EBS STAFF
Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team and Yellowstone National Park will be conducting field captures of black and grizzly bears between May 1 and continue through Oct. 31. These captures are a part of an ongoing research and management project to monitor their population as required under the Endangered Species Act.
Although none of the capture sites will take place near popular hiking or camping areas in the park, visitors are asked to heed signage should they come upon a trap site, as all trap sites will have posted warnings for the closure perimeter.
Monitoring of grizzly bear distribution and other activities are vital to ongoing recovery of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, explained an April 24 press release from Yellowstone Public Affairs. Once captured, bears are handled in accordance with strict safety and animal care protocols developed by the IGBST. Those interested in learning more about this project can call the IGBST hotline at 406-994-6675 or visit their website.
