Be Bear Aware | For Anglers & Hunters

Name: Be Bear Aware | For Anglers & Hunters
Start: 2026-04-23T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-04-23T19:30:00-06:00
Location: 1121 Shiloh Crossing Blvd, 59102

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1121 Shiloh Crossing Blvd, 59102 | Billings, MT

🐻 Get Bear Aware before your next adventure 🌲
Join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks experts for a FREE Bear Safety Training designed to help you hunt, hike, fish, and recreate confidently in bear country. Whether you are new to the outdoors or just want a refresher, this session covers the essentials for staying safe and prepared.
What you will learn:
• How to recognize and understand bear behavior
• Proven bear avoidance strategies while hunting and fishing
• What to do during a bear encounter
• When and how to properly use bear spray with hands on practice
🧴 Bonus: Bring expired bear spray to safely dispose of it during the event
📅 Date: April 16
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Billings SCHEELS Training Rooms
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend but registration recommended due to limited space
Come learn from the experts and feel more confident heading into Montana’s wild places.