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Grizzlies hurt or killed by wolf traps would violate the federal ESA, according to federal court testimony.

Grizzlies hurt or killed by wolf traps would violate the federal ESA, according to federal court testimony.

Grizzlies hurt or killed by wolf traps would violate the federal ESA, according to federal court testimony.

Grizzlies hurt or killed by wolf traps would violate the federal ESA, according to federal court testimony.

Montanans recently weighed in on whether Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks should allow livestock producers to shoot grizzly bears that threaten livestock on public-land leases, and some complained that few people were aware of the meeting where they could provide comment.

Traps set for wolves — and other species like coyote and marten — can unintentionally trap grizzlies instead. Under the Endangered Species Act, injuring or killing a grizzly bear, even unintentionally, is prohibited.

Traps set for wolves — and other species like coyote and marten — can unintentionally trap grizzlies instead. Under the Endangered Species Act, injuring or killing a grizzly bear, even unintentionally, is prohibited.

Traps set for wolves — and other species like coyote and marten — can unintentionally trap grizzlies instead. Under the Endangered Species Act, injuring or killing a grizzly bear, even unintentionally, is prohibited.

Traps set for wolves — and other species like coyote and marten — can unintentionally trap grizzlies instead. Under the Endangered Species Act, injuring or killing a grizzly bear, even unintentionally, is prohibited.

Two environmental groups are suing the state of Montana for approving additional wolf trapping that could harm or kill grizzly bears.