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FWP Launches Grizzly Bear Conflict Dashboard
LINCOLN COUNTY, MONTANA, JUL 15 – The biker used bear spray to safely deter a suspected grizzly bear, with officials advising visitors to stay alert on the trail, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said.
- While biking alone in northwestern Montana last week, a rider encountered a bear on a forest trail close to Troy and safely used bear spray to deter the animal before continuing on without injury.
- The biker saw the bear nearing within 15 feet, promptly got off his bike, and sprayed it with bear spray, causing the bear to withdraw several yards into the forest.
- Officials deployed trail cameras in an effort to identify the bear involved, but removed them after no sightings occurred; although the biker suspected a grizzly, the exact species has not been confirmed.
- Grizzly bears remain federally protected under the Endangered Species Act, with Montana and neighboring states petitioning to manage them, and FWP actively monitoring conflicts and educating the public.
- The Starry Goat Trail remains accessible, with visitors encouraged to remain alert for signs of bear presence as FWP continues its efforts to minimize conflicts and monitor problematic bears using new technology.
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Mountain biker repels bear in Northwest Montana
A mountain biker safely managed a close encounter with a bear while riding on the Starry Goat Trail on national forest land near Troy in northwestern Montana last week.Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) said in a news release that the incident happened when the biker, riding alone, noticed a bear approaching along the trail.The biker quickly dismounted, retrieved bear spray from his bikes water bottle cage, and discharged it when the bear c…
Mountain biker repels bear in NW Montana
GREAT FALLS A mountain biker safely managed a close encounter with a bear while riding on the Starry Goat Trail on national forest land near Troy in northwestern Montana last week.Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks said in a news release that it happened when the biker, riding alone, noticed a bear approaching along the trail.The biker quickly dismounted, retrieved bear spray from his bikes water bottle cage, and discharged it when the bear came …
Mountain biker encounters bear on Starry Goat Trail near Troy
TROY, Mont. – A mountain biker had a close call with a bear on the Starry Goat Trail near Troy last week but managed to deter the animal safely, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) said in a release.
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