Bears Emerging from Hibernation
Perhaps the most dramatic wildlife event of the season is the emergence of bears from winter hibernation.
Both grizzly bears and black bears spend the winter months in mountain dens, conserving energy during the coldest part of the year. As temperatures warm and snow melts at lower elevations, bears emerge hungry and begin searching for food.
Spring is a crucial time for bears. After months without eating, they must regain body weight and strength.
Early spring foods may include:
- Winter-killed elk carcasses
- Grasses and sedges
- Roots and tubers
- Emerging vegetation
Because vegetation is still sparse in spring, bears are often easier to spot in open sagebrush habitats, making this one of the best times for wildlife viewing in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Seeing a grizzly bear in the wild is an unforgettable experience—but it must always be done safely and responsibly.
That’s why many visitors choose to explore with Buffalo Roam Tours, where experienced guides help locate wildlife while ensuring safe viewing distances and minimal disturbance to animals.
Spring Wildlife Across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Spring is a season of movement throughout Jackson Hole.
Elk begin migrating from the National Elk Refuge toward higher summer ranges. Moose browse fresh willow shoots along creeks and wetlands. Coyotes hunt rodents in newly exposed fields, while raptors ride warming thermals above the valley.
Each day reveals something new.
One morning might bring the sight of bluebirds returning to nesting areas. Another might offer a distant grizzly crossing sagebrush flats. Wildlife activity changes daily as the valley transitions from winter to summer.
This constant change is part of what makes spring one of the most exciting times to explore Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole.
Why a Guided Spring Wildlife Tour Makes the Experience Better
Jackson Hole’s wildlife can be incredible—but knowing where and when to look makes all the difference.
A customized guided wildlife tour with Buffalo Roam Tours helps visitors experience the ecosystem on a deeper level. Our guides combine local knowledge, wildlife tracking skills, and interpretation to help guests understand the stories unfolding across the landscape.
With Buffalo Roam Tours, guests enjoy:
✔ Expert local wildlife guides
✔ Small group or private customized tours
✔ High-quality spotting scopes and optics
✔ Responsible wildlife viewing practices
✔ Deep insight into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Rather than simply driving through the park, guests experience a meaningful connection to the landscape, wildlife, and seasonal rhythms of Jackson Hole.
Book a Spring Wildlife Tour with Buffalo Roam Tours
Spring in Jackson Hole is short, dynamic, and full of incredible wildlife opportunities.
From Mountain Bluebirds returning to the valley to grizzly bears emerging from hibernation, this season offers some of the most exciting wildlife viewing of the year.
The best way to experience it is with a custom guided wildlife tour with Buffalo Roam Tours, where every trip is designed to help guests explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in an authentic and unforgettable way.
🌿 Book your Jackson Hole Spring Wildlife Tour today
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