A black bear paws through garbage in a dumpster in Whitefish recently. State officials are warning people of increased bear activity as the animals begin their fall push for food before winter. (Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks photo)
September 15, 2021
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Unsecured garbage in Whitefish a smorgasbord for bears
19 black bear reports; grizzly relocated
Following recent reports and sightings of 19 black bears getting into garbage and eating fruit in Whitefish, and the capture and relocation of a grizzly bear from downtown Whitefish, state wildlife officials have once again issued a stern warning for Whitefish area residents.