In the wake of all the grizzly bear activity seen recently in residential areas of Teton County, there is a rapidly growing petition that is asking the Town of Jackson and Teton County to provide bear-proof trash cans for the entire area. With 62,000 signatures, the petition wants Jackson’s town council and Teton County commissioners to put policies in place that will protect … [Read more...] about Petition seeks bear-proof garbage cans
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Wildlife Service trying to retrain Jackson Hole’s wandering Grizzly Bears
Grizzly Bear 399 and her four cubs have been causing some real challenges for wildlife managers in recent weeks. US Fish and Wildlife Service Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator Hilary Cooley has been in Jackson Hole for the last week and a half trying to keep up with the movements of the five bears, but she says they have been good at hiding for periods of time. “So, we’re … [Read more...] about Wildlife Service trying to retrain Jackson Hole’s wandering Grizzly Bears
Grizzly encounters in Jackson Hole cause concern
Imagine going to your front door and spotting a grizzly bear just outside. That was what happened in a residential subdivision in Teton County near the western boundary of Jackson this weekend. The bear is a member of the #399 family who have been roaming through the valley since late this summer and have forced officials to consider what to do to avoid a potentially dangerous … [Read more...] about Grizzly encounters in Jackson Hole cause concern
Residents urged to give bears space
Bears throughout Wyoming, including celebrated Grizzly 399 and her four adolescent cubs, are becoming increasingly active in search of food before winter hibernation. Wyoming’s wildlife managers are encouraging all residents and visitors to do their part to keep bears - and themselves - safe. Kristin Combs with Wyoming Wildlife Advocates says 399 is widely viewed as a national … [Read more...] about Residents urged to give bears space
Grizzlies spotted by morning commuters
After a high-profile grizzly bear sighting on highway 22 on Tuesday, local officials are asking the Teton County Planning Department to provide residents with information about bear-proof garbage containers and looking at the existing regulations on bear conflict areas in Comprehensive Plan. County Commissioner Greg Epstein shared a photo of 5 grizzlies, namely Bear 399 and her … [Read more...] about Grizzlies spotted by morning commuters
