Permittee:  Montana State University

The authorized use is located in occupied grizzly bear habitat. To prevent the loss or injury of any grizzly bear and to protect the permittee the following actions are required:

1.  Camp site locations and period of time each location is to be used:  No camping allowed at site.

2.  Areas to avoid or enter, by type of activities and schedule:  None

3.  Seasonal or other Human Activity Limitations:  None

4.  Livestock and pets:  No animals or fowl, other than household pets, shall be kept on premises.  Indoor feeding
     of pets is encouraged.            

5.  Food Storage:  Food items, whether for humans or pets, will be kept in bear-resistant, sealed containers or will be
     made unavailable to grizzly bears in a manner approved by the Forest Officer.

6.  Food Preparation and Cleanup:  When preparing food out-of-doors, such as for barbeques, it is important to clean
     up immediately afterwards to keep the area as free from food odors as possible. Ice chests and food containers
     used out-of-doors must be stored so they are unavailable to bears. This should be in a manner approved by the
     Forest Officer.

7.  Garbage and Refuse Disposal: All garbage will be kept in bear-resistant containers or otherwise made unavailable
      to bears in a manner approved by the Forest Officer.

8.  Suggestions for Minimizing Direct Conflicts:  Permittee will be aware and inform others with in the permitted area of
      the protected status of the grizzly bear and how to prevent grizzly bear/human conflicts.

      -Use of sweet smelling substances is not recommended
      -If you observe a bear - detour. A sow with cubs is particularly dangerous as is a bear that has been surprised.
      -Use caution in approaching carcasses or gut piles.
      -Dogs can disturb a bear and lead it back to you. Consider leaving dogs at home.

9.   Human Safety:  Feeding bears for any purpose is prohibited.  Overnight tent camping by permittees or guests is
      discouraged.

10.  Modification provision:  This "Grizzly Bear Management and Protection Plan" can be modified anytime new
        information or protection practices become known.

11.  Reporting:  Grizzly bear sightings and/or incidents shall be reported to the District Ranger's Office in
        West Yellowstone, at (406) 646-7369.

September 2004

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