Montana is bear country.
The official animal of the state of Montana, grizzly bears reside mostly in western Montana but are increasingly roaming into areas where they have not occupied for decades. They are currently protected in the lower 48 states as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
Black bears reside across most of Montana and are managed as a game animal.
Montana Grizzly Bear Mortality Dashboard
FWP has a new online tool that provides up-to-date information on known grizzly bear mortalities across the state. The Grizzly Bear Mortality Dashboard displays mortality information, including the various factors that contribute to grizzly bear deaths in Montana, outside of Tribal lands.
Launch Dashboard
