Angler Killed by Grizzly in First Attack of 2021

Carl Mock was enjoying a day of spring fishing on the Madison River north of West Yellowstone, Montana, on Thursday, April 15 when he was mauled by a big, boar grizzly bear. The 40-year-old resident of West Yellowstone managed to call 911 despite suffering significant scalp and facial wounds. Emergency crews headed to the Baker’s Hole Campground area and found Mock within an hour. The first responders transported Mock by toboggan and snowmobile...

Bar Room Banter: The Bible’s Grizzly Bear Attack

There’s a difference between book smart and bar smart. You may not be book smart, but this series can make you seem educated and interesting from a barstool. So, belly up, pour yourself a glass of something good, and take notes as we look at the deadliest bear attack in written history. The Good Lord works in mysterious ways, but one mystery caught my eye lately. When God wishes to smite sinners with a bear attack, what sort of bear will he...

Wyoming Grizzly Hunt Update: Judge Rules Against Delisting Bears

In what has been the biggest wildlife management story in the U.S. since the on-again, off-again, on-again delisting of wolves in the three state region surrounding Yellowstone National Park, grizzly bears will remain federally protected under the Endangered Species Act. After almost a month of delays, a federal judge ruled against delisting the bears and allowing proposed grizzly hunts in Wyoming and Idaho. For hunters and wildlife managers, the...