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Free event will include presentation and bear spray training
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and The Base Camp will host a bear safety workshop at The Base Camp in Billings (1730 Grand Ave.) on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone but will be specifically geared toward outdoor recreationists.
FWP staff will discuss bear biology, safety practices while recreating and how to prevent and handle bear encounters. Participants will also have a chance to practice using inert bear spray and enter a drawing to win their own bear spray.
Be bear aware
Montana is bear country. Avoiding conflicts with bears is far better than dealing with such conflicts. Both species of bears are more active this time of year as they consume more food in preparation for hibernation. Here are some precautions to help residents, recreationists and people who work outside avoid negative bear encounters:
For more information on bear safety, visit: fwp.mt.gov/bear-aware. For more information on this workshop, call 406-594-1186.