The Montana State Department of Fish & Wildlife is advising golfers to take extra precautions & be on the alert for bears while in the Gallatin, Helena & Lewis & Clark National Forests golf courses. They advise golfers to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert, but not startle the bears unexpectedly. They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case of an encounter w/ a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity. Golfers should be able to recognize the difference between black bear & grizzly bear droppings on the golf course. Black bear droppings are smaller & contain berries & possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly droppings have bells in them & smell like pepper spray.
Thanks to my Dad for sending this in!
