Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) – On September 17, 2024, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported that a grizzly bear was euthanized last week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops and other attractants near homes in the Silver Butte area south of Libby.
According to Montana FWP, wildlife specialists received reports of the bear breaking into chicken coops, greenhouses, and storage sheds on residential properties near Barren Peak Road off U.S. Highway 2. The bear was also going onto porches of homes.
The approximately 2-year-old male bear was exhibiting bold behavior that indicates it was conditioned to unnatural food sources. Montana FWP said this is a habit that is very hard to break and causes human safety concerns because bears actively pursue food and other attractants in and around homes, ranches, and other occupied areas instead of returning to natural food sources.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service authorized removal of the bear. The bear was trapped and euthanized. Grizzly bears are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and the USFWS has final authority regarding management actions.
People can help reduce the risk of bear conflicts by using electric fencing around small livestock. Pet and livestock food, garbage, barbecue grills, and bird feeders can be attractants and should be secured to help prevent bear conflicts.
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If you see a bear near your residence, call your local bear specialist at the contact number found on FWP’s website.
Please report bear conflicts immediately to FWP or your tribal wildlife management agency. Montana FWP says addressing initial conflicts quickly can help avoid bears from becoming food conditioned or habituated.
Farmer’s Almanac Peak Fall Foliage Montana 2024
Gallery Credit: Chris Wolfe
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