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Hunter is attacked by grizzly bear in Montana

October 14, 2022 by admin

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A reminder that bears are on the top of the food chain in the mountain west as a 51-year-old hunter from Washington state was attacked by a grizzly bear on Tuesday afternoon up in Teton County Montana.
The hunter and his wife encountered the bear around 1 p.m. while hunting for upland birds in a creek bottom east of Choteau. The bear charged out of thick brush at close range. The hunter fired at the bear with a shotgun and handgun, wounding the bear and stopping the attack. The hunters and their dogs left the area and notified authorities of the attack.
Montana bear specialists, game wardens, and law enforcement deputies returned to the site and located and euthanized the bear later that afternoon after consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The 677-pound adult male bear had no previous history of human conflict and had never been handled by bear managers. Evidence at the site suggested the attack was the result of a surprise encounter.
To guard against surprise encounters and remain vigilant and safe in bear country, which includes most of the western half of Montana:
Carry bear spray in an easily accessible location and be prepared to use it immediately.
Look for bear sign and be cautious around creeks and areas with limited visibility.
Hunt with a group of people. Making localized noise can alert bears to your presence.
Be aware that elk calls and cover scents can attract bears.
Bring the equipment and people needed to help field dress game and remove the meat from the kill site as soon as possible.
If you need to leave part of the meat in the field during processing, hang it at least 10 feet off the ground and at least 150 yards from the gut pile. Leave it where it can be observed from a distance of at least 200 yards.
Upon your return, observe the meat with binoculars. If it has been disturbed or if a bear is in the area, leave.

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