Teton County enforcing new rules for bear areas

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jun 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM MST

Story Updated: Jun 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM MST

JACKSON, WYOMING - Teton County is enacting new garbage and bird-feeder rules for residents who live in certain areas that experience the most bear conflicts.

The rules taking effect July 1 require bear-resistant trash containers that are approved by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. Residents who take their own trash to the dump must keep their trash in a bear-resistant enclosure, such as a garage.

The rules also require that bird feeders be 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from the supporting structure. The feeders must be equipped with a catch pan that extends 4 inches past the widest diameter of the feeder itself. Jenn Bodine, a senior planner for Teton County, says enforcement of the new bear standards will be "complaint based."

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