Bear Safety in Jackson Hole

When camping and recreating in the Jackson Hole area it is important to practice certain bear safety techniques to keep you and wonderful bear friends safe. Use the guides and links below to make sure you're safe during bear season and always carry bear spray!

Grand Teton National Park is easily accessible for hiking, backpacking, and sightseeing. It is also bear territory. Click here to learn more about grizzly and black bears in the park.

This web site places special emphasis on keeping bears wild. Learn more about safety techniques for avoiding encounters with bears. This site includes special information on food storage, campsite set-up, viewing and photographing. Find more information about hiking in bear country and how to use bear spray in the event of an encounter. Click here for information.

Being outdoors means being with wildlife. The US Forest Service provides meaningful information on the three species of bears in North America, two of which can be found in Bridger-Teton National Forest and the surrounding areas. Click here to learn more.