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Man sentenced to prison for extensive unlawful guiding and wildlife violations in Teton County
Was the sentence sufficient?
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Black bear entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park campground east of Missoula Tuesday morning; no injuries resulted
A black bear entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park campground on Tuesday morning. Campers were in the tent, but fortunately nobody was injured.
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Hunter shoots charging grizzly bear in defense of life near Cave Falls Road
On the evening of May 16, a hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in defense of life after it charged him and his young son from a short…
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Bear, Bear Attacks, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone RiverNew details released: Yellowstone continues area closures near Old Faithful following May 4 bear incident
New details about the bears and victims involved in a bear attack earlier this week in Yellowstone. The investigation continues.
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Missing hiker’s body located in Glacier National Park; believed to have been killed by bear
The victim was located about 2.5 miles up the Mt. Brown Trail approximately 50 feet off the trail in a densely wooded area with downed timber. His injuries are consistent…
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Bear Attacks, Bear, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone RiverHikers injured by bear in Yellowstone National Park
On the afternoon of May 4, two hikers sustained injuries by one or more bears on the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
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Biologists set to begin 2026 grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park
To attract bears, biologists use natural food sources such as recently road-killed deer and elk. Potential capture sites are baited with these natural foods and if indications are that grizzly…
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California Doubles Down: Why Hunters Are Getting a Second Shot at Black Bears
California has approved a new amendment allowing bear hunters to obtain two black bear tags annually, responding to a growing bear population and missed harvest quotas, enhancing wildlife management efforts.
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Bear’s Dinner Party: Why Your Favorite Bozeman Trails are Temporarily Off-Limits
Due to a wildlife attractant’s presence, the Bozeman Ranger District has closed popular hiking trails around Big Sky from March 18 to April 15, 2026, ensuring public safety and preventing…
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Grizzlies Active Near Flathead River: What Anglers and Hikers Must Know This Spring
Montana’s spring bear activity is surging with grizzly and black bear sightings increasing. Learn essential safety tips for outdoor recreation encounters.
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Yellowstone’s First Grizzly Bear Sighting of 2026: Biologists Spot Bear on Bison Carcass in Northern Backcountry
Yellowstone biologists reported the park’s first grizzly bear sighting of 2026 on March 9, after observing a bear scavenging a bull bison carcass in the northern backcountry. Here’s how this…
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Bear Food Storage Rules Return March 1 on Custer Gallatin NF Ranger Districts (In Effect Through Dec. 1, 2026)
Starting March 1, the Custer Gallatin National Forest’s food and attractant storage order returns for the Bozeman, Hebgen Lake, Gardiner, Yellowstone and Beartooth ranger districts. Here’s what visitors must do…
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Made by a Griz for Grizzlies: How a UM Alum Invented Bear Spray
Are you taking bear spray with you on your hunt tomorrow? If so, thank a Griz.
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Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
The hunter called the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office as soon as he was able to report the incident.
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Grizzly bears relocated to reduce conflict potential
The grizzly bears were relocated to the Grassy Lake drainage, approximately one-half mile from the southern boundary of Yellowstone National Park.
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Bear injures Idaho hiker
A hiker was injured in a bear attack near Squirrel Creek in Fremont County on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30.
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1 airlifted after bear attack in Yellowstone National Park
On the afternoon of Sept. 16, a male, age 29, sustained injuries from a bear while hiking on the Turbid Lake Trail, located northeast of Mary Bay in Yellowstone Lake.
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Bear raids ice cream shop
In the early morning hours of last Sunday, August 17th, Deputies were dispatched to a call for service at the Ice Cream Shop at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe.…
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Habituated and food-conditioned black bear killed in Yellowstone National Park
It all started on June 7, when the bear crushed an unoccupied tent at the campsite.
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Mountain biker safely repels bear encounter near Troy
A mountain biker safely managed a close encounter with a bear while riding on the Starry Goat Trail on national forestland near Troy last week.
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Bear euthanized after approaching hikers near Montana-Canada border
A bear has been euthanized after exhibiting agressive behavior toward people in an area near the Montana-Canada border.
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A Reflection of Pure Comedy with Bear vs. Bear
This poor bear seems to think it is having an identity crisis….
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Food Storage Requirements Reinstated March 1, 2024
Effective March 1, 2024, food storage regulations will be reinstated annually from March 1- December 1, 2024, across five ranger districts within the Custer Gallatin National Forest: Bozeman, Hebgen Lake,…
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Family returns from evacuation to find 500+ pound black bear under home
The bear had taken shelter in a crawlspace.
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Bears Aren’t Your Buddies
Some people trust bears like they’re oversized golden retrievers–please do not do that.
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Being Bear Aware Includes Locking Your Vehicle in Bear Country
When critters are around that can open your door….remember to lock it!
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Animal Barrels Into Snowboarder
In bear country, you’re never really alone—just ask this unlucky snowboarder…
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The bear and the balloon
“Why were you late for work? Well, there was this bear, and he had a red balloon…” Happy Wednesday–you made it half way through the week!
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When bears get fancy
When you live in bear country, you know you should make sure your food is not left out and that your garbage is secure, however….you might not give much thought…
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Trail Cam Shows Interesting Footage
When you have a trail cam up, you just never know what you will see when you check the pictures! This bear is missing some limbs. This is a great…
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Brett French Reports: Bears in the crosshairs
A noted grizzly bear biologist said Yellowstone-area bears can handle a “well-managed, conservate” hunt. Frank van Manen, leader of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study team, made the comment during a…
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Claws, Jaws, and Bullet Wounds: Surviving Alaska’s Wild Side
Tyler Johnson and his dad had a close encounter with a brown bear that they won’t soon forget. While hiking off the beaten path on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska,…
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The Bears Are Back in Town
Meanwhile, in the Cooke City area…. (Video via Joyce Haxton of Grayling, MI while staying at the Alpine Hotel | posted on Cooke City/Silver Gate Message Board)
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When there is a lack of survival instincts…
Survival instincts are something that some people have and some people do not–particularly little ones! Here’s some footage that proves that. fta
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What not to do when you see a bear
Just a reminder on this beautiful Friday what you should not ever do when you see a bear….
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The Bear and the Fence…
Have you ever seen a bear try to get away one way but made it easier another way during the process of escaping? lol. As always, we want to remind…
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Trailcam Footage of Bear Passing Time and….
Farts are just funny. Everybody does it, and so do animals. You know things are getting crazy in the world when a post of a a bear farting is a…
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Bear Scare
Imagine you’re at home near your pool enjoying the summer sun. You slowly doze off…and then, you wake up to this.. Luckily, it was just as surprised as the guy…
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Beary Surprising to See in a Laundromat
Are the Berenstain Bears real, and did their washer and dryer at home break? Or is one of them away at college and just needed laundry done? Apparently, something looked…
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Bear Finds Lost GoPro and…
There was some funny footage involving a bear and a GoPro discovered and posted a couple of years ago. “This GoPro had been sitting in the snow for a long…
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An up-close bear selfie
Sometimes, the opportune moment to take a selfie with a bear that is practically on you is not actually the most opportune time you thought it was….and sometimes it is….…
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Bear country camping experience
Camping alone can be an exhilarating adventure, with the solitude of nature offering moments of introspection and tranquility. However, it’s also a reminder of the raw power of the wilderness.…
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Woman attacked by bear in her yard lives to talk about it
Bear attacks are seemingly becoming more common in the news, and that is also true back east. A Pennsylvania woman was attacked by a bear in her yard recently, and…
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