A man is recovering at a Prince George hospital after being attacked by a black bear – and then hit with a stray bullet - while on a hunting trip.

The attack occurred around 100 km east of Prince George just before midnight on Thursday. A black bear wandered into the camp, entering an open tent door and attacking a man asleep by the doorway, according to BC Conservation officers.

Members of the man’s hunting group shot and killed the bear, but the victim was also hit by a ricochet bullet.

The extent of the man’s injuries is not immediately clear, and his identity has not yet been released.

Officers say there was no reason for the bear to have gone into the camp, noting it was 350 pounds, and in excellent health.

Both RCMP and BC Conservation officers responded to the attack.

An investigation is ongoing.