CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday, May 13 that they will begin grizzly bear trapping operations to monitor Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem populations in northwest Wyoming.

The capture operations will begin the spring and go through early fall.

“Department biologists will conduct grizzly bear trapping operations in both front and backcountry areas,” Game and Fish says. “All areas where trapping is being conducted will have major access points marked with warning signs.”

“All trap sites will be posted with area closure signs in the direct vicinity of trap sites.  It is critical that all members of the public heed these signs.  When captured, animals are collared, released on site, and monitored in accordance with strict guidelines developed jointly by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the…