Wildlife Managers Rule Columbia Falls Bear Attack a 'Surprise Defensive Encounter'

Wildlife Managers Rule Columbia Falls Bear Attack a 'Surprise Defensive Encounter'

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) officials have determined that a recent bear attack in Columbia Falls involved a female grizzly bear with at least one cub. FWP determined the attack was “a surprise, defensive encounter” and has called off search efforts for the bear.  On Aug. 31, a woman was attacked while walking her […]

Grizzly involved in defensive bear attack near Columbia Falls, officials confirm

A female grizzly was reacting defensively when she attacked a female hiker in northwest Montana over the weekend, state wildlife officials have concluded.

Grizzly bear attack north of Columbia Falls a 'defensive encounter,' carcass nearby

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks released new details Thursday on the bear attack that happened north of Columbia Falls earlier this week.Officials say a female