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Bear conflicts hit unprecedented levels in south-central Montana
Original: Bear conflicts hit unprecedented levels in south-central Montana, wildlife managers say
Wildlife managers in south-central Montana report bear conflicts at unprecedented levels, with bears increasingly coming into contact with people across the region. Officials with Montana's wildlife agency say encounters have climbed beyond anything previously recorded there, prompting heightened attention to bear management. Residents and wildlife watchers are following the situation closely as managers respond to the surge.
Why now: A regional wildlife agency reported record numbers of bear-human conflicts, raising concern among residents and outdoor users.
MontanaMontana Fish, Wildlife and Parkssouth-central Montana
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- Bear conflicts hit unprecedented levels in south-central Montana, wildlife managers say · Montana Public Radio
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