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Be bear aware when recreating outdoors

Remove or secure food attractants at residences

HELENA – As winter gives way to spring, recreationists are taking advantage of the warmer weather to get outside. However, this is also the time of year bears are emerging from their dens and conflicts with people tend to increase.

Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded.

As bears begin foraging for food, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is aski...

 

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