Staying Safe in Bear Country

Quietly hiking up a steep section of trail, a loud crack of a branch broke the silence. "That’s a big animal," I thought. A rush came over me like a rocky mountain freight train as I quickly realized what was happening. The largest predator in the woods was barreling straight towards me, growling as it announced its intentions. If you spend time in the Mountain West you know that grizzlies are a common thread of discussion. With their population well recovered in a small percentage of their ...

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Jul

2020

Montana BHA Supports Proposed Lost Trail Conservation Area

Author: Josiah Deitz

July 22, 2020 U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceAttn: Ben Gilles922 Bootlegger TrailGreat Falls, MT 59404benjamin_gilles@fws.gov RE: Montana BHA Supports Proposed Lost Trail Conservation Area The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers represents thousands of “public land owners” dedicated to maintaining fish and wildlife habitat and fair chase hunting and fishing opportunities. We are pleased to offer comment during this scoping phase of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to ...