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Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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Monday, October 28, 2024 - 1:46 PM MDT



On the evening of Oct. 26, a hunter shot and killed a sow grizzly bear in self-defense while it was charging him as he was elk hunting north of Kilgore near Mule Meadows on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

The hunter was hiking through thick timber when the grizzly came out of the brush only a few yards away, charging directly toward him. The hunter used his hunting rifle to shoot the bear, killing it at a very short distance and before it was able to make contact.

The hunter called the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to report the incident immediately after returning to cell coverage to report the incident. Forest Service Law Enforcement and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game were dispatched and responded to the call. After conducting a thorough investigation, it was determined that the hunter acted in self defense during a surprise encounter with the bear from a very close distance.

Grizzly bears are protected under State and Federal law, and Fish and Game reminds hunters that grizzly bears may be encountered in the Greater Yellowstone area and north Idaho, and they occasionally visit as far south as the Grangeville area and the Salmon area in central Idaho.

Here are some good reminders when hunting in grizzly country:

Carry bear spray and keep it accessible.
Hunt with partners and make each other aware of plans.
Look for grizzly bear sign, including fresh tracks. Let partners know if you do see sign.
Retrieve meat as quickly as possible.
Hang meat, food, and garbage at least 200 yards from camp and at least 10 feet off the ground.
When not actively hunting, make noise, especially around creeks and thick vegetation. Most attacks occur by inadvertently surprising a bear at close range.


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