HELENA, Mont. â Bears are emerging from dens with the onset of spring, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is reminding people to âBe Bear Aware.â Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded and bears are sometimes found in historic ranges beyond western Montana. As bears begin foraging for food, FWP is asking residents to remove or secure food attractants such as garbage, bird feeders and pet food. The most common human-bear conflicts involve unsecured food attractants. People venturing into the outdoors should âBe Bear Awareâ by following these precautionary steps: ⢠Carry and know how to use bear spray.