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Bear, Mountain Lion, and Wolf Relocation

Throughout the year, FWP is called on to respond to wildlife-most notably black bears-that come in close contact with homeowners and residential areas. FWP also responds to calls related to grizzly bears, and, less frequently, mountain lions. FWP is also responsible for calls from ranchers and others whose livestock or pets have encounters with wolves.

On this Web page visitors can keep track of bears, mountain lions, and wolves that are trapped or otherwise captured and relocated to another area.

In Montana, wildlife and humans live in close contact with each other every day. Visit the Living with Wildlife pages for tips on how to deal with wildlife that enters neighborhoods and backyards.

Wildlife Relocation Search

Relocation Year: 

FWP Region County Release Location Release Date Species Reason for Relocation
1 lake Goat Creek 05/21/2013 Black Bear
sub-adult male
Human Conflict
2 missoula Helena FWP Rehab Center 04/26/2013 Black Bear
adult female
Orphaned
2 missoula Helena FWP Rehab Center 04/26/2013 Black Bear
COY male
Orphaned
2 missoula Helena FWP Rehab Center 04/26/2013 Black Bear
COY male
Orphaned
1 flathead North Fork Flathead (US/Canadian border) 04/23/2013 Grizzly Bear
sub-adult male
Human Conflict
1 lincoln FWP Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Helena 04/04/2013 Black Bear
yearling male
Orphaned