Visiting the Yellowstone Region this summer? Yellowstone country is bear country. If you plan to hike, camp, hunt, or bike in or near the backcountry, don’t forget your bear spray. Bear spray can help you and wildlife stay safe.
Here are some retailers in the Yellowstone area who rent bear spray. Please check back as more retailers join!
Thank you to the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative for funding this project.
Renters
Phasmid Rentals, Belgrade, MT
(near the Gallatin/Yellowstone airport)
http://www.phasmidrentals.com
406-922-0179
Resellers
Second Wind Sports, Bozeman, MT
406-586-7441
Recycling
Places you can recycle bear spray
http://www.bearsprayrecycling.info/collection-sites
Before Heading into Bear Country
Read this bear safety information:
Download Be BEAResponsible
Visit these government agency sites for more information about bears and bear safety as well as camping, hunting, and food storage regulations:
Recreating in Bear Country
MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks - About Bears
MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks - Be Bear Aware
Camping/Food Storage Requirements
Download Food Storage Brochure (PDF)
Bear Identification
MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks - Bear Education
How to Use Bear Spray
Bear Aware Campaign- How to use Bear Spray
Hunting in Bear Country
MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks - Hunting in Bear Country