Bears may be seen in Yellowstone March through November. Yellowstone is one of the only areas south of Canada that still has large grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) populations. In 2007, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the GYE grizzly bear population segment had recovered sufficient numbers and distribution to be removed from the threatened list. Grizzly bears are usually seen in the open areas. Look for black bears along the edges of trees in the Lamar and Hayden valleys, or among the trees near Mammoth and Tower.
The Yellowstone Park Foundation funded the Bear Awareness Kiosk Project and Grizzly Bear Research. They are currently seeking donations to help fund a Grizzly Bear Moth Study. They are a non-profit organization whose mission is to fund projects and programs that protect, preserve and enhance Yellowstone National Park.
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Did You Know?
There are more people hurt by bison than by bears each year in Yellowstone. Park regulations state that visitors must stay at least 25 yards away from bison or elk and 100 yards away from bears.