Bear Identification - Learn to Identify Grizzlies

Bear hunters are encouraged to learn to identify black and grizzly bears in the wild. Montana and Wyoming game departments currently have bear identification training programs available on the internet at the links below. These links are provided for education purposes. Idaho hunters are not required to pass the test to purchase a black bear tag.

• Montana Test - interactive bear identification site from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (MFWP)
• Wyoming Test - bear identification exam from Wyoming Game and Fish (WGF)
• Identification Poster – [PDF 280 KB]