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Low huckleberry crop leads to earlier-than-usual rise in bear conflicts across NW Montana

NBC Montana

Aug 6, 2026

Low huckleberry crop leads to earlier-than-usual rise in bear conflicts across NW Montana

A below-average huckleberry crop this year is contributing to more bear activity in Northwest Montana.Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Kalispell says they've b |!| Kalispell

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Low huckleberry crop leads to earlier-than-usual rise in bear conflicts across NW Montana

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