MISSOULA – For an animal whose population barely tops 2,000, Montana’s grizzly bears hold an outsized presence in the psyche and politics of the Treasure
MISSOULA – For an animal whose population barely tops 2,000, Montana’s grizzly bears hold an outsized presence in the psyche and politics of the Treasure
New research diving into the human factors impacting wildlife conservation found that grizzly bear management is less polarized than researchers originally thought.
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IMAGE: One thing bears and people have in common? Their love of a tasty snack. Here, a black bear wanders in the Ninemile Valley of Montana. view more
Credit: Charlie Durrant
MISSOULA - In bear country, it s normal to find bruins munching down on temptations left out by humans - from a backyard apple tree to leftovers in the trash bin - but these encounters can cause trouble for humans and bears alike. One method to reduce human-bear conflicts is to secure attractants like garbage and livestock feed.
While effective when implemented, this approach requires people to change their behavior, and that makes things a little more complicated.