I don't like having them around town. But there isn't a whole lot that can be done. My dad has had to bring the pickup and get my brother and me out of our tree stands before. My brother was in a stand when a sow and 2 cubs came walking up. She stood up and looked at him and wouldn't leave. That was only 5 miles from town. Dad had to come get me out of my stand when a sow and cub walked by my treestand and also wouldn't leave. I was less than a mile out of town. Seems like every year more and more show up around town. Only a matter of time until something bad happens. The school has had to cancel recess a few times in the last couple years because of grizzlies in the area.
Deer Tracker
I recall a news story ~ 20 years ago of a grizzly in Choteau. Some teenagers saw it walking through town so reported it to the sheriff. The sheriff chased it across the court house lawn and out of town. It is quite amazing how many have been close to town there over the years.
