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 Bear Precautions: Do not leave packs unattended, even for a few minutes. Allowing a bear to obtain human food even once can result in the bear becoming aggressive about obtaining such food in the future. Make bears aware of your presence on trails by making loud noises such as shouting or singing. This lessens the chance of sudden encounters which are the cause of most bear-related human injuries in the park. Hike in groups and use caution where vision is obstructed. Do not hike after dark. Avoid carcasses as bears often defend this source of food. If a bear is encountered, do not run. Bears can run 30 mph+ and faster than people. Running may elicit an attack from an otherwise non-agressive bear. If the bear is unaware of you, detour away from it. If the bear is aware of you and nearby, but has not acted aggressively, slowly back away.
If approached or charged by a bear, do not run. Some bears will bluff their way out of a threatening situation by charging, then veering off or stopping abruptly at the last second. Bear experts generally recommend standing still until the bear stops and then slowly backing away. If attacked, play dead. Drop to the ground, lift up the legs to the chest and clasp hands over the back of the neck. This technique has been especially successful when encountering female bears with cubs. Another method of protection is the use of pepper spray. It has been effective in more than 90% of the reported instances that it was used. Have pepper spray immediately available and know how to use it. |
 Bison may appear tame and slow, but are unpredictable and dangerous. Every year, visitors approach bison too closely and are gored. People have been killed by these animals which weigh up to 2000 pounds and sprint at 30 miles per hour.
Coyotes can quickly learn bad habits like roadside begging. This may lead to aggressive behavior toward humans. DO NOT FEED ANY WILDLIFE. |
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Climbing trees to avoid bears is a tactic commonly advised but is not very practical in most circumstances. All black bears, all grizzly cubs, and some adult grizzlies can climb trees. Running to a tree may provoke a chase from an otherwise uncertain bear.