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Game and Fish Department works on feed ground management

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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is moving forward with Phase II of the public collaborative process pertaining to the management of the feedgrounds. Brian Nesvik, director of Game and Fish explains, “This process is the next step in the necessary progression of wildlife management where we must continually evaluate science and emerging needs and issues related to our … [Read more...] about Game and Fish Department works on feed ground management

Martha Williams nominated for Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service

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The White House today announced the intent to nominate Martha Williams as Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service. Martha has been serving as Principal Deputy Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service since January 20, 2021, exercising the delegable authority of the Director. The nomination will now be considered by the U.S. Senate. “Martha brings with her decades of … [Read more...] about Martha Williams nominated for Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service

Wildlife agencies want Jackson Hole to get Bear Smart

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While most people who have lived in Jackson Hole for a time understand how important it is to observe precautionary measures to prevent bears from gaining food rewards from residences, there are many newcomers and former seasonal residents who have decided to make this their long-term residence who are not as versed in those precautions.US Fish and Wildlife Service Grizzley … [Read more...] about Wildlife agencies want Jackson Hole to get Bear Smart

Petition seeks bear-proof garbage cans

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In the wake of all the grizzly bear activity seen recently in residential areas of Teton County, there is a rapidly growing petition that is asking the Town of Jackson and Teton County to provide bear-proof trash cans for the entire area. With 62,000 signatures, the petition wants Jackson’s town council and Teton County commissioners to put policies in place that will protect … [Read more...] about Petition seeks bear-proof garbage cans

Elk Refuge forage forecast good

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Looking ahead to the upcoming winter-feeding season on the National Elk Refuge, Biologist Eric Cole says estimated Refuge-wide forage production was slightly above average in 2021 by about 2000 tons. Although much of the western U.S. has experienced significant drought in 2021, total precipitation in Jackson Hole for May through June was 15% above the long-term average, and … [Read more...] about Elk Refuge forage forecast good