AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBear & Wildlife Safety: Montana wildlife officials are urging caution after a bear attack on the Cedar Flats trail complex near Columbia Falls left a woman seriously injured; the area is closed while investigators search. Bear Aware Month: FWP is kicking off Bear Aware Month with public events, including a fruit donation drive in Kalispell to reduce fall attractants and support the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Wolf Management: Montana set a new 2026-27 wolf hunting and trapping quota of 300 wolves after an updated population model, with most harvest allocations in western Montana. Water Quality: Missoula is moving toward a bio-filtration project for Pattee Creek after monitoring found emerging pesticide-related contaminants like carbaryl, diuron, and prometon. Public Health: A bat in Cascade County tested positive for rabies, prompting reminders to avoid handling wild animals and keep pets vaccinated. Local Land & Community: Teton County producers formed a new Farm Bureau chapter, and Glacier National Park visitors were reminded to stay on trails and keep distance from wildlife after a tense off-trail goat encounter.
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