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- 1Wildlife officials kill 14 food-conditioned bears near Bozeman▼Wildlife officials kill 14 food-conditioned bears gathering at a home near Bozeman
Montana wildlife officials have killed 14 bears that had become food-conditioned and repeatedly gathered at a home near Bozeman. The cull, reported by Montana Public Radio, has drawn attention as people weigh the dangers of bears losing their fear of humans against criticism of lethal removal rather than relocation or prevention of attractants.
- 214 bears euthanized near Bozeman, Montana agency speaks out▼Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks speaks out on 14 bears euthanized near Bozeman: what penalties could follow
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has addressed the killing of 14 bears near Bozeman, saying the animals were euthanized and indicating that penalties may follow for those responsible. The agency's statement comes as officials weigh what legal consequences could apply, and the scale of the deaths has drawn attention to bear management and enforcement in the area.