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Made by a Griz for Grizzlies: How a UM Alum Invented Bear Spray

Oct-24-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Are you taking bear spray with you on your hunt tomorrow? If so, thank a Griz.

Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Oct-20-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The hunter called the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office as soon as he was able to report the incident.

Grizzly bears relocated to reduce conflict potential

Oct-02-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The grizzly bears were relocated to the Grassy Lake drainage, approximately one-half mile from the southern boundary of Yellowstone National Park.

Bear injures Idaho hiker

Oct-02-25 by Moosetrack Megan

A hiker was injured in a bear attack near Squirrel Creek in Fremont County on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30. 

1 airlifted after bear attack in Yellowstone National Park

Sep-16-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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.

Bear raids ice cream shop

Aug-20-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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.

Habituated and food-conditioned black bear killed in Yellowstone National Park

Jul-17-25 by Moosetrack Megan

It all started on June 7, when the bear crushed an unoccupied tent at the campsite.

Mountain biker safely repels bear encounter near Troy

Jul-14-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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. 

Bear euthanized after approaching hikers near Montana-Canada border

Jun-01-25 by Moosetrack Megan

A bear has been euthanized after exhibiting agressive behavior toward people in an area near the Montana-Canada border.

A Reflection of Pure Comedy with Bear vs. Bear

Mar-03-25 by Angela Montana

This poor bear seems to think it is having an identity crisis….

Food Storage Requirements Reinstated March 1, 2024

Feb-23-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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.

Habituated and food-conditioned black bear killed in Yellowstone National Park

Jul-17-25 by Moosetrack Megan

It all started on June 7, when the bear crushed an unoccupied tent at the campsite.

Mountain biker safely repels bear encounter near Troy

Jul-14-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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. 

Bear euthanized after approaching hikers near Montana-Canada border

Jun-01-25 by Moosetrack Megan

A bear has been euthanized after exhibiting agressive behavior toward people in an area near the Montana-Canada border.

A Reflection of Pure Comedy with Bear vs. Bear

Mar-03-25 by Angela Montana

This poor bear seems to think it is having an identity crisis….

Food Storage Requirements Reinstated March 1, 2024

Feb-23-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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.

Bears Aren’t Your Buddies

Feb-06-25 by Angela Montana

Some people trust bears like they’re oversized golden retrievers–please do not do that.

Bear vs. Rudolph

Jan-26-25 by Angela Montana

When a curious bear turns your Christmas display into its personal hunting ground…

Being Bear Aware Includes Locking Your Vehicle in Bear Country

Jan-21-25 by Angela Montana

When critters are around that can open your door….remember to lock it!

Animal Barrels Into Snowboarder

Dec-30-24 by Angela Montana

In bear country, you’re never really alone—just ask this unlucky snowboarder…

A Truck, A Bear, A Man and A Boat

Dec-27-24 by Angela Montana

When a bear decides to feast while you’re trying to boat…

More people around wild animals…

Nov-22-24 by Angela Montana

When people just get smarter…..or something….