Info sought on grizzly bear shot south of Seeley Lake
A grizzly bear is seen in a file photo.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating the death of a grizzly bear that was shot and killed in the Woodworth area south of Seeley Lake.
The bear was discovered by a local landowner on Sept. 8, south of Woodworth Road on the boundary of the Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area.
Wildlife officials investigated the scene and determined the bear had two gunshot wounds and was likely killed during the first weekend of September. The adult female grizzly had been collared for research purposes and had no history of conflicts with people.
The agencies said such crimes involving wildlife are often solved because of tips from the public. Anyone with information about the incident should call 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to a conviction.