MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Black bears and grizzly bears have started leaving their dens as spring weather has taken hold in western Montana.

The Missoulian reports (http://bit.ly/2nbmnlA ) Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says residents should avoid attracting bears by taking down bird feeders, not leaving out garbage and cleaning up chicken and livestock feed.

Wildlife biologists say they've set a trap for one bear that's been spotted recently in Arlee but have had no luck catching the animal.

After a long winter hibernation, bears are seeking out new grass and other vegetation to get their digestive systems up and running again.

Agency officials warn residents to be on the lookout for both bears and mountain lions this spring.

They also are reminding people that it's illegal to intentionally feed those animals in Montana.

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Information from: Missoulian, http://www.missoulian.com