As spring unfolds in Grand Teton National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), it's an exciting time as grizzly and black bears emerge from their dens, marking the beginning of their active season. In a recent sighting on May 16, grizzly bear #399, an iconic resident of the park, was spotted with her new "cub of the year." This event holds tremendous significance, … [Read more...] about Bears are active in Jackson Hole
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Grizzly reportedly shot near East Entrance of Yellowstone
On Monday, a dead grizzly bear was found along the Northfork Highway, 14 miles east of Yellowstone National Park. Initially, it was believed that the bear was hit by a vehicle. But now, Wyoming Game and Fish officials are investigating the incident as a case of poaching. Although the agency has not yet released an official statement on their investigation, many people on … [Read more...] about Grizzly reportedly shot near East Entrance of Yellowstone
Shed antler hunt parking will be tight
The Town of Jackson Police Department has announced that two roads will be temporarily closed to support the annual Shed Hunt event on April 30 through the early morning of May 1. This decision was made due to the considerable amount of snow still piled up at the fairgrounds and ongoing construction on Flat Creek Drive. Flat Creek Drive has been closed since the start of the … [Read more...] about Shed antler hunt parking will be tight
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 … [Read more...] about Teton Raptor Center watching for HPAI