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grizz vs black bear. Montanan killed wrong kind...

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 9:21 pm
by Emily
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/glob ... ?s=8339618

Billings man hunting black bear kills grizzly

Associated Press - May 17, 2008 5:54 AM ET

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - A Billings man accidentally shot and killed a 300-pound grizzly bear while hunting for black bear in the Gallatin National Forest.

Wildlife officials say 54-year-old Curtis Settergren mistook the male grizzly for a black bear while hunting in the Taylor Fork drainage south of Big Sky on Saturday. He reported the incident to the state Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks on Monday.

Settergren was charged with possessing or taking a grizzly bear unlawfully. His hunting and trapping privileges may be suspended for three years.

Information from: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com