Elk on the Move

Significant elk movement to the Refuge from summer and transitional range began a week ago, and as of Monday, 1540 elk were observed on the southern half of the National Elk Refuge. GPS collar data suggests that 20 out of…
Covering the Tetons since 1965
Covering the Tetons since 1965
From elk to pronghorn, moose and goose, wild game is abundant in Jackson Hole. It also boasts world class angling and pristine trout habitat. We report on news about fish and game in Jackson Hole such as habitat challenges, hunting, and fishing.

Significant elk movement to the Refuge from summer and transitional range began a week ago, and as of Monday, 1540 elk were observed on the southern half of the National Elk Refuge. GPS collar data suggests that 20 out of…

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking the tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth. One little tooth tells biologists a lot about wildlife, and so the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking select hunters statewide…

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has announced that hunting district 501 just north of Yellowstone National Park will be closed to hunting of all bighorn sheep, effective one-half hour after sunset on Saturday. Hunting district 501 shares its southern boundary with…

The culling of mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park begins today. Up to 70 volunteer teams were randomly selected for seven operational periods between today and November 6th. An optional operational period in mid-November may be added, depending on…

For public safety, a black bear was euthanized yesterday in Grand Teton National Park. The decision to remove the bear from the population was based on recent activities in which the bear exhibited no fear of humans and was approaching…