Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
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.
Mar 10, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
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 year compares to recent first-sighting dates—and what visitors should know about bear safety as bears emerge from hibernation.
Feb 27, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
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 to store unattended food, trash and other attractants—plus where to find approved bear-resistant products. The order runs through Dec. 1, 2026.
Oct 24, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Oct 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Oct 2, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Oct 2, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Bear injures Idaho hiker
A hiker was injured in a bear attack near Squirrel Creek in Fremont County on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30.
Sep 16, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Aug 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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. The deputies could barely believe their eyes as they saw a large bear behind the counter of the shop.
Jul 17, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Jul 14, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Jun 1, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Mar 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Reflection of Pure Comedy with Bear vs. Bear
This poor bear seems to think it is having an identity crisis….
Feb 23, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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, Gardiner, Yellowstone, and Beartooth.
Feb 9, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Family returns from evacuation to find 500+ pound black bear under home
The bear had taken shelter in a crawlspace.
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bears Aren’t Your Buddies
Some people trust bears like they’re oversized golden retrievers–please do not do that.
Jan 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bear vs. Rudolph
When a curious bear turns your Christmas display into its personal hunting ground…
Jan 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Being Bear Aware Includes Locking Your Vehicle in Bear Country
When critters are around that can open your door….remember to lock it!
Dec 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Animal Barrels Into Snowboarder
In bear country, you're never really alone—just ask this unlucky snowboarder…
Dec 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
A Truck, A Bear, A Man and A Boat
When a bear decides to feast while you're trying to boat…
Nov 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
More people around wild animals…
When people just get smarter…..or something….
Nov 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
When bears get fancy
When you live in bear country, you know you should make sure your food is not left out and that […]
Sep 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
The uninvited guest in the garage
When you are confronted by an uninvited guest in your garage….
Sep 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
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! […]
Sep 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 | […]
Aug 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jul 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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….
Jul 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Teen’s Heroic Push Saves Dogs from Bear Encounter
This is something you don’t see everyday!
Jul 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Watch out for the bear!
When bears and humans cross paths, things can happen!
Jun 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bear Scare
Imagine you’re at home near your pool enjoying the summer sun. You slowly doze off…and then, you wake up to […]
Jun 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
A Dose of Dumb for Your Monday
Here is a dose of dumb to start off your week!
May 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
May 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Mar 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bear vs. Dirt Bikers
Sometimes, you’re just darn lucky with wildlife encounters. Have you ever encountered a bear while you were out dirt biking […]
Jan 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bears like to play, too
Bears showcase a keen intellect during play, often engaging in problem-solving activities akin to human puzzles. Whether manipulating objects or […]
Jan 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bear attack on wolf den
Happy New Year! Here’s an interesting video to check out on the first day of 2024. A bear came across […]
Dec 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
That doesn’t look fun…
Imagine you’re just cruising down the road, and you glance out the window and see this…. What do you do?
Dec 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bear chases skier–real or fake?
Many of us have seen the video posted on social media of the bear chasing the snowboarder, which was determined […]
Dec 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Living among bears
Here are some pretty interesting situations that have occurred with bears–and another reminder to not feed them or approach them. […]
Dec 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Reminder: Do not feed bears
This is just a reminder of what not to do when you see a bear…in case you couldn’t remember if […]
Nov 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
When somebody in California was hiking and encountered bears…
When you think you’re alone, but you’re not…..and then you walk toward a sow and her cubs after they follow […]
Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
New State Record 643lb Bear
Wow! What a beast! Check out this state record that huntress Melissa tagged! Nice work! NEW STATE RECORD: Melissa […]