Yellowstone News and Information

  Woman Is Killed in Montana Bear Attack

Camper Dies in Montana’s Second Fatal Bear Attack of 2021

  News Release Park relocates grizzly bear for visitor and bear safety Irresponsible behavior leads to mandatory court appearance citation NPS Photo Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: June 25, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307-739-3393 Contact: CJ Adams, 307-739-3431 MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton National Park staff recently relocated a subadult grizzly bear within the park after the bear received a food reward in two incidents due to irresponsible human actions. A food storage violation citation with a mandatory court appearance was issued to one individual and both incidents are under investigation.  Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins said, “Feeding wildlife is illegal and dangerous, and we take these incidents very seriously. The impacts of irresponsible behavior can have very negative effects for humans and wildlife.”  On June 11 a visitor reported that a grizzly bear walked through a Grassy Lake Road campsite, sniffed

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  Problem grizzly or problem people? A Togwotee Pass standoff

Grizzly bear 'Felicia' and her cubs may be euthanized for being too close to Wyoming road   Also see: News Release U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Partners Conducting Grizzly Hazing Operations on Togwotee Pass, Public Asked to Avoid Area Irresponsible human behavior escalates need for management actions For Immediate Release June 11, 2021 DENVER – As a result of continued harassment by wildlife viewers creating unsafe conditions on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and partners plan to conduct targeted hazing operations on grizzly bear 863. The Service and partners ask the public to avoid the area if possible and not interfere with these management operations, currently planned for the remainder of June 2021. Allowing wildlife experts to address this issue uninterrupted will increase the chances of this management tactic being successful. People and cars dangerously close to a grizzly bear

Yellowstone park ranger fends off charging grizzly bear

  News Release Solo hiker injured by bear on Beaver Ponds Trail A grizzly bear walks above the Gardner River near the Boiling River parking area NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: May 28, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 On the morning of Friday, May 28, 2021, a male, age 39, sustained injuries from a bear while hiking on the Beaver Ponds Trail at Mammoth Hot Springs. The incident occurred approximately 1.5 miles from the trailhead that originates from the Old Gardiner Road. The male was hiking alone when he encountered what he believed to be two grizzly bears. One bear made contact with the hiker and he sustained significant injuries to his lower extremities but was able to hike out on his own.   He was transported to Livingston Hospital by park ambulance. The Beaver Ponds Trail is closed until further notice. Bear management staff are sweeping the trail to ensure no other hikers are on the trail. There are no further details to shar