What are the chances of seeing a bear in Yosemite?
What are the chances of seeing a bear in Yosemite? The chances of seeing a bear on a trail is very slim. Those trails are packed in May, and the bears avoid humans. There are always dumb people every year who leave food in their car, or don't use a bear proof food storage box outside their tent, and the bears break in. Never interrupt an eating bear!
What time do bears come out in Yosemite?
Once in hibernation, bears in Yosemite typically don't become active again until late March or April.
Do I need bear spray in Yosemite?
Make sure you know before you go. In national parks where grizzlies live, such as Glacier or Grand Teton, rangers encourage you to carry bear spray. In others, such as Yosemite, where only black bears live, bear spray is not even permitted.
Are there wolves in Yosemite?
These large individuals of the Mountain Coyote are the present day wolves of the Yosemite region. No true wolf is known to have occurred anywhere in middle California since about 1870.
Are there mountain lions in Yosemite?
Mountain lions—also called cougars, pumas or panthers—roam Yosemite's mountains and valleys. These important predators, native to the Americas, are a natural part of the Yosemite landscape.