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How a Grizzly Bear Certified Its Own Bear Spray
If you’ve ever doubted the sheer potency of a can of pepper spray, you should ask the female grizzly that roamed the Grand Teton National Park back in 2024. She…
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Yellowstone’s Brave Sandhill Crane Takes on Grizzly Bear
Nature constantly reminds us that attitude can completely override a size disadvantage, as proven by a remarkable viral video captured in Yellowstone National Park. During a tense standoff, a sandhill…
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Possible grizzly bear detected near Rotary Pond in Beaver Creek County Park south of Havre
Trail cam footage near Rotary Pond captured a possible grizzly bear sighting. While there have been no conflicts, outdoor enthusiasts in the area should stay vigilant. To ensure safety, they…
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Stay Safe While Fishing: Bear Awareness Tips
When fishing in Montana, remain vigilant of bears, which can easily traverse water. Understanding local wildlife is essential, as rivers and lakes act as travel corridors. To avoid bear confrontations,…
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Hiker Injured by Grizzly Bear at Glacier National Park
A 32-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear on Thursday, May 28, at approximately 12:45 p.m. on the Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National…
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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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Surviving Grizzly Bears: What Seemingly Worked for Soldiers
Two soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division recently learned the hard way that Alaska’s alarm clocks have fur and very large teeth. While trekking through the brush for some land…
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Don’t Follow the Buffet: Yellowstone’s Bear Trapping Season is Live
If you’re planning on trekking through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this season, you might notice some new decor in the woods, according to a recent National Park Service press release.…
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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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Bacon, Bullets, and Badassery: The Night Marguerite McDonald Schooled a Grizzly
In 1964, Marguerite McDonald defended her remote Montana ranch by solo-shooting an 850-pound grizzly. When her husband later tripped over the carcass and panicked, she famously called him a “goddamn…
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Grizzly Bear Footage from Glacier National Park
A viral video of a massive grizzly bear at Glacier National Park emphasizes the importance of bear safety, reminding visitors to secure food and respect wildlife.
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A Close Encounter with a Grizzly [VIDEO]
A seasoned hiker’s familiar trek nearly turned deadly due to a surprise encounter with grizzlies. Quick thinking and a timely pause to film saved him from disaster. Bear safety tips…
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Grizzly Bears: Nature’s Muscular Monuments to Power
Meet the Grizzly: Montana’s ultimate heavyweight. With 1,200 PSI bite force and armor-thick skin, these biological bulldozers redefine power. Discover why the “hump” is pure muscle and how they dominate.
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New AI Tool Seeks to Help Wildlife Managers Identify Problem Bears and Reduce Human Conflict
AI “Facial Recognition” for Bears Could Help Wildlife Managers Identify Problem Animals Faster By MontanaOutdoor.com Staff Wildlife researchers are testing a new use for artificial intelligence that could change how…
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Reward Raised to $15,000 in Illegal Grizzly Bear Killing Near Montana State Line
The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the illegal killing of a federally protected grizzly bear in northern Idaho — just miles from the Montana state…
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FWP confirms grizzly bear sighting in Bangtail Range
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the Bangtail Range east of Bozeman this month.
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Man fined $10,000 for killing grizzly bear in Sanders County
On October 7, 2025, a court sentenced hunter Cory Lawrence to pay a $10,000 fine to the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
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Hunters ok after encounter with three grizzly bears east of Seeley Lake
The hunters had harvested a mule deer buck earlier in the morning and were hiking to retrieve the deer when they encountered the bears.
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Elk hunter dies after grizzly bear attack in British Columbia
An elk hunter who was seriously injured in a grizzly bear attack earlier this month near Fort Steele, British Columbia, has died.
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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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Shots fired in Boundary County bear encounter
A Boundary County resident reported he was charged by a Grizzly Bear and fired four rounds in self defense.
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Archery hunters OK after grizzly bear encounters in Taylor Fork
Fortunately, three archery hunters are uninjured after two recent encounters with grizzly bears in the Taylor Fork south of Big Sky.
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Reminder: Elk Calls Can Also Lure Predators
An elk hunter is recovering after his calls drew a grizzly sow and cubs into a surprise encounter.
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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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Biologists to begin 2025 grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park
Agency biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will begin the field captures Sept. 1 and continue through Oct. 15.
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Grizzly Bear relocated near Yellowstone National Park
The grizzly bear was captured in association with conflict management efforts for cattle depredation on the national forest.
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Landowner safe, grizzly bear killed in encounter near Kalispell
A grizzly bear charged a man near his residence along Foothill Road east of Kalispell on the night of July 10.
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FWP releases Grizzly Bear Conflict Dashboard
In Montana, grizzly bear populations have expanded in both number and in distribution along both sides of the Continental Divide and in the Greater Yellowstone area. In many instances, grizzly…
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Food-conditioned, habituated grizzly bear euthanized in Island Park
On June 26, Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized an adult male grizzly after it had become food-conditioned from consistently receiving food…
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Grizzly killed by landowner in Bear Paw Mountains
The man heard a disturbance with his dogs and when he opened the door to his porch, he encountered the bear and shot it.
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Can Better Signs Save Bears? UM Studies Signage in Grand Teton National Park
The famous Grizzly 399, also known as the “Queen of the Tetons,” was killed last fall in a vehicle collision outside Grand Teton National Park. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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Grizzly killed, man safe after Condon encounter
A grizzly bear charged a landowner near his residence between Condon and Seeley Lake in northwest Montana.
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BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST AND CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST
capture operations are once again about to begin within the Gravelly and Madison ranges of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and adjacent private lands and the northwestern, northeastern, and southwestern portions…
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Grizzly relocated near Yellowstone National Park
The grizzly bear was captured for cattle depredation on private land.
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Food-Conditioned Grizzly Bear Trapped and Killed in Yellowstone National Park
Between April 3 and May 13, the 400-pound grizzly bear overturned several large, bear-resistant dumpsters and gained access to human food and trash near Old Faithful, the Nez Perce Picnic…
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Two yearling grizzly bears found dead
Based on observed behavior and evidence, it is likely that a male grizzly bear in the area led to the separation of the yearlings from GB1063 and was responsible for…
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Game and Fish captures and relocates grizzly bear
The grizzly bear was captured in association with conflict management efforts for cattle depredation, this bear was not the bear responsible for depredation and was released away from the calving…
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Grizzly bear mistakenly shot and killed by a hunter in Bonner County in North Idaho
A young female grizzly bear was recently mistaken for a black bear by a hunter in the Panhandle Region
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F&G begins annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, biologists from Idaho Fish and Game will begin annual research trapping grizzly bears.
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Famous grizzly struck by a car in Grand Teton National Park
GB1058 was one of four offspring that emerged with GB399 in May 2020.
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Grizzly Bear and Black Bear
When grizzlies and black bears meet, it can sometimes be less of a friendly forest reunion and more a heavyweight smackdown…
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Grizzly bear killed in encounter near Dupuyer
The man was searching for antlers on a brushy hillside when he first saw a bear. As he was leaving the area, the bear charged him at close range.
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Yellowstone Grizzly Bear “Attacks” Car
When Objects Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear…Especially Bears!
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The Art of Not Becoming Lunch for a Grizzly Bear
There’s a fine line between a bear encounter and a bear attack—this hunter played it just right…
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Zinke presses Trump Administration to revoke Biden order, return grizzly management to state agencies
The letter ultimately calls on the current administration to return management of recovered grizzly populations to state wildlife agencies.
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Daines Secures Commitment from Doug Burgum to Fight For MT Way of Life, Work to Delist Grizzlies
U.S. Senator Steve Daines last week secured a commitment from Trump’s Secretary of the Interior nominee Doug Burgum to bring common sense back to the Department of the Interior and fight for Montana issues like returning recovered grizzly bear…
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