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  Bears are emerging from hibernation in Grand Teton National Park           NPS Photo/C. Adams News Release Date: March 14, 2022 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY—On Sunday, March 13, the first grizzly bear sighting of 2022 was reported in Grand Teton National Park. Now that bears are emerging from their dens, visitors and local communities are encouraged to secure attractants. Adult male grizzly bears typically emerge from hibernation in March, and females with young usually emerge between April and early May. When bears emerge from their dens, they search for food, which often includes scavenging carcasses of animals that died during the winter. Bears may display aggressive behavior towards humans if approached while feeding on carcasses. “Bear season has begun, how it ends depends on all of us,” said Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins. “We welcome the community led effort to work across boundaries to protect bears in Jackson Hole, and we need everyone’s

Portion of Backcountry Skiing Area in Grand Teton NP Closed for Human and Wildlife Safety     Portion of Backcountry Skiing Area on 25 Short Closed for Human and Wildlife Safety NPS Photo/C. Adams Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: March 19, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton National Park is implementing a temporary area closure for human and wildlife safety. A portion of the east-facing slope of 25 Short is closed until further notice to prevent potential conflict between a denning grizzly bear and skiers. The east-facing slope below the skier summit and the true summit of Peak 9975, known as 25 Short, is closed. Direct access across the summit ridgeline to Turkey Chute, Chute the Moon and other routes to Avalanche Canyon is open.  This area is routinely accessed from the Taggart Lake Trailhead.   Bears are beginning to emerge from hibernation. Approximately fifty pe