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Spring Awakens Bears: Stay Safe in Jackson!

4/22/2025

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As spring unfolds in Jackson, Wyoming, bears are waking from their winter slumber. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges outdoor lovers to stay vigilant, keeping a safe 100-yard distance and understanding bear behaviors. Hiking in groups, making noise, and carrying bear spray are essential precautions, while new bear-resistant trash cans aim to minimize human-bear encounters.

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Story summary

As spring unfolds in Jackson, Wyoming, bears are waking from their winter slumber. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges outdoor lovers to stay vigilant, keeping a safe 100-yard distance and understanding bear behaviors. Hiking in groups, making noise, and carrying bear spray are essential precautions, while new bear-resistant trash cans aim to minimize human-bear encounters.