FWP to host grizzly bear awareness meeting in Big Sandy, May 5 Topics will include safety tips and minimizing conflict

BIG SANDY- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a public meeting on grizzly bear awareness, including how to minimize conflict, on Wednesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the Big Sandy Senior Center. The event is open to the public, and area landowners are encouraged to attend. The meeting will follow the Choteau County/Senior Center recommendations for Covid-19 precautions, and seating may be limited. Please do not attend if you are having any flu or cold-like symptoms.

During the last several years, grizzly bears have been expanding out of their recovery zones, including to the prairies east of t...