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The Divide and Spring Creek trails remain temporarily closed. They will reopen after the trails have been inspected for recent bear activity.

All trapping and handling are done in accordance with strict protocols developed by the group known as the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team.

Two defendants are from Cheyenne.

Being a felon in possession of a firearm is punishable by up to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine up to $275,000.

U.S. Justice Department officials did not immediately respond to a phone message and email for comment.

Firearms are allowed in the park, but any discharge of a firearm by visitors would constitute a violation of park rules.

The attack comes just a day after 50-year-old Todd Orr of Montana was attacked twice by a grizzly bear while on a scouting trip.

Last Thursday, August 4th, the Wyoming Game and Fish was contacted about a grizzly bear that had attacked a calf along the highway north of Cody. On Friday Game and Fish personnel captured the 7 year old, 219 lb sow that was responsible for the attack...