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.

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.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience for both humans and bears, let's explore some essential bear safety tips.

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

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

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!

 

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

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.

It is always important to have your essential items, but we suggest these 5 Outdoor items you NEED to elevate your adventure experience!

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. 

A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis.

Big Sky Resort's mountain biking trails opened today. Here are some safety tips to ride and be bear aware!

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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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.  

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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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.  

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.

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.

NPS provides tips on how to stay safe when recreating in Yellowstone's bear country.

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.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks report increasing grizzly bear numbers in the valley, an area without an established grizzly population

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