Grizzly Bear Conservation and Management Press Releases and Blogs

Governor Brad Little petitions to have grizzly bears removed from Endangered Species Act

Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 2:50 PM MST

Idaho Governor Brad Little submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove grizzly bears in the “Lower 48” United States from the Endangered Species Act and recognize states’ successful efforts to recover and manage grizzly populations.

F&G Commission approves agreement with Wyoming and Montana to manage grizzly bears

Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 9:25 AM MST

Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Dec. 16 approved an updated “Memorandum of Agreement” between Idaho, Wyoming and Montana regarding state grizzly bear management commitments in support of delisting the bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Grizzly bear video filmed southeast of Salmon in 2020 confirmed by F&G officials

Monday, May 24, 2021 - 4:08 PM MDT

Fish and Game verified that the video contained footage of a sub-adult male grizzly bear and confirmed its location. Sub-adult males are known to roam great distances, and it is very unlikely the bear is still present in the area.

Bear attacks hunters in Upper Pack River area north of Sandpoint

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 4:04 PM MDT

Two archery hunters were attacked after what they described as a surprise encounter with a sow grizzly bear with cubs in the Apache Ridge area of the Upper Pack River drainage. One of the men was injured and has been released from the hospital with stitches.

Grizzly camera captures female bear and her cubs emerging from den

Monday, August 3, 2020 - 9:17 AM MDT

F&G officer spots grizzly bear tracks about 7 miles south of Grangeville in April

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 2:04 PM MDT

Fresh grizzly bear tracks were confirmed by a Fish and Game conservation officer in the Fish Creek Meadows winter recreation area about 7 miles south of Grangeville on April 18, 2020. It is uncertain if the grizzly is still be in the area or has moved on.

Black bear with huckleberries in the background

It's spring in the Clearwater-- Be Bear Aware!

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - 12:10 PM MDT

Clearwater black bear hunters urged to use increased caution after 2019 grizzly sightings.

Grizzly bear hunt canceled after judge orders federal protection for the bears

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 11:29 AM MDT

Young grizzly removed from Eastern Idaho and sent to a wildlife sanctuary

Friday, September 7, 2018 - 4:31 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game removed a third bear (two grizzlies, one black bear) from the wild in Eastern Idaho this summer because the bears were attracted to food left out by people.