Two bears in Teton Village euthanized, capping busy summer
via Wyoming Public Media
Wildlife managers recently euthanized two bears at the Village. Officials blame a poor berry crop and easy access to human food for an increase in bold behavior this season.
Wyoming Game and Fish officials euthanized two young black bears in Teton Village this September after the animals grew dangerously bold around humans. One bear was found scavenging at the Four Seasons pool deck, while another was reportedly fed by guests near the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort tram. These incidents follow a spike in bear activity across the region driven by a shortage of natural food sources like berries this season.