Grizzly bear trapping for research to begin in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park and Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) biologists will be conducting scientific grizzly bear and black bear research operations in Yellowstone National Park from August 22 through October 31.

Team members will bait and trap bears at several remote sites within Yellowstone National Park as part of ongoing efforts required under the 2016 Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Conservation Strategy to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Once trapped, the bears are anesthetized to allow wildlife biologists to radio-collar and collect scientific samples for study.

All trapping and handling are done in accordance with strict protocols developed by the IGBST.

None of the trap sites in the park will be located near any established hiking trails or backcountry campsites, and all trap sites will have posted warnings for the perimeter closure.

Potential access points will also be posted with warning signs for the closure area. Backcountry users who come upon any of these posted areas need to heed the warnings and stay out of the area.

For more information regarding grizzly bear research efforts call (406) 994-6675.