Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
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 seasons open.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
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 right now.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
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. Over the next six to eight weeks, hungry bears will key in on carcasses and defensive sows with cubs will follow. Here’s what to watch for, where risk spikes, and how to move smarter in grizzly country this spring.
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 […]