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Bear Country

Learn About Bears

Black vs Grizzly Bears

Learn about the physical characteristics and general differences between the two bear species that call Wyoming home – black bears and grizzly bears.

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Identify Bear Behavior

Stay informed about behavioral differences between black bears and grizzly bears, including aggressiveness, social behavior, and how they react to humans.

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Seasonal Food Sources

Viewing bears in the wild is always an exciting experience; however, it can be frightening and dangerous to have a surprise encounter with a bear. Learning what bears are eating throughout the year will help you identify areas where you may encounter a bear. Learning how to identify these areas and avoiding them at key times of the year will help minimize human-bear conflict.

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Our Mission

Bear Wise Jackson Hole is working to significantly reduce human-bear conflicts in Teton County, Wyoming through education and outreach to locals and visitors. Teton County experiences an average of 71 human-bear conflicts per year. To  reduce human-wildlife conflict, both Teton County and the Town of Jackson have instated regulations that require private landowners and businesses to secure wildlife attractants on their properties. These requirements provide a powerful base for conservation, but extensive outreach and communication are needed to inform residents. Bear Wise Jackson Hole is filling that gap by providing information and assistance securing bear attractants in Teton County, WY.

Bear Wise Jackson Hole is a decades long partnership between Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Bear Wise Jackson Hole also works closely with Teton County, Wyoming, and the Town of Jackson.

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