Last summer, a 560-pound grizzly bear terrorized Gardiner, Montana, rummaging through trash and homes. The bear's actions led to heightened anxiety among residents and tourists for over a month. Local wildlife guides shared experiences of encounters with the bear, which was adept at accessing human food. Faced with the escalating problem, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanized the bear. In response, residents are now implementing solutions, such as creating bear-proof trash containers, to prevent future habituation and interactions between humans and wildlife.
It was all hands on deck," said Evan Stout, owner and operator of Yellowstone Wildlife Guide Company and the program coordinator for Bear Awareness Gardiner. Angela Tempo, also a wildlife guide, came home one night after a long day at work to the bear halfway through her window on July 1, 2024.
I locked my door that day, which was a miracle," Tempo said.
We are concerned about what people are bringing to the table, so to speak," said Danielle Oyler, wildlife stewardship outreach specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Eventually, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanized him.
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