The Montana State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising
hikers, hunters, fishermen, rescue dog handlers, and golfers to take
extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while in the
Gallatin, Helena, and Lewis and Clark National Forests.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as
little bells on their clothing to alert, but not startle the bears
unexpectedly. They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case of
an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs
of bear activity. People should be able to recognize the difference
between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel
fur.
Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
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