About Bear Conflicts
According to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, bear conflicts are any circumstances where a bear’s conduct endangers people’s safety, their property, or bear conservation. This can include a variety of bear-related actions and circumstances that might have negative outcomes.
The heat map above shows the flow of bear conflicts over the years in the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee national forests, Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, as well as Teton County.
Decrease Chance of Conflicts
Trash
Using bear-resistant trash cans or dumpsters that are approved and designed to prevent bears from accessing the contents can prevent human-bear conflicts. These containers have secure locking mechanisms or sturdy lids that can withstand bear attempts to open them.
Home & Garden
To reduce bear conflicts and comply with home and garden attractant regulations in Teton County, residents should properly manage gardens, secure beehives and bird feeders, keep pet food indoors, and regularly clean barbecue grills and other outdoor cookers.
Recreation
If you are recreating in Teton County, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, or nearby national forests, it’s important to abide by agency regulations and follow tips from Bear Wise Jackson Hole on how to stay safe in Wyoming bear country.