US EditionAs grizzly numbers climb, Yellowstone, Grand Teton staff work to keep visitors safe
- On November 7, Judge Dana Christensen determined that the federal agency responsible for predator control failed to comply with environmental laws in its management of grizzly bears in Montana.
- The ruling followed a 2023 lawsuit claiming Wildlife Services operated nontransparently and relied on outdated, insufficient environmental assessments from 1997.
- Wildlife Services moves or kills predators mostly at livestock producers' request and is now preparing a detailed environmental impact statement considering five alternatives and public input.
- In 2019, the agency euthanized one grizzly, relocated another on their own, and handed over 14 bears to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, but they do not monitor what happens to the bears after the transfer.
- Christensen ordered Wildlife Services to complete the environmental impact statement by November 1, 2026, focusing on lethal removals' effects on bear connectivity and population viability.
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Togwotee Pass grizzlies attract vexing highway hazard
Grassy Wyoming roadsides can be enticing to grizzly bears, especially mothers with cubs, and many people can’t resist stopping to marvel at the charismatic critters. “Everybody wants to see a bear. That’s the picture you want to take home from your vacation,” said Wyoming Highway Patrol Sgt. Andy Jackson. Stopping to view wildlife can be done safely, but in the heat of the moment, the trooper has written tickets to motorists for stopping in th…
The Billings Gazette
As grizzly numbers climb, Yellowstone, Grand Teton staff work to keep visitors safe
Last year, Yellowstone recorded a record-high number of bear jams — 499 with grizzly bears and another 760 black bear gridlocks.
USDA program launches study of grizzly bear removal
After losing a recent lawsuit, a federal agency that moves or kills predators, mostly at the request of livestock producers, is initiating an in-depth environmental study of how its actions affect grizzly bears.Two weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services program announced its preparing to write an environmental impact statement to evaluate the effects of and consider some possible changes to its Grizzly Bear Damage Manage…
Seasoned Hiker Remains Calm During Grizzly Encounter @ Glacier National Park
As a lifetime explorer of Glacier National Park, Kelly Handley has experienced many encounters with its resident grizzly bear population and although she is quick to point out she is not an expert, she is willing to share the knowledge she has accumulated over the years to help fellow hikers stay safe in bear country. The following video was filmed inside Glacier as Handley was walking down a trail with 3 other hikers. When the grizzly emerged, …
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