
Camp Smart in Bear Country: Safety Tips

Grizzly Bear attack 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

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

Guide to preventing bear "break-ins"

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!

Bear Safety Myths

Grizzly bear confirmed in Pryor Mountains

Cowboys & Bears

5 outdoor essentials for your next adventure

Hiking in Bear Country - Tips to stay safe

Mountain Biking in Bear Country

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!

FWP REMINDER: Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors

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

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.

Feds to explore delisting of Greater Yellowstone and NCDE grizzlies

Three grizzly bears test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza

Wildlife Watch: grizzly bear management

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.

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.

Hiking in Bear Country

Hunters must expect to see bears
