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Montana euthanizes 14 food-conditioned bears near Bozeman
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Story summary
- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanized 14 bears near Bozeman because they were food-conditioned and habituated to humans.
- The agency acted after a September citizen report alleged bear feeding.
- Officers captured a black bear cub that may be transferred to an accredited zoo.
- Montana law fines intentional bear feeding $50-$1,000, up to six months detention, or both.
- Officials said habituated bears cannot be rehabilitated and will return after relocation.
