BOZEMAN, Montana – As part of ongoing monitoring efforts to document recovery of grizzly bears in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to begin within Yellowstone National Park.

Agency biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) have begun the field captures, which will continue through Oct. 15, according to Yellowstone National Park officials.

“Capture operations can include a variety of activities, but all areas where work is being conducted will have major access points marked with warning signs,” states a report from park officials. “It is critical that all members of the public heed these signs.”

Officials stated in a prepared media re

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