Before heading out on you expedition carefully read all backcountry guidelines and regulations. Hiking in Bear Country Yellowstone is home to both grizzly and black bears. Although the risk of an encounter with a bear is low, there are no guarantees of your safety. This will inform the bears of your presence, thus lessens the chance of sudden encounters. Sing old folk songs and have a great time, you, and the bears will appreciate the music.
Sudden encounters are the cause of most bear-caused human injuries in the park.
Hike in groups and use caution where vision is obstructed. Do not hike after dark. Running may elicit an attack from otherwise non-aggressive bears. If the bear is unaware of you, quietly and slowly move away from the bear. If the bear is aware of you and nearby, but has not acted aggressively, slowly back away.