Two grizzly bears were killed by hunters near Seeley Lake on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after the animals approached them while they were retrieving a harvested mule deer.

The incident occurred on the Pyramid Pass Trail just east of Seeley Lake when three grizzly bears quickly approached two hunters who had shot a deer, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

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"They saw three bears that were approaching them pretty quickly as they went to retrieve the deer," said FWP spokeswoman Vivaca Crowser.

The hunters attempted to deter the bears by waving and yelling, but the animals continued to approach.

The hunters ultimately shot at the bears, killing two of them while a third bear ran away.

"They believe that they shot two of them and that one ran away and we

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