(DILLON, Mont.) - One important thing to do before recreating outdoors in Montana is to learn about bears; their behavior, and how to avoid them. Carrying bear spray when in bear habitats and being aware of your surroundings is a good way to stay safe. Another thing people can do is store their food, garbage, and attractants, appropriately to keep from attracting bears.
The Dillon BLM Field Office has started a bear food storage device check out system that is free to the public. Items include YETI coolers, Bear Kegs, Ursacks (lightweight food storage bag), and a portable 53 foot electric fence.
Items are available for checkout at the Dillon Field Office, 1005 Selway Drive, Dillon, Montana
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
