Wildlife Subcommittee
The Swan Valley is home grizzly bears, wolves, wolverine, lynx, moose, elk, deer and more. This subcommittee tracks the current science and policy related to sensitive wildlife species, and leverages resources to address the needs for monitoring, research, education, community outreach and innovative conservation strategies.

List of Contacts, Emergencies Dial 911



For more Bear information:
Tim Manley,
Grizzly Bear Management Specialist
Grizzly Bear Conflict Resolution Coordinator
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Kalispell (R-1)
cell: (406) 250-1265
home office: (406) 892-0802
FWP R-1 office: (406) 752-5501

Eric Wenum
Black Bear & Mountain Lion Specialist
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Kalispell (R-1)
cell: (406) 250-0062
home office: (406) 756-1776
FWP R-1 office: (406) 752-5501

To Report a Game or Fish Violation:
Chuck Bartos, Game Warden
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Kalispell (R-1)
cell: (406) 253-2934
home office: (406) 755-3586

For additional information on Bears and other wildlife in the Swan Valley:
Swan Ecosystem Center, Condon
(406) 754-3137

Northwest Connections, Condon
(406) 754-3185

Living with Wildlife Foundation, Condon
(406) 754-0010

Injured Birds & Wildlife - See Wildlife Rehabilitator (see below)

Public Forest Lands:
Swan Lake Ranger District, Bigfork
(406) 837-7500

Flathead National Forest, Kalispell
(406) 758-5200

State Forest Lands and Burning & Wildfires
Montana Dept of State Lands
Swan River State Forest @ Goat Creek
(406) 754-2301

Hunting & Fishing Questions
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Kalispell (R-1)
(406) 752-5501

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Missoula (R-2)
(406) 542-5500