Updates
Your source for Bear and Mountain Lion sightings and updates for Missoula and surrounding areas in Montana FWP Region 2.
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Missoula Bears
We keep you updated about bear, mountain lion, and other wildlife activity throughout FWP Region 2.
UPDATE: April 8, 2024![]()
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BITTERROOT (EAST SIDE)![]()
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Grizzly Bear: FWP has received verified reports of grizzly bear tracks in the area. Please contact Jamie Jonkel with any reports of grizzly bear activity in the area. Carry bear spray and know how to use it.![]()
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BLACKFOOT and CLEARWATER![]()
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Grizzly Bear: FWP continues to receive reports of grizzly bear activity. There was a calf depredation in the Helmville area and Wildlife Services is investigating.![]()
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BONNER to CLINTON![]()
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Black Bear: FWP received a report of black bears active in the area. Please bring in bird feeders and secure all attractants.![]()
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Grizzly Bear: FWP continues to receive reports of a grizzly bear active in the area. FWP would like anyone who sees a grizzly in the area to contact them with a report by email or by calling 542-5500.![]()
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RATTLESNAKE (LOWER)![]()
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Black Bear: A black bear is getting into unsecured garbage in the lower Rattlesnake. Contain all garbage in a bear-resistant manner until the morning of pickup.![]()
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SEELEY LAKE![]()
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Black Bear: A black bear was seen in the area. Please bring in bird feeders and secure all attractants.
FWP: Be 'bear aware' when heading into Montana's backcountry
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People should remember to remove or secure food attractants and keep a clean campsite.
UPDATE: March 28, 2024![]()
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Grizzly and Black Bear: Bears are emerging from their dens. It is time to secure attractants at your property. Bring in bird feeders. Store garbage in a bear-resistant manner until the morning of pickup. Chicken coops can be effectively secured with a properly installed electric fence. Know how to use bear spray and carry it when out in bear country. Bears will continue to emerge from dens into April. ![]()
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Mountain Lion: FWP has also continued to receive multiple reports of mountain lion activity in the valleys and near residences. This is likely due to light snow and deer being bit more spread out. ![]()
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Grizzly Bear: FWP has received reports of grizzly bear tracks in the Blackfoot.![]()
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Mountain Lion: FWP hazed a mountain lion from under a porch in the Darby area.![]()
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NINEMILE DRAINAGE![]()
Grizzly Bear: FWP verified that a subadult grizzly bear has been active in the area and attempted to get into a chicken coop. FWP is working with the landowner to secure the chickens with electric fence.![]()
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Black Bear: FWP captured and relocated a black bear that had a history of getting into garbage and walking the hallways of an apartment building.
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UPDATE: March 5, 2024![]()
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There was black and grizzly bear activity until right before Christmas. FWP then had a couple reports in January of black bears up in East Missoula. On February 28th the first report came in of grizzly bear activity in the Ovando area and then a report of black bears active in the Rattlesnake, St. Ignatius, and the Big Hole. Everyone should start containing attractants, bring in bird feeders and please carry bear spray and know how to use it. Bears will continue to emerge from dens and by mid-April most should be up and about. FWP has also fielded multiple reports of mountain lion activity in Region 2.![]()
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GRANT CREEK & RATTLESNAKE AREAS![]()
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Mountain Lion: Two subadult were frequenting areas close to homes and going up on porches. Later in the winter two mountain lions were shot and killed by a homeowner after chasing livestock in separate incidents.![]()
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Mountain Lion: A dog was injured by a mountain lion in the Lincoln area. FWP is monitoring.