In spite of warnings to visitors at Grand Teton National Park, someone left a backpack with food in it unattended on the shore of Phelps Lake. A black bear sniffed it out and got a taste of human food. Such an incident can lead to a death sentence for the bear. Many Bears Getting Human Food Park officials say it is the fourth recent incident of black bears getting access … [Read more...] about Bear Raids Picnic in Grand Teton National Park
Wildlife
Another Bison Calf Touched by Visitor
Grand Teton National Park is currently conducting an investigation into an unfortunate incident that occurred on Sunday, June 4, involving two individuals who approached and touched a bison calf at the southern end of Elk Ranch Flats. The park authorities are actively seeking any information related to this incident and urging anyone present in the area on that afternoon to … [Read more...] about Another Bison Calf Touched by Visitor
Sage Grouse Working Group to meet
The Upper Green River Basin Sage Grouse Working Group will meet on Monday, May 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wyoming Game & Fish Department office in Pinedale. They will talk about how to use their money for projects to help protect sage grouse and other species that live in the sagebrush habitat. This group is one of eight groups in Wyoming that work to help protect … [Read more...] about Sage Grouse Working Group to meet
Teton Raptor Center watching for HPAI
As wild birds return from migration, the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increases. HPAI is deadly to raptors, poultry, and mammals and is spread by waterfowl. Teton Raptor Center has received two grants to prepare for potential cases of HPAI. 28 wild birds and several mammals have tested positive for HPAI in Wyoming this year, but no cases have been reported … [Read more...] about Teton Raptor Center watching for HPAI
Shed antler hunt will be much different than previous years
Officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, National Elk Refuge, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department will open the wildlife winter range at 6 am on Monday, May 1st in Teton County Officials say this winter has been long and cold with deep snow continuing to linger in the valley. Biologists say that this is a time when wildlife are at their weakest, particularly … [Read more...] about Shed antler hunt will be much different than previous years
