Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 4, 2026
Grizzly bear deaths in GYE climb to modern record high for third straight year
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Grizzlies killed for harming livestock and bears that died from accidental causes like vehicle strikes contributed to the record. Illegal killings and natural deaths spiked as well.
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by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile With weeks left to go before many grizzly bears den up, it’s already the bruins’ deadliest year in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in modern times, surpassing records set in 2024 and 2025. Historically, regional grizzly bear death counts have been higher.
Grizzlies killed for harming livestock and bears that died from accidental causes like vehicle strikes contributed to the record. Illegal killings and natural deaths spiked as well.
A record 81 grizzly bears have died in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in 2026, and wildlife advocates as many as 80% of deaths go unreported. Livestock predation is the No. 1 reason for bear mortality, but poaching is also a leading cause.
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