Bear Spray Giveaway
Game & Fish to give away a free can of bear spray to hunters who present a current Wyoming hunting or fishing license, starting at 8:00am, Wednesday, September 20 at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. The…
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Yellowstone Kills Aggressive Bear
On September 8, 2017, National Park Service biologists captured and killed a bear near Heart Lake in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park. The immature, male grizzly was repeatedly involved in conflicts with humans. This bear began exhibiting bold…
Grizzly Bear Research Trapping to be Conducted
Visitors Reminded to Stay Out of Posted Areas Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team will conduct grizzly bear research and trapping operations within Grand Teton National Park Tuesday, September 19 through November 15. This research is part of…
Hiker Charged By Griz On Sawtelle
A hiker on the Lake Marie Trail south of Sawtell Peak near Island Park Idaho was charged twice by a grizzly bear. The hiker deployed bear spray and was able to safely get away from the bear. Hikers are warned…
Teton Park Rangers Busy
Park rangers have responded to several recent incidents in Grand Teton National Park. All park recreationists, including climbers, hikers and boaters, are reminded to be prepared with appropriate equipment, the skills to use the equipment and the skills to safely…