East Idaho elk hunter fatally shot charging female grizzly bear in self-defense, confirmed by authorities.

On October 26, an elk hunter in East Idaho fatally shot a charging female grizzly bear in self-defense near Kilgore. This incident, the third of its kind since June, occurred in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Authorities, including the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, confirmed the hunter acted appropriately. Officials advise caution for hunters in areas known to have grizzly bears.

October 29, 2024
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