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From Montana FWP:

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the Bangtail Range east of Bozeman this month.

FWP grizzly bear specialists confirmed the sighting after a trail camera captured images of a single subadult grizzly bear on national forest land. This is the first time a grizzly bear has been formally documented in the Bangtails since grizzly bear recovery efforts began. The sighting is not far from areas with previously documented grizzly bear presence, including a grizzly bear of similar size that was seen traveling along the Yellowstone River in Livingston this fall, as well as one observed in the Shields Valley in 2023.

The grizzly bear populations continue to become denser and more widespread in Montana, increasing the likelihood that residents and recreationists will encounter them in more places each year. People should be prepared to encounter grizzly bears anywhere in the western two-thirds of the state.

Photo courtesy FWP

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So many people have reached out, offering to throw their pinkie in the circle to help… THANK YOU!!
Here’s a few updates and ways to help immediately…

No memorial services or official fundraiser/benefit events will take place until Bridget can attend. We still need time with each other and our families to grieve this unthinkable tragedy. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks/months.

That said, here’s how you can HELP NOW…

Bridget’s Medical Recovery Fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-joes-legacy-help-bridget-recover

Kirchner Family Support Fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/kirchner-family-support-fund

Please help if you can. Every little bit makes a difference. We have a LONG road ahead, but we’re so incredibly grateful for this amazing community. Joe is definitely smiling down!

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