A man shed hunting near Dupuyer, Montana, was charged at close range by a female grizzly bear but was able to shoot and kill the bear without being injured. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being bear aware in Montana, as grizzly bear populations continue to grow and expand in the state. The adult female bear was estimated to be 13 years old and weighed around 250 pounds.
To avoid negative encounters with bears, residents, recreationists, and outdoor workers are advised to carry bear spray, travel in groups, make noise to alert bears of their presence, stay away from animal carcasses, follow food storage orders, and keep garbage and other attractants secured. Feeding wildlife, including bears, is illegal in Montana as it can lead to bears becoming food-conditioned and posing threats to human safety.
While grizzly bears have seen recovery in certain ecosystems, they are still listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in the lower 48 states. Management of grizzly bears in Montana involves collaboration between various agencies through the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee.
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