Apr 24, 2026
As grizzly bears emerge from hibernation this month, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging livestock producers and homeowners to take proactive steps to avoid conflicts.
Biologists recently spotted the first grizzly of 2026 scavenging on a bison carcass in Yellowstone’s northern backcountry. While males emerge in March, females with cubs are beginning to appear now. Officials recommend securing livestock feed and garbage to limit attractants that draw bears into areas where people live and work.
Innovative ranchers are increasingly using GPS collars on cattle to monitor herd behavior and detect potential predator interactions in real-time, helping to mitigate losses during this active season.