Cooley says the population around Glacier National Park, which contains an even larger number of bears than the Yellowstone area, is healthy and strong.
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There will be bear activity in September. Later September the bears start to go into hyperplasia (sp) where they start to eat voraciously to prepare for winter. Many Glacier area is well known for bears on the hillside even more so than usual, around labor day and later. August anywhere the hucks are out and ready.
Although not commonly seen, they persist in stable densities throughout Glacier. Read about mountain lion safety before hitting the trail. As one of Glacier's larger predators, mountain lions pursue a wide variety of prey, including deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep, as well as smaller animals.
1. BEARS. Glacier is home to both grizzly and black bears. The park provides the core of one of the largest remaining grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states.
You can avoid them in central and southern portions of Florida. Another option: get in the water. There are no bears in Dry Tortugas National Park, though there are West Indian manatees, which we've scientifically determined are some of the cutest animals in national parks around the country.
Carry Bear SprayBear spray is an inexpensive way to deter bear attacks and has been shown to be the most effective deterrent. Be sure you know how to use it and that you are carrying it in an accessible place. Check the Ranger-led Activity page for summer demonstrations.
Lamar ValleyValleys and meadows are the best places to spot Yellowstone bears. And what better place to start looking for grizzly bears in Yellowstone than the area known as “America's Serengeti”?