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The woman denied that food was put out for grizzlies, only moose.

Wildlife officials say the plan was released at the end of September and intended to scale back elk and bison feeding days by 50%.

Comments are due to the refuge by Oct. 30.

Grand Teton officials say feeding bears can cause the animals to become dangerous.

But the threat of litigation by the Earthjustice environmental group has forced the agency to act.

The refuge is north of Jackson.

The average onset of feeding on the National Elk Refuge, where elk get alfalfa instead of hay, is the end of January.

Wyoming Game and Fish commissioner Mike Schmid says he had not seen the letter as of Wednesday.

Bridger-Teton officials declined comment on the lawsuit Monday.

Wyoming provides the supplemental feeding to keep elk from eating hay on private land and to keep the population high for hunting.