A 20-year-old Montana man was taken to a Great Falls hospital Monday after he was attacked by a bear while hiking near Augusta, according to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton.The victim, who lives in Vaughn, called in th e attack himself at 1:25 p.m.He was wading across Elk Creek southwest of Augusta when he surprised the bear, which was likely bedded down in the area, according to Dutton.Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said in a news release the man was archery hunting when the attack occured.Related: 2 young grizzly bears euthanized in Montana after repeated raids on homes near LincolnRelated: Montana wildlife officials: Grizzly bear attack on woman was a 'surprise defensive encounter'The man fell into the fetal position, and the bear smacked him around and left, according to Dutton. The sheriff did not identify what kind of bear attacked the man.The victim walked back to his car, about three miles away, then drove another roughly 25 miles to Simms, where he met his father, according to Dutton. They then drove to Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, and the victim will need surgery, Dutton said.The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office contacted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, which is taking over the investigation and has sent three game wardens to survey the Elk Park area.This is a developing story.Previous MTN bear attack coverage: Survivor recounts grizzly bear attack in Glacier National ParkMontana Fish, Wildlife and Parks offered the following tips to stay safe in bear country: Pack meat out as soon as possible. Avoid cutting up carcass at dusk or night. If you kill an animal at dusk, be prepared to cut up the carcass in the dark by carrying strong headlamps. Be extra vigilant and watch for bears. Properly hang meat until you can retrieve your downed game. If you must leave your animal, return to the site carefully. Leave it in an area that is easily observable from a distance. Drag gut piles into open areas, if possible, and at least 100 yards from your carcass as soon as possible. If a bear has claimed your animal, do not attempt to haze or frighten the bear away. Report any lost game to FWP. Bird hunters should be extra careful while walking in and along areas of brush, especially along waterways. Grizzly bears use thick cover for day beds. Walk with the wind, carry bear spray, and keep a close eye on hunting dogs. If there is abundant fresh sign of grizzly bears in the area, consider bird hunting somewhere else. ...read more read less