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Hey Bear is more than a brand,  it's a movement.  Our mission of awareness and creating quality,  sustainable products are focused on promoting  symbiotic relationships with bears and their natural habitat.  

08/18/2025

In just one week, three bears were killed by vehicles in Gallatin County—including a female grizzly struck early Sunday on Ousel Falls Road. She was traveling with two cubs that could not be located despite an exhaustive search by Montana FWP.

Late summer is a critical time for bears as they forage for berries before hibernation. When food sources are scarce, they move closer to roads and communities—raising the risk of dangerous wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Drivers, especially around dawn, dusk, and at night, please slow down and stay alert. These are peak wildlife movement hours, and collisions don’t just threaten bears—they endanger people too.

Long-term solutions, like wildlife crossings, are being studied to prevent future tragedies. In the meantime, awareness and careful driving are our best tools to keep wildlife and people safe.

Let’s do our part to protect Montana’s bears and the wild places we all cherish.

To read more go to https://www.explorebigsky.com/female-grizzly-bear-struck-and-killed-on-ousel-falls-road/157447?_kx=i1Jz5koK7eIwnnwomDWjy-HzfRz8u6KMSeAcv9Fhs-ECMVbWOKhg8Dp2i3hD-Q4O.Vkh58U

06/06/2025

A black bear and her cub were recently spotted near Slough Creek — a beautiful reminder that bear season is here and awareness is more important than ever.

This is the time: bears are out, foraging heavily, teaching their young, and navigating a landscape full of people. That means you need to be Bear Aware.

➡️ Carry bear spray and know how to use it
➡️ Hike in groups and make noise
➡️ Never approach or linger near bears
➡️ Keep your food and trash secure

Encounters like this are special—but they also come with responsibility. Let’s all do our part to keep bears wild and safe, and to keep ourselves safe too.

🎥 Credit: Morgan, Brandon & Avari Miller

05/07/2025

Breaking News: Another tragic loss in the grizzly world.

Grizzly 1058—one of Grizzly 399’s legendary four cubs—is dead after an apparent vehicle strike in Grand Teton National Park. He was found 125 feet off Highway 26, just east of the Buffalo Fork River.

This marks the second sibling from 399’s 2020 litter lost to human-related causes, and the third of her 18 offspring killed by a vehicle. Grizzly 399 herself was killed in a car collision just last October.

These losses are heartbreaking reminders of the increasing challenges wild bears face as they navigate human spaces. While vehicle strikes aren’t the leading cause of grizzly deaths in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, their impact—especially on iconic bears—underscores the urgency of addressing wildlife-vehicle collisions and promoting coexistence.

We owe it to them to do better. Drive slow in wildlife zones. Stay alert. And never forget that wild animals deserve wild places.

📷: Larry Flynn

04/30/2025

Bear spray is your number one tool in bear country. Not just for your safety—but for the bear’s, too.

Whether you live, work, or play in grizzly habitat, bear spray should always be on you, easy to reach, and ready to use. Think of it as your seatbelt in the wild.

But bear spray is just one part of being prepared. Travel in groups when you can, make noise—talk, sing, yell “Hey Bear!”—and stay alert. Most bear encounters happen when a bear is surprised, especially near cubs.

Pro Tip: Practice holding it with two hands. Spray low in a “Z” formation if needed.

Let’s keep bear country safe for you and for them.

To learn more, check out the link in bio for more recreation tips.

04/16/2025

Bears Are Awake — Carry Your Bear Spray

Grizzly bears are officially active again across Montana, and a recent incident is a powerful reminder of why it's critical to be prepared in bear country.

Last week, a man shed hunting near Dupuyer encountered a 13-year-old female grizzly with a yearling cub. As he was leaving the area, the bear charged at close range. He shot and killed the bear in self-defense — fortunately, he was uninjured.

This mama bear had no prior history of conflict, and her yearling cub was found unharmed nearby. While tragic, this underscores the reality that as bear populations grow and spread, so do the chances of encountering them — often in places you might not expect.

If you’re out recreating this spring — whether you’re hiking, camping, or shed hunting — always:

• Carry bear spray and know how to use it
• Make noise in areas with limited visibility
• Stay alert and look for signs of bears
• Never approach cubs
• Travel in groups when possible

Grizzlies are still listed as a threatened species — and our actions make a difference in keeping bears wild and people safe.

📷: Gud Kovandrey

04/02/2025

Grizzlies Are Waking Up in Yellowstone

The first confirmed grizzly bear of 2025 has been spotted near Yellowstone’s west entrance! Captured on trail cam and later filmed by wildlife photographer Trent Sizemore, this marks the official start of bear season in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Male grizzlies are the first to emerge from hibernation, searching for food after months without eating. In early spring, they often scavenge for winter-killed animals on south-facing slopes. As bears become more active, it’s time for residents and visitors to be bear aware.

Bear Safety Reminders:

• Secure attractants like food, pet dishes, and garbage
• Carry bear spray and know how to use it
• Make noise when hiking to avoid surprising a bear
• Stay alert and give bears plenty of space—at least 100 yards
• Store food properly when camping or recreating in bear country
• Let’s do our part to keep bears wild and people safe! Learn more about bear safety at heybear.com

03/14/2025

New Funding for Bear Conflict Prevention

Exciting news for Montanans living and working in grizzly bear country! Up to $1 million in funding is now available to support community-led efforts aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflicts.

Eligible projects include:

Bear-resistant waste solutions (like garbage cans and dumpsters)
Infrastructure improvements for securing attractants
Public outreach and education initiatives
Electric fencing for protecting livestock, compost, and more
Program support for community conflict reduction efforts
Grants range from $10,000 to $150,000, and the application deadline for the first round is March 24.

For details and to apply, visit: heart-of-rockies.org/ccr/grants/application-materials

"Investing in bear-resistant infrastructure and education is one of the smartest ways to prevent conflicts," says Steve Primm, Heart of the Rockies Initiative. Let's work together to create safer spaces for bears and people.

02/18/2025

Bear Safety Reminder!

Starting March 1, 2025, food storage requirements are back in effect across the Bozeman, Hebgen Lake, Gardiner, Yellowstone, and Beartooth Ranger Districts of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. This order helps keep both people and bears safe by reducing food-related encounters.

What does this mean for you?

All food, trash, and attractants must be stored in one of the following approved ways:
✅ In a hard-sided vehicle or enclosed trailer
✅ In a bear-resistant container (Find approved products at igbconline.org)
✅ Suspended at least 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from tree trunks

“A clean camp is a safer camp.” Let’s all do our part to protect wildlife and minimize conflicts while enjoying the great outdoors!

🔗 Learn more about bear safety and food storage: Custer Gallatin National Forest - Outdoor Safety & Ethics

📷 YNP Flickr: William Teuscher

01/30/2025

Grizzly Bear ESA Public Meetings Canceled

In a surprising move, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service canceled all four public meetings scheduled to discuss the grizzly bear's Endangered Species Act (ESA) status—just one day before the first meeting was set to begin in Missoula. These meetings were crucial for gathering public input on the decision to retain ESA protections for grizzly bears, which have been protected since 1975.

With over 2,000 grizzly bears currently living in the Lower 48 states, their future remains uncertain as states like Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho petition for delisting. This move would allow for greater flexibility in managing the bears, but conservationists worry it could reverse decades of recovery efforts.

Want to know more about what’s at stake and how this affects grizzly bear conservation? Read more on Mountain Journal.

📷 Flickr: Dan Carline

01/27/2025

We’re thrilled to reopen pre-orders for our Grizzly 399 collection, a heartfelt tribute to the iconic bear who inspired our mission. A portion of proceeds will go to the Center for Large Landscape Conservation and their vital 191 Project, which creates safe wildlife crossings along highways to protect animals and drivers alike.

Join us in honoring Grizzly 399's legacy while making a difference for wildlife conservation. Together, we can help create a safer world for bears and all creatures who share these landscapes.

📷: Adobe-Jillian

01/16/2025

Under a new proposal from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), all grizzly bears in the contiguous United States would be managed as a single population. This change aims to improve recovery efforts and genetic diversity while maintaining their current "threatened" status under the Endangered Species Act.

The proposal rejects recent state petitions from Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming to delist grizzlies in key ecosystems like Yellowstone and the Northern Continental Divide, citing that these populations alone don’t meet distinct population criteria.

This unified approach could lead to better management tools for human-bear conflicts while ensuring a stronger foundation for long-term recovery. Public meetings are happening soon—stay informed and get involved!

📷:YNP Flickr

01/13/2025

There's something magical about seeing a bear in the snow—nature's perfect reminder to slow down and embrace the beauty around us.

Whether they're hibernating or wandering for a snack, bears adapt to winter in incredible ways. It’s a season of resilience.

Take a moment today to get outside, breathe in the crisp winter air, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the season.

📷: YNP Flickr Jesse Larson

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