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Montana FWP kills food-conditioned bear that raided campsite in the Flathead
With Montana News, I'm Elinor Smith. A black bear in the Flathead Valley was euthanized after a conflict with campers. Montana Fish Wild Life in Parks says the bear was reported last week at campsites on the north end of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Fish Wild Life in Parks said the bear broke a car window and entered a tent in search of food. One person was cited for the improper storage of food while camping. Fish Wild Life in Parks set traps for the bear on the 4th of July and euthanized it after it was caught, saying it was food conditioned. The agency says food conditioned bears can be more aggressive towards humans. Fish Wild Life in Parks recommends any food item be stored out of tents, and any garbage be thrown away and bear-proof trash cans. More information on how to properly secure a campsite away from wildlife can be found on Montana Fish Wild Life in Parks website. This is MTPR.