http://www.heraldnet.com/article/200...WS02/712050073 from the Everette WA Hearld Net. Wildlife officials say the population is growing but disagree over lifting protections.
"An estimated 600 grizzlies in and around Yellowstone this spring became the first of their species in the lower 48 states to lose their threatened species status.
Even there, a hunt is at least a year away and would likely be capped at just a few animals, said Chris Smith, chief of staff for the state wildlife department."