Jul 25, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Jogger attacked by bear at Henrys Lake State Park
Henrys Lake is not far from the Idaho-Montana state line.
Jul 22, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear relocated to near Yellowstone National Park to reduce conflict potential
The grizzly bear was captured for cattle depredation on public land.
Jul 20, 2026 · Angela Montana
Federal Rules on Grizzly Bears: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed updates to the Endangered Species Act concerning grizzly bears in the lower-48 states. The new Section 4(d) rule introduces a two-tiered management system, allowing for more flexible interaction with grizzlies, while ensuring both animal protection and human safety. Public comments will be accepted until August 17, 2026.
Jul 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON PRIVATE LANDS IN MONTANA.
BOZEMAN – As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in […]
Jul 14, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte, Secretary Burgum Announce Grizzly Bear Management Returns to the States
Joined by Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Idaho Governor Brad Little, and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is publishing a proposed rule change that will give states more flexibility to manage grizzly bears in areas where the species has met or exceeded federal recovery benchmarks while preserving protections under the Endangered Species Act.
Jul 14, 2026 · Angela Montana
Drone Misuse in Yellowstone National Park Angers Onlookers
An amateur drone operator upset Yellowstone National Park visitors and rangers by flying a drone low over a grizzly bear and her cubs. This act, illegal in the park to protect wildlife, sparked outrage among onlookers. A ranger quickly intervened, highlighting the seriousness of the rules and potential consequences.
Jul 1, 2026 · Angela Montana
When Your New Neighbors Are a Family of Seven Grizzly Bears
Welcome to Montana, where “sharing the neighborhood” takes on a whole new meaning. A local family near Pendroy recently checked […]
Jun 28, 2026 · Angela Montana
A Hiker’s Close Call With a Grizzly Bear
A viral video highlights a close call between an unprepared hiker and a Grizzly bear in Alberta, serving as a stark reminder of bear safety in wildlife areas. It underscores how easily a seemingly casual hike can escalate into a dangerous encounter without proper precautions in bear country.
Jun 16, 2026 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 14, 2026 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 12, 2026 · Angela Montana
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 should follow bear awareness guidelines, such as securing food, using bear spray, traveling in groups, and avoiding low-visibility times.
Jun 9, 2026 · Angela Montana
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, stay alert, avoid food sources, and carry bear spray. If an encounter occurs, identify yourself, stay calm, and avoid sudden movements.
Jun 2, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
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 Park.
May 19, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
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 distance away while they were hunting black bears near the Cave Falls Road on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest outside of Ashton.
May 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
New 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.
May 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
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 with those sustained by a bear encounter.
May 5, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Hikers 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.
Apr 26, 2026 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 25, 2026 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 23, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
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 bears are in the area, culvert traps or foot snares are used to capture bears.
Apr 9, 2026 · Angela Montana
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 fool."
Apr 2, 2026 · Angela Montana
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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Mar 29, 2026 · Angela Montana
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 are emphasized.
Mar 19, 2026 · Angela Montana
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.
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