A homeowner in McKean County killed a black bear in what is being labeled a self-defense shooting of the animal that would not leave their yard. The Pennsylvania Game Commission was called on June 4 ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. On Nov. 2 a hunter near Placid Lake shot and killed a charging grizzly. On Oct. 7 a hunter in the ...

What does it mean to have bear spray when hunting in occupied grizzly habitat? Responsible hunters know it means always carrying bear spray, knowing how to use it, and being prepared to use it. Two ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. At least seven grizzly bears died in Montana in 2023 after being shot by hunters. Another grizzly ...

On the morning of Oct. 18, a big game hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense after it charged him from a short distance away while hunting in the North Antelope flats area of ...

A proposal aimed at allowing people to kill bears in self-defense is headed to the House floor. The House Infrastructure Strategies Committee on Tuesday voted 16-5 to back a bill (HB 87) that would ...

IDAHO - A hunter says he shot and killed a grizzly bear in self-defense along the Idaho-Montana border. According to Idaho Fish and Game, this incident occurred as the hunter was searching for elk ...

At least seven grizzly bears died in Montana in 2023 after being shot by hunters. Another grizzly was wounded by a bird hunter’s shotgun but not found. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks issued press ...