Jan 25, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
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 […]
Jan 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
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 line — has been raised to $15,000, wildlife advocates announced this week.
Dec 23, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Dec 17, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Nov 6, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Oct 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
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 16, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Oct 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Oct 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
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.
Aug 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Jul 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Jul 16, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Jul 11, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 bears are expanding into areas they haven’t been in more than a century.
Jun 27, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 rewards in an Island Park neighborhood
Jun 13, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Jun 6, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 Service, she was the latest of 51 grizzly bears killed by vehicles in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem since 2009.
Jun 6, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly killed, man safe after Condon encounter
A grizzly bear charged a landowner near his residence between Condon and Seeley Lake in northwest Montana.
May 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, south of I-90, and adjacent private lands.
May 21, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly relocated near Yellowstone National Park
The grizzly bear was captured for cattle depredation on private land.
May 15, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 Area, and the Midway Geyser Basin parking lot.
May 14, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 the depredation. The status of the third yearling remains unknown.
May 13, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 pasture.
May 13, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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
May 12, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
May 7, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Famous grizzly struck by a car in Grand Teton National Park
GB1058 was one of four offspring that emerged with GB399 in May 2020.
May 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
Apr 14, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Apr 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Grizzly Bear “Attacks” Car
When Objects Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear…Especially Bears!
Feb 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
Feb 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.
Jan 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 populations to state management
Dec 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Grizzly Bear Tracks Spark Late-Season Buzz
Grizzly alert! Tracks and a furry visitor hit the trails a couple of days ago.
Dec 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bears translocated to Yellowstone ecosystem exploring new territory, map shows
Yellowstone bears are on the move! See how relocated grizzlies are shaking up the ecosystem with their surprising new wanderings.
Nov 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
Grizzly bear chases hiker at Glacier National Park
Well, this isn’t good…. Here’s some safety information for what you should do if you encounter a bear. Check out […]
Jul 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Grizzly bear eats cow elk alive
Nature is brutal and we can only hope that if reincarnation is a thing, we don’t come back in another […]
Jun 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
When to stop and when not to stop
Grizzly bear attacks on humans riding motorcycles, while rare, can be extremely dangerous. These incidents usually occur when riders inadvertently […]
Jun 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Wildlife Everywhere
You don’t always have to be looking for wildlife while you’re out and about, but sometimes, it literally walks right […]
May 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Can of Bear Spray Saves Man’s Life During Grizzly Attack
Have you ever heard of bear spray saving somebody’s life during a grizzly bear attack but not from the actual […]
May 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Noises of Nature
If you hear this noise while you’re out and about, we urge you try your best to not approach the […]
May 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Antler-hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter near Wolf Creek
GREAT FALLS – A man searching for antlers shot and killed a grizzly bear on April 25 during an encounter on […]
Feb 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
Grizzly bears in Florida?
People move to places like Florida because there aren’t grizzly bears there–oh, but there are. Take a look at this: […]
Jan 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Some people just don’t learn
These are the kind of people that actually need warning labels on shampoo bottles.
Dec 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bear and moose crash wedding
Remember when a bear and a moose crashed a couple’s wedding? This is definitely something for everybody to remember–I bet […]
Dec 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Shipping More Grizzly Bears to Yellowstone?
With grizzly bears being a very controversial topic in Montana and surrounding areas, why is Montana shipping more grizzly bears […]
Oct 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Hikers followed by two grizzly bears
It’s a fact–we live in grizzly bear country in this whole region up through Canada and into Wyoming. So, what […]
Oct 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Grizzly bear viciously attacks black bear
Here is some crazy footage taken in British Columbia. We know this kind of stuff happens in nature every single […]
Sep 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Grizzly bears at night near Bigfork – September 2023
Be careful out there regardless of what you’re doing. For people who don’t believe the grizzly population is recovered. This […]