Tag Archives: black bear

Habituated Yellowstone black bear put down

After a habituated Yellowstone black bear entered a backcountry campsite and bit several campers before raiding the group’s food cache, rangers made the decision to kill the bear.

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More Yellowstone Wildlife Incidents, This Time Involving Black Bears

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After several more Yellowstone wildlife incidents involving black bears, National Park Service officials are asking visitors to exercise more caution when handling food at campsites.

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A Rainy Saturday Trip to Yellowstone National Park

It’s not quite the end of the season, but the end felt near on a rainy Saturday trip to Yellowstone National Park.

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Hustle and Bustle in Yellowstone on Memorial Day

Baby bison, tiny bear cubs, coyotes, elk in velvet, wolf dens—and a whole lot of people were all part of Memorial Day in Yellowstone.

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Seasonal Bear Management Restrictions Going Into Effect March 10

Several restrictions in some bear management areas around Yellowstone National Park will go into effect Friday, March 10.

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Practicing Bear Spray Usage Before You Need It

The first time you deploy a canister of bear spray shouldn’t be the first time you actually need it.

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Old Yellowstone: Bear Feeding

Once upon a time, bear feeding was as popular (if not more so) than geyser watching in Yellowstone National Park.

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Grizzly Bear Proof Container Testing At GWDC Hits Snag

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Researchers at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center have an unusual grizzly problem on their hands.

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Yellowstone Black Bear Put Down

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A Yellowstone black bear acclimated to human food was put down at Canyon Campground on Saturday night.

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Endangered Species Coalition: Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Merits Protection

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Yellowstone SignIn a move that doesn't surprise Yellowstone National Park observers grappling with climate change, the Endangered Species Coalition named the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem as one of the 10 most endangered areas on the globe.

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