A Grizzly Encounter At Red Rock Creek: What You Should Know

• Monday, April 21, 2025 two men fishing Red Rock Creek in Montana were charged by a grizzly bear
• One of the men fired a shot at the bear
• Both men escaped without injuries

Grizzly Bear Charges Fishermen In Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports:

The men were fishing Red Rock Creek, when the grizzly came out of the brush and charged the men. One of the fisherman shot at the bear.

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Montana Fish Wildlife And Parks Closed Down The Area Until May 5

On Wednesday, April 23, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks grizzly staff and game wardens searched the area for the bear. The bear has not been seen since the attack.

There's a temporary closure of some sections of Red Rock Creek for enhanced public safety. The area is closed until May 5, 2025.

This Is A Good Reminder To Be Bear Aware While Recreating In Montana

Remember, Montana has a good number of bears that call Big Sky Country home. When enjoying any outdoor activity, it's best to be prepared. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle put it perfectly,

"Avoiding conflicts with bears is easier than dealing with conflicts."  Isn't that the truth?

Helpful Tips For Bear Country

• Always carry bear spray
• Travel in groups and make noise while traveling
• Do not approach dead animals
• Follow food storage recommendations

The Grizzly Bear Is Montana's Official Animal

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has an awesome section on bears on their website. Click here to check it out.

The grizzly is the official bear of Montana and protected under the endangered species act, so unless they're attacking you or livestock, its illegal to kill them.