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Do Bear Bells Really Work for Hikers?
Hikers should use caution with bear bells; they merely alert bears without deterring them. Effective safety methods include using human…
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Why Your Bird Feeder Will Draw Grizzlies This Spring
Learn why bird feeders and salt licks attract hungry grizzly bears to your Montana property each spring and how to…
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Bear safety workshop happening in Bozeman on April 20
Montana FWP hosts a free bear safety workshop in Bozeman on April 20, featuring bear spray practice, grizzly and black…
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What a Lost GoPro at West Yellowstone’s Bear Center Reveals About Grizzly Behavior in Your Hunting Ground
A lost GoPro at a grizzly bear center captured fascinating footage of how bears interact with unfamiliar objects—valuable insight for…
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Montana Bears Emerging in February 2026: What Shed Hunters and Spring Outdoorsmen Must Know
Montana’s mild 2026 winter has bears out weeks early. Here’s what shed hunters, turkey scouts, and backcountry anglers need to…
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More Grizzlies Are Waking Up: What Spring Backcountry Hunters Must Do Now
A Yellowstone grizzly is already out in mid-March. Montana backcountry hunters and anglers need bear safety dialed in before spring…
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First 2026 Yellowstone Grizzly Is Out: Montana Spring Backcountry Warning
A grizzly was spotted in Yellowstone March 10 feeding on bison. Montana backcountry users need to know what this means…
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Grizzlies Are Out Early and Hungry: What It Means for Your Spring Backcountry Safety
Grizzlies are emerging early and hungry. Learn what this means for your spring fishing, shed hunting, and backcountry scouting safety…
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Montana Grizzlies Are Waking Up Early—What That January Yellowstone Sighting Means for Spring Turkey, Fishing, and Shed Hunts
Grizzlies emerging weeks—or even months—ahead of the old spring timeline is becoming more common across Montana and Yellowstone. Here’s why…
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First Grizzly Spotted in Yellowstone Signals Montana’s Riskiest Backcountry Window—What Hunters Need to Know Now
A Yellowstone grizzly’s first spring appearance is more than a headline—it’s a warning shot for Montana hunters and backcountry users.…
