An elk hunter who was mauled by a grizzly bear in the East Kootenay is now in stable condition, according to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. The attack happened on Thursday near Fort Steele, B.C., when officers say a grizzly sow with cubs approached. "We believe the hunter was calling and we believe the calls attracted the grizzly bear family group towards him," said Tobe Sprado, inspector with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service)Sprado said the area is heavily hunted at this time of year, with elk hunting season open until Oct. 20.