Bear jailed for momma bear's sins

The yearling grizzly bear could barely bear his captivity.

The young bear and his brother and sister were trapped by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and the guys were trying to trap their mum last week and Monday. Mom was on the lam for killing cattle.Although the bear looks bummed in the picture, he was a bit intimidating, especially when he growled and lunged at the steel mesh window.

Yikes!

Still, my heart went out to the bear. Leaning towards tree-hugging, I want the best for my four-legged friends.

Anyway, the Game and Fish released the bears south of Cooke City Saturday and invited a couple of Powell Tribune types to tag along.

My colleague, Carla Wensky, who is mighty handy with a shutter, snapped this picture. I shot a few pics too, but they pale in comparison to Carla’s.

I did write a dandy story, albeit long. Check it out in tomorrow's (Tuesday’s) print edition.

It was scary, but moving, witnessing the bears take to the hills. It was a beautiful moment I will cherish forever.