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Grizzly Encounters Surge: 40 Conflicts Reported in Montana

10/11/2025

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Three archery hunters in Taylor Fork near Big Sky faced two grizzly encounters.
On September 29, two hunters confronted a bear near an elk carcass and fired warning shots.
On October 3, a lone hunter used bear spray to deter a charging bear.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported over 40 conflicts since September and 184 statewide this year, including 28 killed, with the eastern Flathead Valley most affected.

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Story summary

Three archery hunters in Taylor Fork near Big Sky faced two grizzly encounters.
On September 29, two hunters confronted a bear near an elk carcass and fired warning shots.
On October 3, a lone hunter used bear spray to deter a charging bear.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported over 40 conflicts since September and 184 statewide this year, including 28 killed, with the eastern Flathead Valley most affected.