Yellowstone Nationwide Park offers guests with 2.2 million acres of intact ecosystem with unparalleled wildlife viewing experiences. Practically 300 species of birds, 16 species of fish, 5 species of amphibians, six species of reptiles, and 67 species of mammals stay contained in the park, together with two forms of bears.
Whereas Yellowstone is thought for its grizzly bear inhabitants, black bears are frequent all through the park, particularly on the northern vary and within the Bechler space. Grizzlies are extra agressive and extra seemingly to make use of their measurement to guard each themselves and their cubs, however black bears can nonetheless be a hazard to people. An intensive bear administration plan retains each bears and folks protected contained in the park, guaranteeing that the animals don’t turn out to be a danger and a nuisance.
In some instances this implies hazing the animals away from populated areas, utilizing noise makers and bear spray to scare them into leaving. On this scenario two park rangers have been pressured to haze a mom black bear and two cubs with bear spray as they got here too near a crowded highway.
Each rangers within the video did a superb job at holding the animals away from the group of individuals. All bears ought to be handled with respect and warning by guests, giving them at the least 100 yards (300 toes) of house. Moreover vacationers at Yellowstone Nationwide Park are inspired to hold bear spray and know methods to use it in case a bear does method and no ranger is round to cease it. Extra on bear security contained in the park is out there under:
All of Yellowstone is bear nation, from the paths within the park’s backcountry to the boardwalks and parking tons round Outdated Devoted. Your security can’t be assured, however you may play an lively function in defending your self and the bears individuals come right here to get pleasure from.
- Give bears house. Preserve at the least 100 yards (93 meters) from bears always and by no means method a bear to take a photograph.
- Carry bear spray and know methods to use it. We suggest every particular person carry one can of bear spray in a readily accessible location like a quick-draw holster (not stowed away in your backpack).
- Hike in teams and make noise. Since 1970,91% of the individuals injured by bears in Yellowstone have been mountaineering alone or with just one mountaineering accomplice. Solely 9% of the individuals injured by bears have been in teams of three or extra individuals. Whereas mountaineering on a path, periodically yell “Hey bear!” to alert bears of your presence. Study extra about backcountry security.
- Respect closures. Don’t journey in areas closed for bear administration.
- By no means feed bears. Bears that turn out to be depending on human meals could turn out to be aggressive towards individuals and might be killed.
- Keep together with your stuff. Don’t depart packs or luggage containing meals unattended, even for a couple of minutes, as bears study new meals sources shortly.
- If a bear approaches or touches your automotive, honk your horn and drive away. We need to discourage this habits for the bears’ security and yours.
- Assist us unfold the phrase! Share posters from our “A Bear Doesn’t Care” marketing campaign.
If you happen to’re concerned in a battle with a bear, no matter how minor, contact us or report it to a park ranger as quickly as doable. If cell service is out there, dial 911. The lives of different individuals, and the bear, could rely on it.
