Because he didn't have a history of conflict, FWP staff released him on-site.

Source: https://newstalkkgvo.com/missoula-bitterroot-montana-grizzly-bears/

FWP says property owners need to store garbage in bear-resistant cans, and keep from leaving food and other attractants out, including pet food, chicken feed, and BBQs.

Source: https://realnewsmontana.com/ixp/117/p/bear-spray-montana/

"If folks are attacked by an otter, our recommended response is to fight back, get away, and get out of the water," says FWP official Morgan Jacobsen.

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/338525/3-women-injured-in-montana-otter-attack.html

In her update of bear distribution in Montana, FWP research biologist Cecily Costello reviewed the GPS data of a handful of bears known to have traveled south from the northern recovery zones, including two bears from this year.

Source: https://newstalkkgvo.com/behind-preparing-bitterroot-grizzlies/

“It’s an honor to serve Montana as FWP director, and I’m humbled by the confidence Governor Gianforte has placed in me.

Source: https://newstalkkgvo.com/ixp/117/p/new-montana-fwp-director-promoted-from-within/

The honorary warden ceremony was presided over by Montana FWP Chief of Law Enforcement Ron Howell.

Source: https://realnewsmontana.com/ixp/117/p/montana-fwp-honorary-game-warden-is-9-years-old/