Bear Aware - Yellowstone NP bear spray rentals

Bear Aware - Yellowstone NP bear spray rentals Save money, get educated, hike prepared. We know how great it is to enjoy the Great Outdoors. A sprayed bear is a saved bear.

Bear Spray Rental network—8 Pickup Locations, 15 Drop Off locations—Conveniently located throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, spanning Jackson Hole to Bozeman and everywhere in between. We also know the importance of being prepared for unexpected bear and wildlife encounters. Our goal is to assist Yellowstone National Park shift the mindset of visitors from one of reluctance to one of rea

diness when it comes to carrying bear spray. In due time, carrying bear spray will be as commonplace as wearing sunscreen to a beach, or buckling a seatbelt when driving, everyday precautions that were a rarity not too long ago. Bear Aware is committed to promoting the safe viewing of wildlife from proper distances, what to do in the event of a wildlife encounter, and how to be best prepared when exploring Bear Country. Wildlife that becomes habituated to humans are relocated to an unfamiliar location which can be detrimental to the animal. Also, when a bear attacks a human, the bear is often tracked and killed. When a person takes and follows the "I Am Bear Aware Pledge," there is a greater chance humans and wildlife will remain safe and unharmed.

06/17/2026

Humans would call this “hangry”, bears just call it eating. Never get between a bear and its food. If you see a carcass while hiking in bear country, LEAVE. Pull out your bear spray, take the safety off, be ultra alert, and get the hell outta there! If you walked up on a grizzly having a snack… also leave, get back 100+ yards (91+ meters) and watch safely with a telephoto lens or a spotting scope/binos

06/16/2026

See an abundance of ravens on a trail? That could be a sign of a carcass nearby! You should consider a different route. thanks for the great shot 🎥: tomcarsonfilm

06/15/2026

A bears sense of smell is crazy! This is one of the reasons bear spray is so effective! Would you want to smell 2100 times better than you can now? 🤯 🎥: tomcarsonfilm

06/07/2026

I bet this poor little guy was freaked out! Bears can be anywhere at any time. We’re not saying you need to walk around the Jackson Hole Town Square carrying bear spray, but if you’re going hiking and sight-seeing in or around Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks… yeah carry bear spray! Great shot from

06/04/2026

This goes to show ya, even if you’ve been to a dispersed camping area many times, never seen any bears, think it’s probably safe because it’s unlikely a bear would be this far, you would be absolutely wrong! Bears can be anywhere at any time. There are no real “boundaries” in bear country, they don’t stay JUST in Grand Teton National Park. Carry bear spray and know how to use it!

05/31/2026

“Do research before hiking in bear country, and especially make sure to have bear spray!” This encounter is a perfect example of how FAST bears are but also how fast they can come up on you while hiking in Glacier, Grand Teton, or Yellowstone National Parks!

While the likelihood of having to spray a bear is very low, the likelihood is not zero! Grizzly bears can be anywhere at any time… yes, even the popular tourist spots! Always carry bear spray, know how to use it, and be alert!

Our recommendation of one can of bear spray per adult comes not from us but from bear management teams and park rangers in both GYNP and YNP, as well as the Interagency Grizzly Bear Commitee and conservation groups.

05/27/2026

Have you ever wondered why bikes aren’t allowed on almost any trail in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks? Here’s a taste. Bears can be very curious! Be alert, carry bear spray, and know how to use it!

05/12/2026

The bears are out and about in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks! Are you carrying bear spray?? If you’re not, it just got so much easier to get your hands on some AND learn how to properly use it! We have FOUR new locations open making Bear Aware the largest and most convenient bear spray rental network no matter where you’re coming from or leaving to!

Bear Aware rentals are now available in:
- Livingston, MT at the chamber of commerce
- Gardiner, MT at the chamber of commerce.
- Gardiner, MT at Yellowstone Dreamin’ Adventures.
- Red Lodge, MT t Sylvan Peak Mountain Shop

Be Bear Aware, carry bear spray, and know how to use it!

Full-on bear season is getting so close! Male grizzly’s have already been spotted in Yellowstone National Park this spri...
03/18/2026

Full-on bear season is getting so close! Male grizzly’s have already been spotted in Yellowstone National Park this spring. They’re hungry so, as always, respect and admire them from a distance: 100yrds (91m).

The first Grizzly Bear sighting of Spring 2026! Male Grizzly’s are usually the first to wake up from their hibernation a...
03/11/2026

The first Grizzly Bear sighting of Spring 2026! Male Grizzly’s are usually the first to wake up from their hibernation and immediately start looking for food. Moms bears and cubs usually start waking up end of April and May.

Remember: ALL of Yellowstone is bear country! From deep in the backcountry to boardwalks and parking lots, bears can be anywhere. Protect yourself and bears by following a few simple guidelines:
- Carry bear spray, know how to use it, and keep it readily available
- Hike in groups of 3 or more
- Stay alert
- If you see a bear DO NOT RUN
- Stay at least 100 yards (91 meters) away from bears! Use binoculars, spotting scopes, or your camera lens/zoom to see them closer.
- Store food, cooking gear, garbage, and other attractants in a hard-sided vehicle or bear-proof storage boxes.
- Report bear sightings and encounters to a park ranger ASAP.

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Canyon Village
Yellowstone National Park, WY
82190

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