Hungry grizzlies emerge from dens

Just as prey species are getting a little spring relief from winter, a new threat has shown up on the block: Grizzlies are emerging from their dens in the Priest Lake region.

Snowshoers and snowmobilers can get a little creeped out as the investigate the tracks showing up out there.

Bart George, wildlife biologist for the Kalispel tribe, was out doing wildlife surveys Tuesday and Wednesday and found tracks of grizzlies, wolves and mountain lions — sometimes all following the same route, although likely separated by considerable time/ Rich Landers , Outdoors. More here.