Recently, two grizzly bears were killed in southwestern Montana after multiple incidents of livestock depredation. The first bear, responsible for several instances of sheep depredation in the Gravelly Mountains, was removed after several unsuccessful attempts to prevent the conflicts, including…
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reported a 33% increase in sage-grouse lek attendance this spring compared to last year. This marks a positive shift in the sage-grouse population, which follows the natural cycles the species experiences. Favorable moisture conditions…
On Sunday, September 1, an archery hunter survived a grizzly bear attack while hunting elk near Divide Creek Road in Island Park, west of Henrys Lake. The hunter, accompanied by a friend, was attacked by an adult male grizzly bear…
On August 21, 2024, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), relocated a 5-year-old female grizzly bear following confirmed cattle depredations in the Henry’s Lake area. The 257-pound grizzly…
The Bridger-Teton National Forest expresses its appreciation to all who joined us at the Pinedale Ranger District office on Friday, August 9 to celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday. We had over 130 people visit the office on Friday. Young and…
