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Bear Necessities: Big Sky Community Library hosts author Kevin Grange
Former paramedic and park ranger shares experiences and research from his new book, ‘Grizzly Con...
Hunter narrowly escapes charging grizzly near Hidden Lakes
By Explore Big Sky/Staff Writer
A hunter was charged by a grizzly bear, and shot the bear, near t...
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...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grizzly kills a couple and their dog in Banff National Park
A couple and their dog were attacked and killed by a suspected grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park on Friday, Sept. 29 according to Parks Canada.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Bear Safety Myths
Though people may think they know the basics about bear safety, here's a few myths you may not know about.
Black Bear Hunter Accused of Killing Protected Grizzly outside Yellowstone National Park
By The Associated Press NBC Montana
Wyoming black bear hunter accused of killing protected grizzly near highway into Yellowstone
Grizzly 399’s ‘final legacy’
By Mike Koshmrl WYOFILE
At 27 years old, world-famous bear is now the oldest known grizzly female to reproduce and raise cubs in a half-century of monitoring the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population.
Congress hears bills to remove federal protections for wolves and grizzlies
Explore Big Sky
By Edward F. O’Brien MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO
A trio of bills to remove federal pro...
FWP REMINDER: Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors
MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS
Remove or secure food attractants at residences
Bears are emerg...
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.
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...
Hey Bear Gives Back +$2000 to Grizzly Habitat
We're excited to announce we recently gifted over $2000 to Vital Ground Foundation, our nonprofi...
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.
Wildlife Watch: grizzly bear management
In anticipation of eventual delisting, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has produced a proposal ...
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.
College wrestler saves teammate from grizzly bear mauling
A college wrestler from a small Wyoming school helped his teammate survive a grizzly mauling over the weekend by trying to wrestle the massive bear off his friend, eventually drawing a more brutal attack to himself.
Two grizzlies euthanized after repeated conflicts
Wildlife officials euthanized two grizzly bears this week that were responsible for at least 10 conflicts in the upper Blackfoot Valley over the past two months.
Hiking in Bear Country
NPS provides tips on how to stay safe when recreating in Yellowstone's bear country.
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.
Several grizzly bears reported in northern Bitterroot Valley in August
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks report increasing grizzly bear numbers in the valley, an area without an established grizzly population
Part II: Grizzly 399’s four cubs will soon reach a life-or-death crossroads
Experts, locals and visitors contemplate the future of some of the West’s most iconic wildlife
Part 1: Grizzly 399’s four cubs will soon reach a life-or-death crossroads
Most Wyoming grizzlies are now killed, not relocated, following the types of human interactions the soon-to-be-separated subadults are conditioned for.
Grizzly bear confirmed in North Moccasin Mountains near Lewistown
Tracks and hair confirm presence
GREAT FALLS –Bear tracks and hair samples collected in the Nort...
Wildlife officials: Expect 'tough' road ahead for 399 and her cubs
By Billy Arnold
Published by Jackson Hole News & Guide
Hilary Cooley is worried abo...
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