Bears of the Tetons: Roaming a Landscape of Complexity
Justin Schwabedissen, Bear Biologist for Grand Teton National Park
Published June 12, 2026
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2026 Harlow Summer Seminar Series: July 23, 2026
Talk Title: Bears of the Tetons: Roaming a Landscape of Complexity
Speaker: Justin Schwabedissen, Bear Biologist for Grand Teton National Park
Time: BBQ at 5:30pm followed by the seminar at 6:30pm (Mountain time)
Location: UW Research Institute at AMK Ranch
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Bio
Justin Schwabedissen is the Bear Biologist for Grand Teton National Park. Prior to
leading the park's bear program, he worked on a diversity of wildlife projects across
the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, including mule deer migration, wolf prey selection,
avian monitoring, native fish surveys, and human-wildlife interactions. Justin holds
a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Resources from the University of Idaho and a Master
of Science in Wildlife Biology from Utah State University.
Photo credits
Featured Image: NPS/Adams
Headshot: Bradly J. Boner, JHNG
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