Report conflicts to one of the nearest FWP bear management specialists listed below.
Seeing a bear is not necessarily a reportable encounter or an emergency. Report encounters where the bear displayed aggressive or defensive behavior toward people, livestock or pets, or damaged property.
In an emergency, phone 9-1-1.
For livestock conflicts, contact USDA Wildlife Services.
Grizzly bears are a federally protected species and conflict response is primarily conducted by state wildlife agencies, tribes, and USDA Wildlife Services under the authority of the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
It is illegal to harm, harass, or kill grizzly bears, except in cases of self defense or the defense of others.
Kim Annis |
Libby | (406) 291-1320 | |
Tim Manley |
Kalispell | (406) 250-1265 | |
Erik Wenum |
Kalispell | (406) 250-0062 | |
Jamie Jonkel |
Missoula | (406) 542-5508 | |
Eli Hampson |
Missoula | (406) 210-3213 | Eli.Hampson@mt.gov |
Kevin Frey |
Bozeman | (406) 577-7876 | |
Jeremiah Smith |
Bozeman | (406) 577-7877 | |
Chad White |
Choteau | (406) 466-5100 | |
Wesley Sarmento |
Conrad | (406) 450-1097 | |
Rory Trimbo |
Deer Lodge | (406) 465-9343 | |
Kylie Kembel |
Billings | (406) 850-1131 |