Do you know how to tell difference between grizzly bear and black bear tracks? Yellowstone Forever naturalist Brad Bulin recently gave us some quick tips on how you can tell them apart when out on the trail. Even with the cold temperatures and snowfall over the last month, there still have been some reports of bears out and about. All the normal bear country hiking/travel season rules still apply. Be alert, carry bear spray and know how to use it, hike in groups, make noise. Find more informatio

Hey folks! Let's quickly distinguish between grizzly bear and black bear tracks. It's all about the number of toes, the space/arc between the toes and the pad, and the length of the claws. Hope you all feel a little more confident out in the woods. Share with a friend you like to hike with! Looking for more info? Check out https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/bear-identification | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks