Yellowstone is expected to open mid-April. As conditions allow, sightings will begin expanding there as well.

Terms & Conditions + Wildlife Risk Acknowledgment

Terms & Conditions + Wildlife Risk Acknowledgment

Where The Wild Beasts Roam
Website: WhereTheWildBeastsRoam.com

Effective Date: 02/25/2026
Last Updated: 04/16/2026

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. By accessing or using WhereTheWildBeastsRoam.com (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms.

1) WHO WE ARE

The Service is operated by Where the Wild Beasts Roam LLC (“Where The Wild Beasts Roam,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

Contact:
support@wherethewildbeastsroam.com
PO Box 7067
Jackson, WY 83002

2) ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have permission from a parent or guardian.

3) IMPORTANT WILDLIFE SAFETY NOTICE

The Service may display wildlife-related information, including user-submitted sightings or locations. Wildlife is unpredictable and can be dangerous.

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY, DECISIONS, AND ACTIONS IN THE FIELD.

Never:

  • approach wildlife
  • feed wildlife
  • touch wildlife
  • harass wildlife

Always:

  • follow posted park rules and local regulations
  • maintain safe viewing distances (minimum 25 yards for most wildlife, 100 yards for bears and wolves)
  • carry appropriate safety equipment, including bear spray where recommended
  • use binoculars or zoom lenses
  • respect closures and private property

In emergencies, contact local authorities or call 911.

The Service is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide professional safety, medical, legal, or navigation advice.

4) MAP DATA / NO REAL-TIME GUARANTEE

Map pins, sightings, and content may be inaccurate, outdated, incomplete, delayed, or mislocated.

We do not guarantee that any information on the Service is accurate, current, or reliable.

Do not rely on the Service as:

  • a real-time wildlife tracker
  • a navigation system
  • a safety or emergency tool

Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Animals move freely and conditions change constantly, and sightings may no longer be present by the time you arrive.

Use of the Service does not increase the likelihood of encountering wildlife.

5) NATIONAL PARK AFFILIATION DISCLAIMER

Where The Wild Beasts Roam is an independent project.

This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by:

  • the National Park Service
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Grand Teton National Park
  • any government agency

6) DELAYED PUBLISHING; NO REAL-TIME WILDLIFE TRACKING

To help protect wildlife and reduce disturbance:

  • The Service does not publish wildlife sightings in real time.
  • Wildlife location data is delayed by a minimum of 12–48 hours.
  • We may apply longer delays for moderation, safety, or wildlife protection reasons.

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • pursue wildlife
  • approach wildlife
  • surround wildlife
  • feed wildlife
  • harass wildlife

The Service is not intended to function as a wildlife tracking tool or guide.

7) ASSUMPTION OF RISK

You understand that outdoor environments involve inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • wildlife encounters
  • terrain hazards
  • weather conditions
  • road conditions

By using the Service, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with travel, wildlife viewing, and outdoor activity.

8) ACCOUNTS

If you create an account:

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account.
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations or security concerns.

Memberships & Billing

Certain features of the Service require a paid membership.

Memberships automatically renew at the selected billing interval unless cancelled before the renewal date.

You may cancel your membership at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period.

Fees are non-refundable except where required by law.

9) USER CONTENT (PINS, SIGHTINGS, PHOTOS, COMMENTS)

Your responsibility

You are solely responsible for content you submit (“User Content”).

You represent that:

  • you have the rights required to submit the content
  • the content does not violate laws
  • the content does not infringe intellectual property rights
  • the content does not encourage unsafe wildlife behavior

License to us

By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, modify (for formatting), display, publish, distribute, and use the content to operate and improve the Service.

Content removal

We may remove or restrict User Content at any time to:

  • protect wildlife
  • comply with law
  • enforce these Terms
  • maintain safety and community standards

10) SUBMISSIONS; ADMIN REVIEW; EDITING; REJECTION

If you submit content such as sightings, pins, photos, videos, or notes:

  • submissions may be held for review
  • content will not appear publicly unless approved by an administrator

We may review, edit, reject, or remove submissions to:

  • protect wildlife or habitat
  • comply with law
  • remove sensitive locations
  • reduce risk of trespass or harassment
  • enforce these Terms

Approval does not mean we verified the accuracy or safety of the information.

We do not guarantee review times or publication.

11) SENSITIVE WILDLIFE / LOCATION PROTECTION

To protect wildlife we may:

  • delay sightings
  • obscure locations
  • generalize coordinates
  • remove timestamps
  • restrict visibility of sensitive areas

These protections may apply especially to:

  • nesting sites
  • den sites
  • breeding areas
  • locations vulnerable to crowding

We may also remove content to prevent wildlife disturbance or unsafe visitor behavior.

12) PROHIBITED USES

You agree not to:

  • approach or harass wildlife
  • use the Service to locate or pursue wildlife in a way that risks harm or disturbance
  • post sensitive wildlife locations that could enable disturbance
  • post illegal content
  • post threats or harassment
  • publish private personal information
  • upload malware
  • disrupt the Service
  • scrape or copy the Service without permission
  • use the Service to violate laws or park regulations

13) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Service, including its design, text, logos, and software, is owned by Where The Wild Beasts Roam or its licensors.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.

User Content remains owned by the user, subject to the license granted in these Terms.

14) THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Service may use third-party providers such as:

  • map services
  • hosting providers
  • analytics services

We are not responsible for third-party services or external websites.

15) COPYRIGHT / DMCA POLICY

We respect intellectual property rights.

If you believe copyrighted material has been used improperly, contact our DMCA agent:

Where The Wild Beasts Roam LLC
PO Box 7067
Jackson, WY 83002

Email: support@wherethewildbeastsroam.com
Phone: 612.462.2001

We may terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

16) DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT

We do not guarantee the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

17) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Where The Wild Beasts Roam and its affiliates are not liable for:

  • injury or death
  • property damage
  • wildlife encounters
  • legal violations
  • decisions made based on information on the Service

Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.

18) INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Where The Wild Beasts Roam from claims, damages, or losses arising from:

  • your User Content
  • your use of the Service
  • your violation of these Terms or applicable law

19) TERMINATION

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time for:

  • violations of these Terms
  • security concerns
  • protection of wildlife or community safety

20) GOVERNING LAW / VENUE

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming.

Venue for disputes shall be in the state or federal courts located in Teton County, Wyoming.

Any dispute arising out of these Terms will be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis. Both parties waive the right to jury trial or class action.

21) CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page and the Last Updated date will be revised.

Your continued use of the Service means you accept the updated Terms.

22) CONTACT

Where The Wild Beasts Roam

Email: support@wherethewildbeastsroam.com
Mail: PO Box 7067
Jackson, WY 83002