Cooke City / Silver Gate

Cooke City and Silver Gate sit at the northeast gateway to Yellowstone National Park, remote mountain communities with chronic bear-human interface and limited infrastructure. We work with local residents, the Cooke City Area Council, and partners to expand bear-resistant infrastructure and community awareness.

What we do in Cooke City / Silver Gate:

Bear-resistant trash infrastructure expansion in partnership with the Cooke City Area Council

Community bear safety meetings and conflict reduction planning

Bear spray rentals and outreach for the high-volume summer visitor population

Coordination with land managers across the cross-boundary landscape (NPS, USFS, MT FWP)

Resources for Cooke City / Silver Gate residents:

Request bear-resistant infrastructure → [link placeholder]

Get a bear spray rental → [link placeholder]

Join the community working group → [link placeholder]

Report a bear sighting or conflict: evan@yellowstonebearsmart.org