In Yellowstone National Park a few years ago, I listened while a man confidently explained to his wife why a brown-phase black bear was a grizzly bear. He based most of his description on the color of ...

For most North American hikers, the possibility of a bear encounter has crossed their minds. Whether a hiker is prepared for an encounter, however, is another matter. When I worked as a field ...

A man and his son were hunting black bears in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest when they encountered a grizzly bear. The ...

A grizzly bear, which appears like a black bear at first glance. Color can vary widely by species, making it an unreliable identification method. A hunter in Bonner County, Idaho, mistakenly shot and ...

A hiker who was attacked by a bear — probably a grizzly — in Yellowstone National Park last week has been released from the hospital. The 29-year old man had been hiking alone on the remote Turbid ...

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks on Wednesday shared footage that showcases the grizzly bear’s "strength, agility, and speed [as] an efficient traveler and predator.” (See video below.) The footage ...

Grizzly and black bear tracks have been spotted in the snows of Glacier National Park, an indication that bears are emerging from hibernation and venturing out in search of food in the area.