Montana fwp enforcement hires new chief to manage bear etiquette

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0000

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks department has officially welcomed a new chief of enforcement. The agency hopes this leadership change will help standardize the unspoken rules governing how our local wildlife interacts with the growing number of people trying to eat avocado toast on mountaintops.

The primary task for the new chief involves reconciling the traditional “wild” nature of the backcountry with the recent influx of hikers who expect the trails to be as well-groomed as the lawn at the neighborhood yoga studio. It is a delicate balance, as the bears seem increasingly confused by the lack of proper table manners displayed by the weekend crowds.

Enforcement on The Bozeman Daily Bee

Montana fwp enforcement hires new chief to manage bear etiquette