Bear-proofing requirements may soon be made for the entirety of Teton County, Wyoming. The Teton County Planning & Building Department has developed and released amended draft regulations related to Wildlife Feeding restrictions and Bear Conflict Area standards, including requirements for bear resistant trash cans countywide.
This update is one component of a series of Natural Resource Land Development Regulation updates within Article 5 of the Teton County Land Development Regulations. The updated regulations aim to reduce human and wildlife conflicts within developed neighborhoods and residences, as well as protect the health and safety of both residents and wildlife.
Requirements include measures for the keeping of food-bearing gardens, compost piles, apiaries, bird feeders and others. In addition, bear resistant trash containers will be required throughout the county. The Teton County Planning Commission will review the draft regulations during their regular meeting on Monday and make a recommendation to the Teton County Board of Commissioners, who will review the recommendations during their January 4th meeting.
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