grizzly bears

As predators like grizzly bears and gray wolves expand their ranges or are being recovered to more habitats, wildlife managers in the Mountain West are increasingly tasked with preventing conflicts between the animals and people. Some are turning to new strategies and technologies, including drones.

The remote-control bruin lets people practice their bear spray skills. Conflict prevention is a key part of state wildlife management.

It’s the latest development in the ongoing battle over the future of grizzly bear protections in the lower 48.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking feedback about permits when protected species and their habitats are involved.

Three bears were found dead last month in Grand Teton, including one hit by a car, but experts say such losses are typical.

The 11-year-old male was the fourth grizzly to die in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in the last two weeks.

It would still be illegal to harm Mountain West species, such as jumping mice, migratory birds and desert tortoises, but their habitats may no longer be federally protected.

Backcountry explorers should avoid wearing earbuds, carry bear spray and travel in groups of three or more.

Amid consideration of a federal plan to keep grizzly bears on the endangered species list, we take a step back and look at the facts.

The comment period just opened for the proposal to keep grizzlies in the Northern Rockies classified as “threatened” — with some tweaks to how they are managed.