Warning concerning Bears on Golf Courses

The Montana State Department of Fish and Wildlife is
advising golfers to take extra precautions and be on
the alert for bears while playing on Gallatin, Helena,
and Lewis and 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 them to carry pepper spray in the
case of a close encounter, as things could get hairy.
It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear
activity and golfers should be able to recognize the
difference between black bear and grizzly bear
droppings on the golf course.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries
and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly bear droppings
have bells in them and smell like pepper spray.