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Wyoming bear canister rules

6 Wyoming areas. 1 require a canister everywhere in the area; 5 do not require one. Rules are set by each land manager, not by the state.

Bridger-Teton NF Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. US Forest ServiceCanister not required
Caribou-Targhee NF IGBC list or hang. US Forest ServiceCanister not required
Custer Gallatin NF IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. US Forest ServiceCanister not required
Grand Teton National Park IGBC-approved bear canister required in the backcountry (free loan available). National Park ServiceCanister required
Shoshone NF IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. US Forest ServiceCanister not required
Yellowstone National Park Canister not required: food-pole hang or IGBC hard-sided container; soft-sided containers not allowed. National Park ServiceCanister not required

Check a canister in Wyoming

Where are you hiking? Which canister?

Allowed, not required

BearVault BV ONE Adjustable in Bridger-Teton NF: accepted, but optional.

IGBC-certified.

Area rule Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle.

See every canister for Bridger-Teton NF

Checked 2026-10-26. Always verify with the land manager before you go.

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