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Record-Breaking Grizzly Bear Hunted in Alaska

6/15/2025

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In a remarkable feat, Brian van Lanen hunted a colossal grizzly bear in September 2024 near Norton Sound, Alaska. With a skull measuring an astonishing 27-9/16 inches, this bear now holds the title of the largest grizzly ever taken by a hunter, as recognized by the Boone and Crockett Club. At an estimated 20-25 years old, the bear's age may have contributed to its struggles for survival.

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In a remarkable feat, Brian van Lanen hunted a colossal grizzly bear in September 2024 near Norton Sound, Alaska. With a skull measuring an astonishing 27-9/16 inches, this bear now holds the title of the largest grizzly ever taken by a hunter, as recognized by the Boone and Crockett Club. At an estimated 20-25 years old, the bear's age may have contributed to its struggles for survival.