The Beary Program
Enabling people not to enable bears...to get into trouble!
“I Am Bear Safe”™ (IABS) is a multi-partner Wildlife Coexistence Strategy designed to equip park and forest gateway town businesses and the tourism entities and chambers of commerce that support them to “enable people not to enable bears” to get in the trouble they get in now because of unprepared visitors, unsecured attractants, and the need for coexistence.
Bear safety messages from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee:
1. Bears can be anywhere (assume their presence).
2. Keep food and other attractants away from bears.
3. Be prepared to handle bear encounters.
4. Preventing a conflict is easier than resolving a conflict.
Learn more about how to Be Bear Aware from IGBC here: https://igbconline.org/be-bear-aware/
Black Bear programs such as BearWise from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agency, provide science-based information and practical resources to help people live responsibly with Black Bears and reduce human-bear conflicts. The BearWise website (https://bearwise.org/) offers tips, printable materials, and community resources for anyone living, working, or recreating in Black bear country.
Report any human-bear issues in your state here: https://bearwise.org/about/contact-your-state-wildlife-agency/
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2026 I am bear safe Project coming Soon!
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Always remember your bear spray!
Beary Brews
Partner with a local brewery, coffee shop, or business. Host a trivia night, craft night, or other fundraising event. WRF will supply signage, graphics, and support. Funding will go to community based organizations!
Email info@wildlifeandparks.org for more information
Your fundraising idea .Your community. Direct impact.
Supporting park gateway towns
Project Level Partners
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Wildlife Restoration Foundation Zoo-Park Partnership for America's Keystone Wildlife
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Billings Logan International Airport
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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
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Glacier National Park
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Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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Montana’s Yellowstone Country
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Oakland Zoo
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Yellowstone Rent-A-Car
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Anderson Design Group