But the bear started it

Montana man hospitalized after shooting, killing grizzly bear

On Thursday, the unidentified Columbia Falls resident was in the Flathead National Forest near the North Fork Road in northwestern Montana when the grizzly charged and attacked him, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials announced Friday.

Or maybe not. Maybe somebody else started it.

Garbage, barbecue grills and pet food commonly attract bears, which could turn into dangerous encounters.

For more about when bears — and other animals — break the law there's Mary Roach's excellent book, Fuzz.