Big Game Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense Near Island Park

Hunter Shoots, Kills Grizzly With Rifle In Self-Defense South Of Yellowstone

A hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense early Saturday in the Island Park area south of Yellowstone National Park, marking the third year in a row for such incidents.

Big Game hunter kills charging grizzly bear in self-defense near Island Park

The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game: ISLAND PARK — On the morning of Oct. 18, a big game hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense after it charged him from a short distance away while hunting in the North Antelope flats area of Island Park on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The hunter was hiking through thick timber when the grizzly came out of the brush, charging directly toward him. The man used the …

Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense near Island Park

A hunter killed a grizzly bear Saturday in self-defense, while hunting near Island Park. | Envato elements ISLAND PARK — On Saturday morning, a big game hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense, according to a statement from the Idaho Fish and Game. The bear charged the man from a short distance while the man was hunting in the North Antelope flats area of Island Park on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The hunter was hikin…

Hunter kills grizzly bear in Idaho National Forest

IDFG said it responded immediately and conducted a thorough investigation. The department determined the hunter acted in self-defense.

Idaho Hunter Kills Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense

REXBURG, ID – A hunter reportedly shot and killed a grizzly bear in self-defense Saturday morning while hunting in the North Antelope Flats area of Island Park on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Officials said the man was walking through thick timber on Oct. 18 when a male grizzly bear charged him from a short distance. The hunter fired his rifle, killing the bear before it made contact. T…