Most fish survive with hooks left in them. Release fish only after its equilibrium is maintained. If necessary, gently hold fish upright, facing upstream. Release fish in quiet water, close to area where it was hooked. Bears, Backcountry, and Anglers Yellowstone is bear country, and there is no guarantee of your safety.
Bears often utilize trails, streams, and lakeshores.
Traveling alone in bear country is not recommended. Make enough noise to make your presence known to bears. If you should encounter a bear, give it plenty of room, detour if possible, or wait for the bear to move on. If a bear should charge or attack and the situation allows, climb a tree. If you are caught by a bear, try playing dead.