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• FWP warns hunters to remain bear aware Play Video

  November 25, 2011 5:54 PM

  Grizzlies are typically in their winter dens by late November, but with strange weather and other factors, people continue to see the predators out searching for food. As late as Thursday, one FWP employee tracked a sow grizzly and her cub in the lower reaches of the swan mountain... more »

• 5 bears, one tree and a lot of traffic in Whitefish Play Video

  October 17, 2011 7:01 PM

  WHITEFISH- Traffic came to a near standstill just south of Whitefish Monday on U.S. Highway 93 after five black black bears, including a mother and her four cubs, managed to tree themselves. Law enforcement authorities probably having more issues dealing with onlookers and people trying to take photographs, then... more »

• Bear Fair educates on living harmoniously with bears

  August 6, 2011 9:58 PM

  CONDON- After Friday's grizzly bear attack in Glacier National Park, we are all well aware, bear season is in full swing and that means people need to be educated on how to best protect their homes and themselves. Montana's Fish, Wildlife and Parks helped put on the annual Bear... more »

• Evaro man enjoys living in bear country

  June 30, 2011 5:15 PM

  EVARO - Ed Baker has had numerous encounters with bears. "They're around, I've had at least three cubs and a great big momma, she was about 700 pounds, and that's enough to give you heartache, especially if you don't know how to dance with a bear," Baker told us.... more »

• FWP still dealing with Ronan bear problems

  June 2, 2011 10:18 PM

  MISSOULA- Homeowners negligent in protecting their animals and garbage are causing major problems for wildlife officials in the west slope of the Missions. Tribal wildlife managers are in the process of trapping two "problem bears" which are now habituated near Ronan. The bears had access to garbage and food... more »

• Spring hunger claws at Mission Valley bears

  May 24, 2011 12:24 AM

  PABLO- It's springtime in grizzly country, which means it's normal for bears' stomachs to growl after five months of hibernation. "What isn't normal is that we're already having conflicts," Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal wildlife management biologist Stacy Courville said. "Part of that is due to the long, cold... more »

• SPECIAL REPORT: State of the Grizzly PART III

  May 16, 2011 8:18 AM

  GREAT FALLS- Construction jobs can face many challenges, but very seldom is a grizzly bear one of them. Back in in January of 2010 crews were hard at work fixing a bridge in Bynum and while freezing temps aren't typical for construction work, this was no typical job either.... more »

• SPECIAL REPORT: State of the Grizzly - PART II

  May 9, 2011 11:19 AM

  CORAM- Living in Northwest Montana means we share our land with one of the continent's largest predators, bears. That means from time to time we will encounter both grizzly and black bears in residential settings, and Spring in Montana is one of the busiest times of the year for... more »

• PREVIEW: The State of the Grizzly Part II

  May 8, 2011 11:25 PM

  MISSOULA- Spring in Montana is one of the busiest times of the year for bears, and consequently bear management folks who are often busy relocating bears to safer areas. Activity typically picks up in the Spring when bears are first emerging from their dens and looking for that first... more »

• Bears out and about in the Flathead

  March 29, 2011 6:57 PM

  KALISPELL- Bears have descended on the Flathead Valley and have already been seen near Whitefish and Evergreen. (The attached picture is of Grizzly Bear paw tracks in the North Fork area.) John Fraley with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says several signs of grizzlies as well as black bears have... more »

• Bears waking up in Glacier National Park

  March 24, 2011 1:24 PM

  WEST GLACIER- It's a sure sign of Spring in Northwest Montana...bear tracks have been showing up in the snows of Glacier National Park, which means the animals are ready to shake off the winter slumber and start eating. "Bear tracks in the snow are a good reminder that Glacier... more »

• Bears starting to stir in Northwest Montana

  March 18, 2011 3:03 PM

  PABLO- It looks like Spring is definitely on the way with tribal wildlife biologists reporting that collared bears are starting to make their rounds with some of the animals emerging from their winter hibernation. Tribal Wildlife Program Manager Dale Becker says that on the Flathead Reservation, with its warmer... more »

• Bears seeking food keep cropping up in Missoula

  October 11, 2010 7:28 PM

  MISSOULA - Some Rattlesnake residents spotted a black bear in their neighborhood Monday afternoon looking for food. The animal's appearance puts a spotlight on the City of Missoula's efforts to urge people to contain their bear attractants. This year's lack of natural food sources is forcing bears to check... more »

• Mission Mountain trail reopens

  September 29, 2010 2:43 PM

  PABLO - Wildlife officials have reopened the entire 3.5 miles of the Mollman Pass Trail in the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness (also known as the Mollman Lake trail). CSKT Tribal Game Wardens confirmed that the dead horses are no longer near the trail. Mollman Lake Trail is located east... more »

• Bears wandering into Flathead neighborhoods

  September 17, 2010 3:31 PM

  KALISPELL - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear managers have been busy this Fall trying to trap a number of black and grizzly bears that are in and around the populated parts of the Flathead Valley. The bear managers have several traps out in various areas of not... more »

• Bears may have to be put down in Bonner

  June 15, 2010 8:56 AM

  BONNER - It's been an early spring with low snow pack and bear management experts say bears have been abundant in Bonner, looking for food. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials are now pleading with area residents to become "bear aware" after around ten different bears started rummaging through... more »

• 5 Northwest MT bears moved

  June 3, 2010 8:55 AM

  KALISPELL - State wildlife officials report that five grizzlies have been captured and moved in the Flathead. An adult female bear and 2 two-year old bears were in a subdivision in Marin City on May 29th eating grass on a lawn. Then on Tuesday, a 4-year old female was... more »

• Grizzly bears caught near Ferndale will be moved

  May 7, 2010 9:00 AM

  KALISPELL - A grizzly bear has been captured by Montana Fish Wildlife and Park's after two bears were seen roaming too close to homes near the Bigfork area. The bears approached a Ferndale resident who fired shots over their heads on Tuesday, however they were not deterred. The... more »

• Grizzly bear population continues to grow

  May 4, 2010 6:28 PM

  BOZEMAN - Though still listed as threatened on the Endangered Species List, the number grizzly bears across the region have been increasing for more than 20 years. Grizzly bears were relisted as threatened under the endangered species act with a September 2009 ruling by Judge Donald Molloy. According... more »

• Be "bear aware" when heading outdoors

  April 16, 2010 1:38 PM

  BILLINGS - Now that the weather is starting to warm up and summer is right around the corner, more people are starting to plan their outdoor summer activities. Whether it's camping, hiking, backpacking, or fishing there's a chance you could encounter a black bear or even a grizzly. ... more »

• Bears awaken in Glacier National Park

  March 9, 2010 11:57 AM

  WEST GLACIER - Bear tracks and a freshly dug hole in the snow indicate that some bears are awake and venturing out looking for food in and around Glacier National Park. Park officials say that there have been three separate sightings of bear tracks throughout the area. Tracks and... more »

• Flathead bears coming out of winter slumber

  March 4, 2010 1:17 PM

  PABLO - In a sure sign of Spring, bears are emerging from their winter slumber on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Tribal Wildlife Program Manager Dale Becker says the public needs to know that the warmer temperatures and new vegetation are being accompanied by an increase in bear activity. ... more »