06/10/2026
🐻 Successful Black Bear Release by CSKT Game Warden Noah Durheim 🐻
CSKT Game Warden Noah Durheim recently completed a successful black bear capture and relocation. As bears become more active across the Reservation, calls for bear-related incidents are beginning to increase, and our wardens are staying busy responding to conflicts.
You can help reduce bear encounters by taking a few simple precautions around your home and property:
• Secure household garbage in bear-resistant containers or buildings.
• Bring pet food indoors and avoid leaving it outside overnight.
• Remove other attractants such as bird seed, livestock feed, and outdoor freezers when possible.
Currently, the CSKT Tribal Game Warden Program has only four black bear traps available, and all four are currently deployed. Approximately 90% of our bear conflict calls are related to unsecured household garbage, making proper garbage storage the single most effective way to prevent bear problems.
If you would like more information on living safely with bears and reducing conflicts, please stop by the CSKT Polson Office to pick up educational brochures and resources.
Thank you for helping keep both people and bears safe.
