Story Published: Jul 25, 2008 at 6:21 PM MDT
Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 12:44 AM MDT
Greg Losinski with the Idaho Fish and Game says, "If that bear knows that there are people and is not afraid to come in and around them, that is a sign that bear is becoming too accustomed to being around humans."
These bears have had a taste of human food and that can be dangerous to people as well as the bears themselves.
"We know from experience that bears, once they know that something is good there, they're going to come back," says Losinski.
Fish and Game along with the U.S. Forest Service are trying to capture the bears before anyone gets hurt.
"Right now we have traps set and ultimately unless this bear is very fortunate, it's going to be put down," adds Losinski.
People know better than to leave food out, but Fish and Game says this time it was intentional.
"It wasn't an accident. People purposefully put out food to draw the bear in."
People I spoke with in the area know this is bear land.
"That bear will become a continual problem and someone could end up getting hurt," says Mr. Fehmoldt, the Buffalo Campground host.
In Yellowstone Rangers had to euthanize a 130 pound black bear because of the same issue. It's important to keep your food safe and away from these bears.
Paul Watrous, manager of the Buffalo Campground says, "We want to protect that bear and keep it in a wild state."
The Forest Service says they will do whatever it takes to make sure people and these bears are safe.