"Just joined this and saw the discussion. Black Bear and Grizzlies are in Tetons and Bridger Forests. Saw a couple last fall about 50 mi NE of Jackson Hole and have seen them south of there before. Also, have seen many in AK.
Previous comments are…"
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Stu Ryder replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking
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Sandra left a comment for dmr"Hi dmr!
Welcome to CampersIndex!
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Eve Wills replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"Thanks for the comments, Brenda. As you say, you should never run from a bear, or do anything that would incite predator responses in an animal, and I certainly was not suggesting that. Your admonition to pay attention to your surroundings is the…"
Brenda Lance replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"Eve,
I would agree that with you about the backing away slowly and quietly when encountering a grizzly when there is really no threat. In these times the bears may not even know you are there for some period of time, giving one a chance to quietly…"
Sandra replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"Excellent info, Eve."
Eve Wills replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"Actually, I wouldn't worry about moose in Yellowstone, unless you are going to be hiking in the Bechler, the swampier areas near Swan Lake flats or in the vicinity of Cooke City. Most of the park is lousy habitat for moose, and I rarely, if…"
dmr replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"Thanks for all the good info. What about Moose? How does one avoid them if encountered on a hiking trail?
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Eve Wills replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"In my opinion, people are way too worried about bears in Yellowstone (a fear commonly referred to as Bearanoia ;)). From the time Yellowstone was created as a National Park in 1872, there have been 5 bear-related fatalities, and a couple of dozen…"
Sandra replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"You probably have much more direct experience with grizzlies, Brenda. All I've encountered are various black bears. Love 'em.
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Sandra replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"Some precautions: 1) Take some bear spray (super magnum https://store.udap.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=18CP&Category_Code=BS), 2) store your food in bear cans (http://www.counterassault.com/html/bearkeg.html), 3) don't…"
Brenda Lance replied to dmr's discussion Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons in the group Backpacking & Hiking"Don't know about Grizzlies in Yellowstone/Tetons, but grew up with them in Alaska. Just make sure you follow all the steps like wearing some kind of noise makers on your shoes so not to surprise them; if you do have an encounter, DON"T…"
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Grizzly bears in Yellowstone/Tetons
Anyone know about status of Grizzlies in Yellowstone/Tetons. Will be going thereto backpack and/or day hike and don't want to see one!ThanksSee More
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- At 8:33pm on August 29, 2009, Sandra said…
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- At 8:05pm on August 29, 2009, Sandra said…
- Hi dmr!
Welcome to CampersIndex!
You might want to check out our California group at http://www.campersindex.com/group/california and other groups you might be interested in. We have about 70 groups all together, so I’m sure you will find many groups that interest you.
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-- Sandra
PS -- I've seen your comments in the Backpacking group but am wondering how you made them since you aren't a member of that group. Must be a bug. Could you please join the Backpacking group? Thanks!
- At 9:34am on August 3, 2009, dmr said…
- Wondering if anyone has backpacked in/near Yellowstone, Grand Tetons
this summer 2009 and what the grizzly bear situation is. I primarily
backpack but not interested in meeting up w/grizzly. Any way to find
out about this?
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