grizzlies

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service memo, signed by Director Brian Nesvik, is the latest of the Trump administration’s steps to remove regulations outlined by the Endangered Species Act.

Following 50 years of federal protections, the new proposal would concentrate more management control into the hands of state agencies.

Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington could take over management, but hunting will not immediately be on the table.

Topic of the Week - Bear Attacks

Park staff believe a female grizzly bear with 2 or 3 cubs were involved in the encounter that left 2 male hikers injured. An investigation is ongoing.

One or more bears attacked a pair of hikers near the Old Faithful geyser.

The grizzly was previously relocated from Montana to Wyoming to improve genetic connectivity. Now, she has reproduced.

The bruin sighting lags about two weeks behind last year, but still in a healthy time frame.

Yellowstone National Park officials are reminding park visitors to carry bear spray and learn about bear safety.

Advocates worry this delay could signal a future attempt from the Trump administration to take grizzlies off the endangered species list.