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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will distribute bear spray to hunters and anglers at no cost on Monday, Aug. 30, at the rodeo grounds in Cody.
On a first-come, first-served basis, …
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will distribute bear spray to hunters and anglers at no cost on Monday, Aug. 30, at the rodeo grounds in Cody.
On a first-come, first-served basis, 115 cans of bear spray will be given away to hunters or anglers who possess a current Wyoming hunting or fishing license. The bear spray was purchased with monetary donations from Safari Club International Foundation. This is the sixth year Game and Fish has partnered with organizations — including the Western Bear Foundation — to give away bear spray to hunters and anglers in Cody.
“Bear spray is an effective deterrent in an aggressive bear encounter and we hope this effort continues to raise awareness and remind those recreating in bear country to be prepared and stay safe,” said Luke Ellsbury, large carnivore biologist for Game and Fish.
The giveaway will begin at 8 a.m. in the front parking lot of the Cody Stampede Grounds (519 W. Yellowstone Ave.). Participants will be asked to form several lines with their vehicles, then drive up to a designated area where volunteers will distribute the bear spray to individuals in their vehicles. To receive a can, hunters must show a current Wyoming hunting or fishing license.
“This is a great opportunity for Game and Fish to promote safety as many hunters prepare for the fall season,” Ellsbury said.
