Bear feeding on carcass along Yellowstone River prompts closures
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks closed the fishing access area at Crystal Cross near Yankee Jim Canyon on May 14 after a grizzly bear was observed feeding on a carcass there.
- Officials took this precaution after increased bear activity in the area, aiming to ensure public safety despite no reported conflicts.
- The nearby boat ramp and campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management have been temporarily closed, with staff keeping a close watch on the situation.
- Most Montana grizzlies have emerged from dens by mid-May, and these bears typically den from November to March for about five to six months.
- Officials will reopen the sites once conditions allow, reflecting common springtime temporary closures linked to bear activity in Montana.
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BLM closes Carbella Recreation Site in Park County due to bear activity
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Grizzly Bear Activity Shuts Down Access At Montana Fishing Site
With it being mid-May, most Montana grizzly bears have been out of their den for several weeks. While they technically aren’t true hibernators, Montana grizzlies will den for 5 to 6 months approximately between November and March. As spring progresses, temporary site closures due to bear activity are not uncommon in Montana. The Crystal Cross Fishing Access Site located about 33 miles south of Livingston on the Yellowstone River is currently cl…
Bears prompt trail closure in Kananaskis Country
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