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Black Bear Captured in Butte After Trash Scavenging Spree

9/20/2025

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks captured an adult black bear in a Butte neighborhood tree on September 19.
The bear was trapped using rotisserie chicken and will be relocated to its natural habitat.
Residents had reported the bear scavenging through trash for about a week before its capture.
Security footage showed the bear carrying a garbage bag.
Butte Sheriff Ed Lester advised the public to avoid the area during the capture.

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks captured an adult black bear in a Butte neighborhood tree on September 19.
The bear was trapped using rotisserie chicken and will be relocated to its natural habitat.
Residents had reported the bear scavenging through trash for about a week before its capture.
Security footage showed the bear carrying a garbage bag.
Butte Sheriff Ed Lester advised the public to avoid the area during the capture.