Hunters Shoot Griz In Self Defense

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Hunters kill grizzly in self-defense while skinning elk in Idaho backcountry

MISSOULA, Mont. (KECI) — A group of hunters shot and killed a grizzly bear in the backcountry east of Gardiner on Oct. 3 while harvesting an elk near Bull Mountain during an early-season rifle hunt. The following was sent out by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks: A small group of hunters shot and...

nbcmontana.com

Early rifle season MT District 316.

Awareness of the surrounding is crucial.

Be safe when hunting griz country.

 

[Nostromo]

Glad everyone is okay. Shame about the bear though.

 

[sapperJ24]

Another griz was shot and likely died in the Bob Marshall Wilderness last month. New group of hunters walked into a two day old carcass. I did not encounter any news article on it.

 

[Bigbuck454]

Thanks for sharing, heading in the area in Sept. OH boy....