NEW ONLINE GRIZZLY BEAR TOOL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) recently introduced a new online tool designed to help track grizzly bear mortality across the state. This platform provides up-to-date data on all known grizzly deaths, including details like location, date, and cause. The primary goal of the tool is to promote transparency in grizzly bear conservation and help the public and wildlife managers better understand the challenges impacting grizzly populations. By making this information accessible, FWP aims to raise awareness about the factors contributing to bear deaths, such as human-wildlife conflicts, poaching, or natural causes.
Grizzly bears, a species protected under the Endangered Species Act in Montana, face numerous threats, and tracking mortality is a key aspect of their management and conservation. The tool is expected to serve as a valuable resource for conservationists, policymakers, and residents to follow mortality trends and the impact of efforts to mitigate these deaths.
Users of the tool can filter data based on specific criteria like regions or timeframes, which helps provide insights into seasonal patterns and geographical hotspots for grizzly mortality. The resource will be regularly updated, ensuring timely and accurate data for anyone interested in the welfare of Montana’s grizzly bear population.
FWP’s initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure the long-term survival of the species while balancing the interests of people living in areas with bear activity. This tool adds another layer of visibility into how the state is managing human-bear conflicts, habitat protection, and the overall health of the species.
To access the tool and learn more about grizzly bear mortality, visit the FWP website.
