> The Montana State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising golfers
>to make 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 to startle the bears
>unexpectedly.
>
> They also advise you to carry pepper spray in the case of an encounter
>with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity.
>
> 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.
>to make 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 to startle the bears
>unexpectedly.
>
> They also advise you to carry pepper spray in the case of an encounter
>with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity.
>
> 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.
