Bears on the Hunt for Berries | Butte News

Bears are going hungry this year, and it’s causing chaos in Montana—late spring frosts wrecked the huckleberry crop, forcing desperate bears into neighborhoods and hiking trails. Over 270 bear encounters reported in just two months, likely a huge undercount. With berries scarce, experts urge people to stay away from wild berry patches and keep their distance—because when bears are starving, they don’t care about your picnic basket. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5c06c8d13e3957a