US EditionGrizzly bear mistakenly shot, killed by hunter in North Idaho
- On Friday, May 9, 2025, a hunter in North Idaho accidentally fatally wounded a young female grizzly bear, mistaking it for a black bear.
- The hunter confused the grizzly with a black bear, reflecting ongoing challenges despite mandatory bear identification tests in Idaho.
- Grizzly bears are safeguarded by both state and federal regulations, and hunters are required to accurately identify their targets to prevent mistaken shootings.
- TJ Ross of IDFG noted that while the incident is rare, it is regrettable and surprising that it has occurred for the third consecutive year.
- The incident highlights the need for continued education and possibly stricter measures in recovery zones to prevent accidental grizzly deaths.
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Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Shoshone Forest: No trail restrictions, area closures needed to safeguard moth-eating grizzlies
CODY — Hundreds of moth-eating grizzly bears will gather in backcountry talus fields in the months to come. It’s a high-altitude gathering similar to coastal bruins’ seasonal salmon feasts that serve as well-publicized spectacles.
Idaho Hunter Self-Reports Bear Identification Error After Mistaking a Grizzly for a Black Bear
A hunter in Bonner County, Idaho, mistakenly shot and killed a grizzly bear, which they mistook for a black bear while legally hunting on Friday, according to a statement by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The incident occurred in the Idaho Panhandle’s Priest Lake drainage. Upon correctly identifying the bear as a grizzly at the scene, the hunter reported the error via IDFG’s Citizens Against Poaching hotline. IDFG said the hunter is ful…
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