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Grizzly Bear Capture Operations Resume in Yellowstone

9/14/2025

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Grizzly bear capture operations in Yellowstone National Park will resume from September 1 to October 15, led by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) monitors bear recovery in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Biologists attract bears using natural bait, such as road-killed deer and elk.
Captured bears receive health assessments, including age, weight, and DNA sampling.
The grizzly population has risen from about 250 in the 1980s to over 1,000 today, with public safety measures in place.

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Story summary

Grizzly bear capture operations in Yellowstone National Park will resume from September 1 to October 15, led by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) monitors bear recovery in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Biologists attract bears using natural bait, such as road-killed deer and elk.
Captured bears receive health assessments, including age, weight, and DNA sampling.
The grizzly population has risen from about 250 in the 1980s to over 1,000 today, with public safety measures in place.