Keep Bears Wild

Protecting bears is something we can all do.

Twenty-seven bears have been struck by vehicles so far in 2025, making this year on track to have one of the highest number of bears hit by vehicles in the last 30 years. Slow down and pay attention to roadsides when driving!

Yosemite Conservancy funds research and equipment to protect bears, including GPS collars to further understand a bear's daily movement and prevent bears from acquiring human food. Learn more about the Yosemite wildlife management projects at Keep Bears Wild | Drive Slowly. Store Your Food. Keep Your Distance.