Recent bear and wildlife sightings near Yellowstone, WY
6 in the last 7 days · 38 in the last 30 days · 4,317 on record within 70km
Recent sightings
Coyote
Near Yellowstone · 2 days ago
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Coyote
Near Yellowstone · 2 days ago
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Black Bear
Near Yellowstone · 2 days ago
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Black Bear
Near Yellowstone · 2 days ago
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Coyote
Near Yellowstone · 3 days ago
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Coyote
Near Yellowstone · 5 days ago
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Coyote
Near Yellowstone · 6 days ago
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Coyote
Near Yellowstone · 6 days ago
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Coyote
Near Yellowstone · 7 days ago
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Coyote
Near Yellowstone · 8 days ago
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Species reported here
Black Bear2,509 (58%)
Cougar20 (0%)
Grizzly16 (0%)Seasonal pattern
Sightings by month, all years on record.
What to do here
What to Do in a Bear Encounter
Based on the most commonly reported species near Yellowstone
Official advisories
Wildlife safety information for Yellowstone→Grizzly and cougar sighting locations are offset to protect sensitive species. Other species are shown exactly. Data from iNaturalist, Parks Canada, and community reports. No reported sightings does not mean no wildlife is present.