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Hunter Survives Grizzly Bear Charge in Idaho Woods

10/18/2025

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A hunter in Boundary County, Idaho, was charged by a grizzly bear near the Canadian border on Wednesday.
The hunter fired four shots in self-defense and was unharmed.
The Boundary County Sheriff's Office says there is a high likelihood an injured grizzly is nearby.
Idaho Fish and Game advised caution and noted the Selkirk Recovery Zone, where grizzly bears are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

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Story summary

A hunter in Boundary County, Idaho, was charged by a grizzly bear near the Canadian border on Wednesday.
The hunter fired four shots in self-defense and was unharmed.
The Boundary County Sheriff's Office says there is a high likelihood an injured grizzly is nearby.
Idaho Fish and Game advised caution and noted the Selkirk Recovery Zone, where grizzly bears are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.