Category News from Jackson Hole

Fire Danger is Moderate

The fire danger rating in Teton County, on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and in Grand Teton National Park has been elevated now to moderate. When the fire danger is “moderate” it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but the number of fire starts is usually…

Game & Fish To Vote on CWD Plan

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission will consider approving the Wyoming’s Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan at their upcoming meeting in Rawlins in mid-July. The draft plan includes final recommendations from the CWD Working Group, the public and Wyoming Game…

Wyoming Wolves in Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it is receiving increased reports of wolves around northern Colorado this year. Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife Dan Prenzlow says “While not all reports end up being verified as wolves, we make every effort…

Bear Studies Begin

Grizzly Bear

As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will once again conduct pre-baiting and…