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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.