Columbia Falls adopts emergency ordinance due to increased bear activity

Columbia Falls Council Approves Temporary Emergency Bear Ordinance

Columbia Falls city councilors this week unanimously approved an emergency, temporary bear ordinance to address a rise in bear conflicts in the city and the Flathead Valley that has continued throughout the summer and into the start of fall. The ordinance took effect immediately after Monday night’s vote and will last up to 90 days. […]

Columbia Falls adopts emergency ordinance due to increased bear activity

As bear activity increases around the community, Columbia Falls officials are taking preventative action to prevent human-wildlife conflicts.