Montana is home to many species of wildlife. The abundance of wild animals is one of the things that makes the state so great, but many animals in Montana can be deadly.

Each year, we read about people that have encounters with wild animals in Montana and most of them don't have a happy ending. Quite a few people have been injured or killed by wild animals in recent years. Montana is full of places that are truly untamed, and that's one of the reasons why people call it "The Last Best Place."

10 Deadly Animals That Call Montana Home

Montana has a large population of grizzly bears and a long history of people being attacked or even killed. In addition to grizzlies, many people are gored by bison each year. When you're surrounded by wild animals, it's extremely important to give them space. The last thing you want to experience when exploring Montana's vast wilderness is coming face-to-face with a grizzly bear.

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Grizzlies are arguably the most deadly animal in Montana, but there are several other animals that you don't want to encounter. The state is full of predatory animals that wouldn't think twice about eating a human.

If you live in Montana, you're most likely aware of the dangerous animals that live here and know to avoid them. However, many visitors and tourists don't know about how dangerous animals can be, and unfortunately, have to learn the hard way.

If you're curious about what the most deadly animals in Montana are, we did some research and put together a list of the 10 most deadly animals you'll find in the Treasure State.

Beware! 10 of the Most Deadly Animals Found in Montana

Montana is full of wild animals, and many of them can be deadly. Here are some of the deadliest animals that are native to Montana.

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PHOTOS: 12 of the Prettiest Views in Montana

Montana is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The best small towns in Montana are easy to find if you know where to look. And an interesting part of enjoying it's beauty is that you don't even have to leave the road to see stunning scenery. Simply driving on our major roads will supply you with picture perfect views.
We put together this series of pictures that we found only with Google Street View. If the Google car didn't go there, neither did we. Every shot here is a screen grab of somewhere on a road in Montana.

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Montana's Top 5 Largest Private Land Owners

One of the hot topics here in Big Sky Country is the selling of property. Over the last couple of decades, wealthy individuals and companies have come to Montana and purchased millions of acres of land. This has caused panic among many residents of the state, especially when it comes to access to public lands.

Here's a look at the Top 5 largest private land owners in Montana according to AZ Animals

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