First Yellowstone grizzly bear emerges from hibernation

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 297

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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Biologists with Yellowstone National Park reported seeing the first grizzly bear of the spring season on Monday, according to a National Park Service press release.

The griz was seen in the northern part of the park scavenging on a bull bison carcass in the backcountry.

Most male grizzlies emerge from hibernation in early March, while females with cubs emerge in April and early May.

Park officials said that bears emerging from hibernation look for food …

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