2013 Known and Probable Grizzly Bear Mortalities in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Data are preliminary and subject to change. Release of information will be limited for mortalities under investigation.
CountUniqueSexAge classKnown Mortality DateLocationLoss
29201329FSubadult6-Oct-13WYKnown, human-caused, grizzly bear was hit hard by a car on 10/6 but the bear involved was not found, skier reported finding remains near the site during the week of 20 January. DNA determination of sex was female.
28201328UNKCOY6-Sep-13Cliff Lake Bench, BDNF-MTProbable, natural, 2nd of 2 COY lost by radio-collared female between 6/29 and 11/14. Estimated mortality date is midpoint between dates.
27201327UNKCOY6-Sep-13Cliff Lake Bench, BDNF-MTProbable, natural, 1st of 2 COY lost by radio-collared female between 6/29 and 11/14. Estimated mortality date is midpoint between dates.
26201326FAdult14-Nov-13Lake Crk, BDNF-MTKnown, human-caused, shot in self-defense by elk hunter.
25201325FSubadult23-Oct-13Aspen Crk, SNF-WYKnown, human-caused, shot in self-defense by deer hunter.
24201324MAdult20-Oct-13Ishawooa Crk, SNF-WYKnown, human-caused, shot in self-defense in outfitter's camp.
23201323FAdult2013IDUnder investigation.
22201322MAdult27-Sep-13Thorofare Crk, BTNF-WYKnown, human-caused, self-defense kill when trying to retrieve elk carcass killed earlier in the day.
21201321MAdult14-Sep-13Crow Crk, BTNF-WYKnown, human-caused, management removal for repeated livestock depredations.
20201320FAdult2013IDKnown, human-caused, under investigation.
19201319MSubadult6-Sep-13North Fork Shoshone, SNF-WYKnown, human-caused, mistaken identity kill by black bear hunter.
18201318MSubadult5-Sep-13Wind River, PR-WYKnown, human-caused, management removal for obtaining multiple food rewards.
17201317MSubadult30-Aug-13Grayling Crk, GNF-MTKnown, human-caused, road kill.
16201316MAdult25-Aug-13Hellroaring Crk, BDNF-MTKnown, human-caused, shot in self-defense by sheepherder in camp at night.
15201315FSubadult23-Aug-13PR-IDKnown, human-caused, under investigation.
14201314MAdult23-Jul-13South Fork Owl Crk, PR-WYKnown, human-caused, removed for repeated sheep and cattle depredations
13201313FAdult8-Jul-13Wagon Crk, BTNF-WYKnown, human-caused, management removal for repeated cattle depredations.
12201312MAdult7-Jul-13Green River, BTNF-WYKnown, human-caused, management removal for repeated cattle depredations.
11201311UNKYearlingSpring 2013Ishawooa Crk, SNF-WYKnown, undetermined cause, remains of yearling bear found by trail. Carcass had been consumed by another bear. Date of mortality is approximate.
10201310FAdult30-Jun-13Green River, BTNF-WYKnown, human-caused, management removal for numerous livestock depredations.
9201309MSubadult19-Jun-13South Fork Fish Crk, BTNF-WYKnown, undetermined cause, remains had been fed on by another grizzly, was possibly kill by another bear. Remains of an elk carcass also close by.
8201308MSubadult24-Jun-13West Red Lodge Crk, PR-MTKnown, human-caused, management removal for sheep depredations and prior conflicts.
7201307FSubadult27-May-13Wiggins Fork, SNF-WYKnown, human-caused, killed and partially consumed by another bear while snared at a research trap site.
6201306FSubadult26-May-13South Fork Madison River, PR-MTKnown, human-caused, road kill.
5201305MCOY22-May-13Beaver Crk, PR-MTKnown, natural, predation
4201304MAdultUnknown, probably prior to 2013UnknownKnown, undetermined cause, partially cleaned skull found in field near Ashton ID, bear probably died prior to 2013 but unknown as to when or where. Skull was not in the field during fall 2012.
3201303MAdult6-May-13Greybull River, PR-WYKnown, human-caused, management removal for repeated cattle depredations.
2201302MAdult25-Apr-13Clark's Fork River, PR-WYKnown, human-caused, management removal for repeated property damage and obtaining food rewards.
1201301MAdult23-Mar-13Bennett Crk, PR-WYKnown, human-caused, management removal for repeated cattle depredations.
Known mortality - a carcass is in hand; Probable mortality - evidence strongly suggests a mortality has occurred but no carcass is recovered. Abbreviations: BOR = Bureau of Reclamation; BLM = Bureau of Land Management; BTNF = Bridger-Teton National Forest; COY = cub-of-the-year; CTNF = Caribou-Targhee National Forest; GNF = Gallatin National Forest; GTNP = Grand Teton National Park; IDFG = Idaho Fish and Game; MTFWP = Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks; PR = private; SNF = Shoshone National Forest; UNK = Unknown; WRIR = Wind River Indian Reservation; WYGF = Wyoming Game and Fish; YNP = Yellowstone National Park.