Attack apparently a “surprise encounter” in a very brushy area between hunter and bear
FWP is investigating the Sept. 24 attack, which took place in the Twin Creek area near the reservoir. The hunter who was attacked – an adult male – was apparently involved in what FWP is initially calling a “surprise encounter” in a very bushy area.
The man was injured, and drove back with his hunting partner to a hospital for medical attention. The two did shoot at the bear during the encounter, and the bear ran off.
The Region One FWP Wildlife Human Attack Response Team was dispatched to the area immediately upon notification. Details about the attack, including the type of bear involved and the injuries the victim incurred, were not yet available.
Exposing the Big Game 
Reblogged this on Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting Blog.
Was the bear killed? Is F&W going to follow up on it? I hope (and I know it must be) a tally is being kept on just how many bears are being killed even without a hunting season to add(itive) to it.
Here’s one from last Sept., a ‘surprise encounter’ where the hunters were hunting (chasing down) a black bear in bear country. Gotta love creative writing:
http://montanauntamed.com/missoula/news/state-and-regional/article_1f0832e0-09e2-56db-aaca-77a6f0230447.html
Here’s one from last Monday where a griz “got into insecticide” in an open garage (was poisoned). I wonder if it was one of the government banned pesticides? Time to hold another bear awareness education class, how to not leave attractants and food out for wildlife (how many is it this time):
http://www.hungryhorsenews.com/local_news/20180613/grizzly_bear_near_carter_eats_insecticide_dies