The proposal has sparked controversy, with some politicians supporting state management of grizzly populations while environmental groups express concern over potential increased mortality rates.

Yellowstone National Park is home to nearly 1,000 grizzly bears, a threatened species in the U.S. There are clear rules in place for park visitors, which some tourists ignore, as shown by Unofficial ...

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