bears

A federal judge blocked grizzly hunts last fall days before they were scheduled to begin.

All areas where trapping is being conducted will have major access points marked with warning signs.

Park officials say drivers should honk and drive away whenever a bear gets too close.

It's sponsored by Rep. Raul Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat.

Yellowstone National Park announced Monday similar plans to bait and trap grizzly bears through July.

Backcountry users who come upon any of the posted areas need to stay out of the area.

Wyoming and Idaho have 60 days to respond to the groups' petitions.

Livingston says the groups are going to create a standard protocol for grizzly-bear training and bear-spray training.

Officials say people can now expect to see grizzly and black bears in the area through the beginning of next winter.

The groups say Wyoming lacks authority to hold a grizzly hunt.