>The Montana Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers, and
> hunters,
> >fishermen to take extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while
> in
> >the mountains.
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> >Hikers are advised to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells
> on
> >their clothing to alert but not startle the bears
> >unexpectedly.
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> >They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case of an encounter with
> a
> >bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity.
> >
> >People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear
> and
> >grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain
> berries
> >and possibly squirrel fur.
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> >Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper
> >spray
