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This story is guaranteed to make you feel warm and fuzzy.

University of Montana Police reported a second black bear sighting on Sunday. 9-1-1 reported the sighting that occurred near the UM tennis courts.

After postponing discussions on efforts to ease crowding on the Madison River, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now announcing an August 13th meeting.

The good news is that "overnight camping opportunities will resume at most FWP fishing access sites and state parks on May 1."

FWP, in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, captured the bears in the Whitefish Range.

FWP bear management specialist, Jamie Jonkel, said the bear was exhibiting extreme food-conditioned behavior.

Anyone who may have information on this incident are being asked to call Montana’s toll-free hotline for reporting poaching, 1-800-TIP-MONT (847-6668).

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking the person responsible for putting plastic zip ties on the jaws of Missouri River walleye to stop.

The bear was said to be terrified of people during the operation, and at one point tried to escape the wrong way, running toward the trees of town.

Bold action by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in hopes of containing the spread of a parasite blamed for the recent fish kill on the Yellowstone River.