KALISPELL — State wildlife officials report a grizzly bear charged a landowner near his residence between Condon and Seeley Lake in the Swan Valley earlier this week.

The landowner heard noises outside his residence and disturbances with his livestock and dogs on the night of June 3, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

He walked outside onto his property to check on his animals when FWP reports that the bear charged at him. The man shot and killed the bear.

The man was not hurt.

People who are experiencing conflicts with bears can contact their local FWP bear specialist .

The information below has been provided by FWP.

Be bear aware

Montana is bear country. Grizzly bear populations continue to become denser and more widespread in Montana, increasing the likelihood that

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