Grizzly Bear Advisory Council member seeks public input

SWAN VALLEY - Volunteer Grizzly Bear Advisory Council member and Swan Valley Connections employee Jonathan Bowler talked about the need for public input concerning grizzly bear management. He also talked about the purpose and the work of the GBAC at the Swan Valley Community Council meeting Jan. 21.

Grizzly bear populations continue to expand in Montana and even into areas that have not seen them in decades. It is creating management and conflict challenges demanding solutions.

In April 2019 Montana Governor Steve Bullock directed the GBAC made up of 18 volunteers representing different stakeh...