Montana FWP Euthanizes Black Bear that Entered Tent
No one was injured after the bear entered a tent, and FWP said it removed the animal because it had become habituated to people.
- A black bear entered an occupied tent at Beavertail Hill State Park, located about 30 miles southeast of Missoula, on Tuesday morning, though no campers were injured.
- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials euthanized the bear following the incident after responding to the campground where people remained inside the tent.
- Agency officials decided to lethally remove the animal due to its habituation to people and its tendency to remain in the area searching for food and other attractants.
- Beavertail Hill State Park remains fully open to the public following the removal, with no other details regarding the incident released by officials.
- FWP urges Montanans to be "bear aware," including keeping food in bear-resistant bins and carrying bear spray in accessible places when venturing outdoors.
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Montana FWP euthanizes black bear that entered tent
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials euthanized a black bear that entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park near Missoula. According to a press release, on Tuesday morning the black bear entered a tent that had campers in it,…
Bear euthanized after entering a tent in western Montana
MISSOULA A black bear entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park campground on Tuesday morning.Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) said in a news release that there were people camping inside the tent, but fortunately nobody was injured.FWP was able to locate and euthanize the bear; the agency says the bear had become habituated to people and remained in the area looking for food and other attractants.No other details have been released. We w…
Bear euthanized after entering a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park
MISSOULA A black bear entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park campground on the morning of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) said in a news release that there were people camping inside the tent, but fortunately nobody was injured.FWP was able to locate and euthanize the bear; the agency says the bear had become habituated to people and remained in the area looking for food and other attractants.No other details hav…
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