Two grizzly cubs relocated

CODY (WNE) – Two grizzly bear cubs were recently relocated after being captured on private land in Park County by Wyoming Game and Fish.

After consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, G&F moved the cubs, one female and one male, on September 21. They were taken to the Clarks Fork River drainage about 26 miles northwest of Cody.

The bears were captured on private land for frequenting a residence after multiple hazing attempts failed to change their behavior. In cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Shoshone National Forest, the grizzlies were taken to the Clarks Fork area. 

No information was available about the cubs’ age or original location.

Grizzly bears are relocated in accordance with state and federal law and regulation, and G&F is required to update the public whenever a grizzly bear is relocated.

Grizzly bear relocation is a management tool large carnivore biologists use to minimize conflicts between humans and grizzly bears. Bears that are considered a threat to human safety are not relocated. In some cases, a bear may be removed from the population if it cannot be relocated successfully.

Capture is necessary when other deterrents or preventative options are exhausted or unattainable. Once the animal is captured, all circumstances are taken into account when determining if the individual should be relocated. If relocation is warranted, a site is determined by considering the age, sex, and type of conflict the bear was involved in as well as potential human activity nearby.

Grizzly bears are only relocated into the recovery zone or adjacent areas. With any relocation, G&F consults with appropriate agencies to minimize the chance of future conflicts and maximize the relocated grizzly bear’s survival.

This story was published on Sept. 29, 2025.