Can you travel with bear spray?
Can you travel with bear spray? Bear spray is not permitted in checked or carry on baggage in commercial flights, and charter operators have strict rules about the transport of this potentially dangerous material.
Do I need bear spray in Yellowstone?
If you do any hiking or camping in Yellowstone, you SHOULD bring bear spray. Generally, you don't need bear spray when visiting the popular and crowded geyser areas and villages, such as Old Faithful and Canyon Village.
Can you carry bear spray in national parks?
NOTE: Bear spray is not allowed in every national park. Check with your national park to see if bear pepper spray is recommended or allowed for the activities you have planned. Having bear spray isn't useful if you don't know how to use it!
Does TSA allow bear spray in checked luggage?
See Self-defense spray in this table for an exception for checked baggage for certain sprays not exceeding 118 ml (4 fluid ounces). Most bear sprays are beyond the 4-ounce size and therefore cannot be carried.
Where is bear spray not allowed?
If you have a trip planned to Yosemite National Park this summer, go ahead and leave the bear spray at home. It's not allowed within park boundaries. Bear spray is actually considered a weapon according to the park's regulations.