Wildlife

BEAR RESISTANT TRASH AND WILDLIFE FEEDING   

In April of 2023, Jackson's Town Council approved an ordinance requiring bear-resistant trash cans within a designated 'Bear Conflict Zone,' and updated its Wildlife Feeding Ordinance. Details of both are below. 


BEAR RESISTANT CONTAINER ORDINANCE  

  1. Trash must be stored in a bear-resistant container or enclosure within the designated 'Bear Conflict Zone,' included below. 
  2. Bear-resistant containers are encouraged, but not required, in parts of Town outside the 'Bear Conflict Zone.' 
  3. Do not 'Snow Cone,' or overfill your trash container so it will not close. 
  4. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL THE ORDINANCE.
  5. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE THROUGH BEARWISE.

MAP OF BEAR CONFLICT ZONE

Bear Map

CLICK HERE TO ASK QUESTIONS OR SHARE INFO ABOUT THESE ORDINANCES.

WILDLIFE FEEDING ORDINANCE 

  1. Do not feed wildlife, on purpose or by accident.
  2. Do not plant new fruit bearing trees that won't be harvested for food. Existing fruit trees (crabapple, cherry, etc.) should be fenced, pruned, and harvested to prevent wildlife from feeding on fruit. (Gardens and crops are not prohibited, but consider planting native species.)
  3. Keep bird feeders out of reach to wildlife other than birds, including the area below feeders. 
  4. Other attractants such as beehives, petfood, grease, and compost piles, must be stored in bear-resistant containers, buildings, fencing, or enclosures. 
  5. CLICK HERE to read full the Ordinance.