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A hungry black bear takes advantage of unsecured garbage cans in St. Ignatius.Bear-resistant containers can help prevent a mess, protect people and pets, and keep bears from being euthanized due to becoming dangerously habituated to human food sources. (Courtesy of Tamara Schane)

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Springtime welcomes bears back to the Valley
March 13, 2021 12:05 a.m.

Springtime welcomes bears back to the Valley

As spring approaches, the Tribal Wildlife Management Program would like to remind the public that bears, both black and grizzly, will be soon emerging from their dens.

Assistance available to prevent bear conflicts
June 18, 2020 10:54 a.m.

Assistance available to prevent bear conflicts

A large black bear is just this week’s latest bruin to feast at the St. Ignatius home garbage smorgasbord.