Very few grizzly left in the lower 48. However it never hurts to be prepared for them or other unfriendly critter out there. If it's legal I would carry a 44 or 41 Mag handgun. I see that you are pretty new here, most of the times other members here are not a rude and know it all as a few that responded here. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

The fact that a newer member does not know if there are grizzly in the western states does not mean that he doesnt know a elk from a moose. Very rude indeed.