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Wyoming Game and Fish officials are asking residents in the Jackson and Wilson areas to be mindful of moose that may be traveling through residential areas this time of year. The Jackson Game and Fish office has received a number of calls from concerned citizens about moose near developed areas . Continue Reading →
A vast contrast in elevation—along with a wide mix of habitat and large tracts of public and undeveloped private land—are all keys to why Cody, Wyo. boasts an unparalleled diversity of big game, large carnivores and even a surprising array of bird species. Rounding out the picture is a network of blue-ribbon trout waters that criss-cross a sparsely populated region of stark and imposing beauty. It all adds up to an enduring and compelling relationship between the landscape, animals and people, creating a local economy where tourism and ranching are major forces, and a culture that has long celebrated wildlife in ways that are both commonplace and unique. Continue Reading →
An annual bison population survey released by Yellowstone National Park shows an estimated jump in nearly 9 percent over last year. Based on a series of aerial surveys, researchers estimate that 4,600 bison live in Yellowstone. There are approximately 3,200 bison in the northern herd and 1,400 in the central herd this summer. Continue Reading →
Researchers in Alberta, Canada have posted a pretty funny video showing a wide range of wildlife—including four grizzly bears at once—visiting a "rub tree" in Kananaskis Country, a park system west of Calgary. Continue Reading →
A study on Wyoming’s largest moose herd could guide management decisions about oil and gas leasing in the Wyoming Range, south of Grand Teton National Park. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit recently expanded a moose project in the Northern Wyoming Range between Jackson and Pinedale. Continue Reading →
Summer has arrived in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, and sightseers and photographers are out in force to take in the great sights all across both parks. Finding wildlife during the hot, sunny days of summer can be trickier than in fall or spring, especially as crowds grow and the parks get busier. Continue Reading →
The Spring Into Yellowstone Festival May 15-19 offers guided tours to see birds and wildlife in a wide range of landscapes near Cody, Wyo. Continue Reading →
Wyoming wildlife officials are seeking information about a wolf poaching case earlier this month east of Yellowstone National Park. Continue Reading →
Working with a wide range of partners, the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is launching Spring Into Yellowstone, a birding and wildlife festival that will include guided trips, interactive forums and a trade show May 15-19. Much of the event will focus on bird-watching and photography, as organizers aim to tap into a national community of 48 million self-identified birders who spend more than $35 billion annually on the hobby, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Continue Reading →
A free public program on Thursday will give the public a chance to find out the latest news about Grand Teton National Park wildlife, with a focus on species whose home ranges are in Jackson Hole. Steve Cain, senior wildlife biologist for Grand Teton, will provide a recap and overview of the current status of several wildlife species that occupy home ranges in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, according to the park's pubic affairs office. Continue Reading →