Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunter south of Placid Lake, hunter not injured in the incident

A grizzly bear was killed by a hunter on Saturday, Nov. 2 after an encounter south of Placid Lake in the Seeley-Swan Valley.

The hunter reported the bear charging him at close distance, and he then shot and killed the bear. The hunter was not injured in the encounter. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wardens responded and confirmed the mortality of the adult male bear.

No further management action by FWP is planned. This incident is still under investigation by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), who also assisted with the response.

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