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- 1Montana Officials Kill 14 Black Bears Near Bozeman▼Montana Wildlife Officials Kill 14 Black Bears On One Property Near Bozeman
Montana wildlife officials killed 14 black bears on a single property near Bozeman, according to Cowboy State Daily. The large-scale removal has drawn attention to how authorities handle bears that become conditioned to human food sources, and to conflicts between wildlife and residents on the outskirts of Bozeman, one of Montana's fastest-growing areas.
- 2Montana agency euthanizes 14 food-conditioned black bears●Montana wildlife agency euthanizes 14 black bears after finding them ‘extremely food conditioned’
Montana's wildlife agency has euthanized 14 black bears after determining the animals were 'extremely food conditioned', meaning they had learned to seek out human food sources and posed a safety risk. The decision highlights the ongoing conflict between bears and people in areas where bears access garbage, campsites and other food attractants, and has drawn attention to prevention efforts.