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Bear awareness program presented by biologist tonight

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Annmarie Prince pauses with a trapped, tranquilized and relocaed black bear she's preparing for release into the wild. (Washington Fish and Wildlife Department)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Annmarie Prince pauses with a trapped, tranquilized and relocaed black bear she's preparing for release into the wild. (Washington Fish and Wildlife Department)
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Annmarie Prince pauses with a trapped, tranquilized and relocaed black bear she's preparing for release into the wild. (Washington Fish and Wildlife Department)

WILDLIFE – A free presentation on bears and how to avoid bear attacks will be presented by a state wildlife biologist on Monday at 7 p.m. at Mountain Gear Corporate Headquarters , 6021 E. Mansfield Ave. in Spokane.

Annemarie Prince, of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, plans to cover bear biology, safety and demonstrate the use of bear spray in a program organized by the Spokane Mountaineers.

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