[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":307},["ShallowReactive",2],{"all-wildlife":3},[4,37,81,134,168,208,259],{"id":5,"behaving":6,"description":7,"encountering":8,"extension":23,"heroCrop":24,"meta":29,"name":30,"stats":31,"stem":32,"wildFacts":33,"__hash__":36},"wildlife\u002Fwildlife\u002Fbison.json",null,"A proud symbol of the American West, these mammals are two tons of fur, muscle, and beauty. They can also run 35 mph and have absolutely no interest in your selfie. Respect the 25-yard rule. Watch from a distance. Appreciate the majesty without testing your sprinting skills.",{"heading":9,"tips":10},"Built for the Wild",[11,14,17,20],{"title":12,"description":13},"Cold doesn't slow them down","Bison pack layers, with a wooly undercoat that traps heat, and an outer that repels wind and snow.",{"title":15,"description":16},"They've always got ground","Heavier up front and lighter in the back, a bison's frame is built for snow, gravel, mud and more.",{"title":18,"description":19},"Horns aren't for show","They're defensive tools, and males and females possess them, but defensive tools. Tread carefully.",{"title":21,"description":22},"They enjoy bathing in the dust","Bison roll in the dirt (a behavior known as wallowing) primarily to manage flies, ticks, and lice, to shed their thick winter coats and cool off during the summer.","json",{"width":25,"height":26,"left":27,"top":28},"142.62%","334.19%","-5.7%","-173.16%",{},"Bison",[],"wildlife\u002Fbison",[34,35],"Bisons might be hefty, but they can jump up to six feet vertically. Don't spook them—or try to dunk on them.","In Grand Teton and nearby, bison are one of the biggest (and few) causes of traffic pileups. Known locally as \"buffalo jams.\"","LHb15Fquf8mp4Kntxky__O02ywle7bX70p0zMEK2QkY",{"id":38,"behaving":39,"description":52,"encountering":53,"extension":23,"heroCrop":68,"meta":73,"name":74,"stats":75,"stem":76,"wildFacts":77,"__hash__":80},"wildlife\u002Fwildlife\u002Fblack-bear.json",{"heading":40,"tips":41},"Behaving in Bear Country",[42,44,46,48,50],{"title":43},"Plan your route wisely and stick to paths",{"title":45},"Travel in packs",{"title":47},"Make noise on the trail",{"title":49},"Always carry bear spray",{"title":51},"Secure your food with bear boxes","550–650 black bears call the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem home. Around Jackson Hole, they're frequently brown, cinnamon, or blonde, and are often mistaken for grizzlies. They prefer forested terrain and are more likely to appear near trailheads, campsites, and lakeshore areas than deep in the backcountry.",{"heading":54,"tips":55},"Black Bear Encounters",[56,59,62,65],{"title":57,"description":58},"If the bear hasn't seen you","Move away quickly and quietly while the bear isn't looking. Black bears will typically flee if given the opportunity.",{"title":60,"description":61},"If the bear has seen you","Do not run. Talk to the bear calmly — let it know you're human. Back away slowly. Black bears are more likely to disengage if you appear confident and non-threatening.",{"title":63,"description":64},"If the bear is following you","Yell, wave your arms, make yourself as large as possible. Black bears respond to assertive behavior. Do not turn and run — get your spray ready.",{"title":66,"description":67},"If the bear charges at you","Deploy spray when the bear is within range. If contact is made: fight back aggressively. Target the nose, eyes, and muzzle. Use anything available. Do not play dead.",{"width":69,"height":70,"left":71,"top":72},"100.06%","234.45%","-0.06%","-24.3%",{},"Black Bear",[],"wildlife\u002Fblack-bear",[78,79],"Black bears run up to 35 mph. Humans only run 8 mph. Stay at least 100 yards away.","Black bears are excellent climbers, their curved claws can grip bark easily.","9_Q2kK0pqk0dwUibM0MPJ0SoC9EAwX5gJrLqRLZPAFs",{"id":82,"behaving":83,"description":99,"encountering":100,"extension":23,"heroCrop":6,"meta":116,"name":117,"stats":118,"stem":131,"wildFacts":132,"__hash__":133},"wildlife\u002Fwildlife\u002Felk.json",{"heading":84,"description":85,"tips":86},"Behaving near elk","Elk seem skittish but bulls in rut and cows with calves can be dangerous. Treat with respect.",[87,90,93,96],{"title":88,"description":89},"Stay 25 yards back","Park Service minimum distance for all ungulates.",{"title":91,"description":92},"Avoid during rut","September through October bulls are unpredictable.",{"title":94,"description":95},"Skip the refuge in summer","Elk migrate to higher ground. Refuge is empty May-Oct.",{"title":97,"description":98},"Keep dogs leashed","Elk view dogs as predators and will charge.","Tan body with dark legs and pale rump patch. Bulls grow large branching antlers and bugle through fall rut. Largest herd in North America winters in Jackson Hole.",{"heading":101,"description":102,"tips":103},"If you encounter one","Most elk encounters are peaceful but watch for signs of stress: stiff posture, raised head, snorting.",[104,107,110,113],{"title":105,"description":106},"Back away slowly","Increase distance without turning your back.",{"title":108,"description":109},"Find solid cover","Trees, rocks, or vehicles if a bull threatens.",{"title":111,"description":112},"Never approach calves","Cow elk are aggressive defenders in spring.",{"title":114,"description":115},"Photograph from afar","Use telephoto lens. Do not bait or call.",{},"Elk",[119,122,125,128],{"title":120,"description":121},"Weight","500-700 lbs",{"title":123,"description":124},"Speed","Up to 45 mph",{"title":126,"description":127},"Range","National Elk Refuge, valley meadows",{"title":129,"description":130},"Active","Year-round","wildlife\u002Felk",[],"Q4C1h-KvL_z3Ic6lj8RLJm1y2I27yyGDNlNe12C4-SQ",{"id":135,"behaving":136,"description":143,"encountering":144,"extension":23,"heroCrop":155,"meta":160,"name":161,"stats":162,"stem":163,"wildFacts":164,"__hash__":167},"wildlife\u002Fwildlife\u002Fgrizzly-bear.json",{"heading":40,"tips":137},[138,139,140,141,142],{"title":43},{"title":45},{"title":47},{"title":49},{"title":51},"Around 700 grizzly bears call the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem home. They live between alpine environments (1900+) feet and valley floors (6,000-7,000) feet. It's best to respect their space and steer clear. But if you can't, be prepared.",{"heading":145,"tips":146},"Grizzly Bear Encounters",[147,149,151,153],{"title":57,"description":148},"Detour quickly and quietly when the bear isn't looking your way. Do not run. Do not make noise that draws attention.",{"title":60,"description":150},"Do not run. Talk to the bear calmly — let it know you are human. Back away slowly. Avoid direct eye contact, which grizzlies read as a challenge.",{"title":63,"description":152},"Make yourself look as large as possible. Yell and wave your arms. Get your spray ready. Do not run — this triggers a chase response.",{"title":66,"description":154},"Deploy spray when the bear is within range. If contact is made: face down, hands laced behind your neck, legs spread to resist being flipped. Stay still until the bear leaves completely.",{"width":156,"height":157,"left":158,"top":159},"123.59%","146.73%","0%","-21.23%",{},"Grizzly Bear",[],"wildlife\u002Fgrizzly-bear",[165,166],"Grizzly bears run up to 35 mph. Humans only run 8 mph. Stay at least 100 yards away.","All of Teton County is now occupied grizzly habitat. There is no zone in Jackson Hole where grizzlies cannot appear.","whjQRWsI6_GEzuROyuVu6xU4VjvGVRkUNvSu3-YzfTg",{"id":169,"behaving":170,"description":181,"encountering":182,"extension":23,"heroCrop":197,"meta":202,"name":203,"stats":204,"stem":205,"wildFacts":206,"__hash__":207},"wildlife\u002Fwildlife\u002Fmoose.json",{"heading":171,"tips":172},"Observing Moose Safely",[173,175,177,179],{"title":174},"Stay 25 yards or more away",{"title":176},"Watch body language. If a moose starts licking, stomping, and lowering its head, you're too close.",{"title":178},"Keep your dogs heeled. Moose see all dogs as ferocious wolves. Keep a tight leash at your hip.",{"title":180},"Never separate a mama and her calf.","You won't go long in Jackson Hole without spotting one or these towering beauties. They're most active while searching for food in early morning or at dusk. Keep your distance, but keep your eyes out for them along Moose-Wilson Road, Gros Ventre Road and along the Snake River as they thrive in the lush, willow-rich banks.",{"heading":183,"tips":184},"Dealing with a Moose Charge",[185,188,191,194],{"title":186,"description":187},"Get running","Don't hesitate to move. This isn't a standoff animal, so unlike bears, get a move on.",{"title":189,"description":190},"Make an obstacle","Put something, anything solid, between you—a tree, a rock, and so on.",{"title":192,"description":193},"No choke points","Avoid narrow trails or spaces. Wide open only.",{"title":195,"description":196},"If you get knocked down","Curl up, in a ball, hands behind your head.",{"width":198,"height":199,"left":200,"top":201},"108.08%","128.31%","-2.63%","-10.5%",{},"Moose",[],"wildlife\u002Fmoose",[],"CrcxVkDTjcGWD8vnRtMiMbURUZMgVSPkvUB5uBbvvYk",{"id":209,"behaving":210,"description":226,"encountering":227,"extension":23,"heroCrop":6,"meta":242,"name":243,"stats":244,"stem":256,"wildFacts":257,"__hash__":258},"wildlife\u002Fwildlife\u002Fsmall-wildlife-and-nature.json",{"heading":211,"description":212,"tips":213},"Behaving in nature","Small animals and plants are easy to overlook and easy to harm. Leave no trace.",[214,217,220,223],{"title":215,"description":216},"Stay on trail","Off-trail tramples wildflowers and erodes alpine soils.",{"title":218,"description":219},"No picking","Wildflowers are protected. Photograph, do not pluck.",{"title":221,"description":222},"Keep snacks sealed","Chipmunks and squirrels habituated to food beg and bite.",{"title":224,"description":225},"Pack out everything","Including organic waste. Banana peels last years here.","Marmots, pikas, ground squirrels, beavers, river otters, and dozens of bird species. Wildflowers blanket the valley June through August.",{"heading":101,"description":228,"tips":229},"Even small wildlife deserves space. Habituation kills animals over time.",[230,233,236,239],{"title":231,"description":232},"Observe quietly","Sit still. Wildlife resumes natural behavior in minutes.",{"title":234,"description":235},"Never feed","Human food shortens lifespans and increases aggression.",{"title":237,"description":238},"Watch your step","Pikas, ground squirrels, and ground-nesting birds use trails too.",{"title":240,"description":241},"Report injured animals","Call Wyoming Game and Fish, do not attempt rescue.",{},"Small wildlife + nature",[245,248,251,254],{"title":246,"description":247},"Species","300+ documented",{"title":249,"description":250},"Wildflower peak","Mid-June to late July",{"title":252,"description":253},"Best viewing","Dawn and dusk",{"title":126,"description":255},"Valley-wide, varies by habitat","wildlife\u002Fsmall-wildlife-and-nature",[],"T_ANXhcKu-kuo9Gdsh7hNej6GihlXkX0fMiwOQ8MM6o",{"id":260,"behaving":261,"description":277,"encountering":278,"extension":23,"heroCrop":6,"meta":293,"name":294,"stats":295,"stem":304,"wildFacts":305,"__hash__":306},"wildlife\u002Fwildlife\u002Fwolves.json",{"heading":262,"description":263,"tips":264},"Behaving in wolf country","Wolf attacks on humans are extremely rare. Most concerns involve pets and livestock.",[265,268,271,274],{"title":266,"description":267},"Leash dogs","Wolves see loose dogs as competitors or prey.",{"title":269,"description":270},"Hike in daylight","Wolves are most active at dawn, dusk, and overnight.",{"title":272,"description":273},"Observe from distance","Use binoculars or spotting scope. 100 yards minimum.",{"title":275,"description":276},"Do not bait","Never use calls or attractants to draw them in.","Reintroduced to Yellowstone in 1995, now established across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Larger than coyotes, shorter snout, blockier head.",{"heading":101,"description":279,"tips":280},"A wolf that does not flee on sight is unusual. Treat the encounter seriously.",[281,284,287,290],{"title":282,"description":283},"Stand tall","Make yourself appear large. Maintain eye contact.",{"title":285,"description":286},"Make noise","Yell, clap, throw objects in their direction.",{"title":288,"description":289},"Do not run","Running can trigger prey response. Back away slowly.",{"title":291,"description":292},"Report bold wolves","Contact Wyoming Game and Fish if a wolf approaches.",{},"Wolves",[296,298,300,302],{"title":120,"description":297},"70-120 lbs",{"title":123,"description":299},"Up to 40 mph",{"title":126,"description":301},"Northern Jackson Hole, Yellowstone",{"title":129,"description":303},"Year-round, mostly dawn\u002Fdusk","wildlife\u002Fwolves",[],"48tptXSbJRxDjjHGVKqXYNyfUl8SOwK4tLl0kzKndHA",1778614545341]