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Writers on the Range: Grizzly 399 was a bear for the ages

Writers on the Range: Grizzly 399 was a bear for the ages

By Wendy Keefover and Kristin Combs WRITERS ON THE RANGE                               Kristin ...
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Bear Necessities: Staying bear-safe with bear boxes, bear bags and bear fences

Bear Necessities: Staying bear-safe with bear boxes, bear bags and bear fences

By Taylor Owens CONTENT MARKETING LEAD If you have a story about a bear encounter or interaction...
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Hungry bears seek food in Big Sky’s garbage

Hungry bears seek food in Big Sky’s garbage

By Explore Big Sky Hungry bears emerging from hibernation around Big Sky are finding food in a le...
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FWP euthanizes three bears in Missoula’s Rattlesnake neighborhood

FWP euthanizes three bears in Missoula’s Rattlesnake neighborhood

By Explore Big Sky Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks trapped and euthanized three black bears in ...
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Wildlife photographer Patricia Lavin captured this image of then-26-year-old Grizzly 399 in September 2022. (Patricia Lavin)

Montana to start trucking grizzlies into Yellowstone region to improve delisting prospects

Genetic diversity is coming to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this summer with the arrival of translocated grizzly bears.

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Join the Celebration: 40 Years of Grizzly Bear Recovery and Interagency Collaborative  Achievements

Join the Celebration: 40 Years of Grizzly Bear Recovery and Interagency Collaborative Achievements

The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) is celebrating four decades of collaborative efforts in grizzly bear recovery. The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, from 7-9 p.m.
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At 712 pounds and 41% body fat, Grizzly 566 was in extraordinary condition when Yellowstone National Park biologists handled the male bruin in October 2023. (C. Whitman/U.S. Geological Survey/IGBST)

A lot of bear: Yellowstone grizzly weighs in at near-record 712 pounds

Coming out of a verdant summer, Wyoming bears were in good shape. One grizzly tipped the scales just three pounds shy of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s top mark.
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Why are bears so active in the fall?

Why are bears so active in the fall?

Are you wondering why you might be seeing more bears around Big Sky? It is because it’s that time of the year when they become more active. Bears are preparing to enter their dens and not eat or drink for five to seven months.
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Grizzly 610 likely hit by car

Grizzly 610 likely hit by car

Grizzly 610, one of the famous Grizzly 399's adult female offspring, was likely hit by a car Monday, October 9 in Grand Teton National Park.

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Be Bear Smart: Protecting your Pumpkins on Halloween

Be Bear Smart: Protecting your Pumpkins on Halloween

With Halloween approaching, it's vital to consider our wildlife neighbors, particularly bears. During their fall feeding frenzy, known as hyperphagia, bears can consume an astounding 20,000+ calories daily. Their keen sense of smell makes your pumpkin creations an irresistible target. To keep your jack-o'-lanterns safe and bear-free, consider bringing them inside and dispose of them safely.
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Camp Smart in Bear Country: Safety Tips

Camp Smart in Bear Country: Safety Tips

To ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience for both humans and bears, let's explore some essential bear safety tips.
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Grizzly Bear attack on Yellow Mule Trail

On Sept. 8 Madison County Dispatch received a 911 call from a hunting party where an individual had been attacked by a grizzly bear while tracking a deer on Yellow Mule Trail.
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A grizzly sow and her cub near fishing bridge at Yellowstone National Park. PHOTO BY JIM PEACO / NPS

Grizzly bear euthanized near West Yellowstone following multiple human conflicts, one fatal

A grizzly bear with a history of conflict with people was euthanized on Sept. 2 after breaking into a house near West Yellowstone. 

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jim peaco, nps

Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month

To encourage residents and nonresidents to be vigilant about the presence of bears, Gov. Greg Gianforte proclaimed September as Bear Aware Month, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host several education events and opportunities that will feature fun activities, prizes and giveaways
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Grizzly sow with cubs NPS / ANDREW ENGLEHORN

Grizzly bear killed in self-defense encounter in Whitefish Range

A pair of Whitefish men killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last weekend in the Whitefish Range north of Whitefish. The two men were scouting for hunting season near Smokey Range Trailhead off Canyon Creek Road on the Flathead National Forest on the afternoon of Aug. 26 when they encountered a female grizzly bear with a cub.

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Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park

Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park

As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to begin within Yellowstone National Park. 
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Guide to preventing bear "break-ins"

Guide to preventing bear "break-ins"

In light of the Carbon County couple killing a black bear in self-defense, we wanted to highlight ways to avoid scenarios like these. 
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Fishing in Bear Country

Fishing in Bear Country

Fishing is a super fun and popular way to get outside year round! Usually, fishing is a sport that takes place in bear country. Since the rivers and streams can be hidden at times in a quiet area in the forest, its important to practice bear safety!

 

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Bear Safety Myths

Bear Safety Myths

Though people may think they know the basics about bear safety, here's a few myths you may not know about. 
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Grizzly bear confirmed in Pryor Mountains

Grizzly bear confirmed in Pryor Mountains

Though sightings of potential grizzly bears in the Pryor Mountains have been reported in recent years, this is the first confirmed sighting of a Grizzly bear in the area.
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Loops and Swift Horses are Surer than Lead Charles M. Russell (1864-1926)

Cowboys & Bears

Big Sky PBR weekend is right around the corner... In honor of cheering on the brave cowboys in bear country, were diving into a brief history of Cowboys & Bears! 
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5 outdoor essentials for your next adventure

5 outdoor essentials for your next adventure

It is always important to have your essential items, but we suggest these 5 Outdoor items you NEED to elevate your adventure experience!
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Hiking in Bear Country - Tips to stay safe

Hiking in Bear Country - Tips to stay safe

Summer is here, and it is the best season for exploring all the trails you can! Visiting or not, when you hike anywhere outdoors, it is important to be prepared and know your way around Bear Country. 
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mountain biking Jackson Hole

Mountain Biking in Bear Country

Big Sky Resort's mountain biking trails opened today. Here are some safety tips to ride and be bear aware!
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Bear Safety Workshop - MT Fish, Wildlife & parks

Bear Safety Workshop - MT Fish, Wildlife & parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host a bear safety event June 13th in Bozeman and Missoula to offer training and hands-on practice with bear spray and other safety resources!

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FWP REMINDER: Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors

FWP REMINDER: Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors

MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS Remove or secure food attractants at residences Bears are emerg...
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Biologist spots Yellowstone National Park’s first grizzly bear of 2023

Biologist spots Yellowstone National Park’s first grizzly bear of 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, a Yellowstone National Park wildlife biologist on a radio telemetry flight observed the first grizzly bear of 2023 to emerge from hibernation. The adult bear, estimated at 300-350 pounds, was seen near the remains of a bison carcass in Pelican Valley, in the central-eastern part of the park.  
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Bear season arrives in the West

Bear season arrives in the West

As bears begin to emerge from their winter hibernation, the U.S. Forest Service announced that food storage orders are in effect across the Custer Gallatin and Beaverhead-Deerlodge national forests and in much of the Greater Yellowstone Area starting March 1.

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Feds to explore delisting of Greater Yellowstone and NCDE grizzlies

Feds to explore delisting of Greater Yellowstone and NCDE grizzlies

Gov. Greg Gianforte celebrated U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial finding while environmen...
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Grizzly Bear

Three grizzly bears test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza

Three juvenile grizzly bears were euthanized after testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus this fall, according to Montana FWP.
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Wildlife Watch: grizzly bear management

Wildlife Watch: grizzly bear management

In anticipation of eventual delisting, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has produced a proposal ...
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Grizzly bear conflicts continue in southwestern Montana

Grizzly bear conflicts continue in southwestern Montana

Bear specialists and game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have responded recently to several separate conflicts involving grizzly bears in southwestern Montana.  

No people were injured in these conflicts. However, one grizzly bear was euthanized, and several others were relocated.  

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Bear Smart Resolution adopted; biologists estimate 200 bears in Missoula

Bear Smart Resolution adopted; biologists estimate 200 bears in Missoula

On an unanimous vote, Missoula city and county jointly adopted a Bear Smart resolution, setting the stage to begin implementing Bear Smart policies and regulations.

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bear walking down dirt path

Hiking in Bear Country

NPS provides tips on how to stay safe when recreating in Yellowstone's bear country.
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Hunters must expect to see bears

Hunters must expect to see bears

Some areas with dense concentrations of grizzly bears are very accessible to hunters, especially during the archery season. Keep these precautions in mind when hunting in grizzly country.
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Yellowstone-area grizzly coordinators to meet in Jackson Wednesday and Thursday

Yellowstone-area grizzly coordinators to meet in Jackson Wednesday and Thursday

Author: Billy Arnold  Published by: JHN News & Guide Officials who coordinate grizzly b...
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