In Montana, grizzly bear populations have expanded in both number and in distribution along both sides of the Continental Divide and in the Greater Yellowstone area. In many instances, grizzly bears are expanding into areas they haven’t been in more than a century.
With this expansion comes an increased focus by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to help people and communities stay safe and avoid conflicts, according to a news release from the department. Across Montana’s bear country, FWP staff are working hard to respond to conflicts, provide tools to landowners and communities to prevent conflicts, and to educate people on how to stay safe.
As part of that effort, FWP has created a new Grizzly Bear Conflict Dashboard as a resource for information on where FWP staff are helping landowners and communities with conflicts and the types of conflicts people are experiencing.
“Managing grizzly bear conflicts continues to be a priority