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Cattle-killing griz euthanized in upper Blackfoot Valley

by By KEILA SZPALLER Daily Montanan
| August 23, 2024 7:00 AM

OVANDO – An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after four livestock conflicts in the upper Blackfoot Valley during the past month, said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in a news release Wednesday.

FWP wildlife specialists reported that the conflicts began in mid-July east of Lincoln where the bear first killed a calf on leased private property.

“The first depredation was not discovered for a few days, so traps were not set,” FWP said. “FWP worked with the landowner and other partners in the area to try to prevent more livestock depredations. However, the bear remained and continued to pursue cattle.”

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