State Of Montana Grizzly Bear Notice January 27, 1999 In light of the rising frequency of recent human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is today advising hikers, hunters, and fisherman to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field. We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them. We also advise the outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should also recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear droppings, however, are much larger, contain little bells, and smell like pepper.
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