A 12-gauge shotgun loaded with slugs is often touted as the ultimate bear defense firearm. Slugs deliver tremendous stopping power, especially at close range. However, shotguns are bulkier and heavier ...

SANDPOINT — Idaho Fish and Game will offer free bear safety training to North Idaho residents later this month, providing hands-on instruction with bear spray and protective measures for those living ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is hosting a training on bear safety a the FWP office in Missoula on Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Officials say this will offer a comprehensive ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invited people out to learn more about what to do in bear encounter situations which have become prevalent around the state. The bear safety event at ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and parks announced it will be hosting a bear safety training at the FWP office in Missoula on Monday July 28, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The class will offer an ...

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana used bear spray to fend off attacking bears in two separate incidents this week, supporting use of the deterrent in backcountry settings. In a Facebook post, ...