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Yellowstone Biologists To Poison Fish For Restoration Work
The closures are necessary for park staff to continue work on a project to eliminate nonnative fish from the drainage area. Biologists will remove nonnative rainbow trout and brook trout using the fish toxin rotenone.
August 13, 2020
Bridger-Teton National Forest In Western Wyoming Implements Fire Restrictions
Stage one fire restrictions are being implemented on all National Forest System lands within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which allow fires only in designated and installed fire rings or grills at designated campgrounds or picnic areas.
August 13, 2020
It’s Bison Mating Season Which Means Tourists Will Try To Pet Them
Yellowstone National Park is warning tourists that this is bison mating season which means stay away from them.
August 12, 2020
Climber Falls Into Grand Teton Ice Crevasse Over Weekend
A climber was rescued over the weekend by Grand Teton National Park staff after he fell into an ice crevasse.
August 12, 2020
Badass Mama Grizzly Bear Stands Up To Pack Of Wolves Harassing Her Cubs
The guide was out on a safari in Yellowstone where she filmed what she called the most epic bear-wolf interaction [shes] ever seen.
August 10, 2020
Laramie County Sheriff’s Deputy Catches Escaped Emu Without Getting a Roundhouse Kick to the Head
A Laramie County Sheriff's Deputy successfully wrangled an escaped emu without getting a Chuck Norris-like roundhouse kick to the head.
August 07, 2020
Grand Teton Mountain Goat Hunts To Resume in September; Gordon Supports
Gov. Gordon expressed support for Grand Teton National Parks plan to manage mountain goats using volunteers to kill a limited number of the animals.
August 06, 2020
Two Fires Kick Off Yellowstone Fire Season
Two lightning-ignited wildfires were started in the park earlier this week.
August 06, 2020
Yellowstone Hot Spring Goes Dormant
One of Yellowstone's hot springs has gone dormant, with no real indication of when it will become active again.
August 06, 2020
2020 Continues: Idaho Police Department Wrangles Escaped Alligator
While Wyoming and the Greater Yellowstone Area is dealing with a record number of grizzly bear attacks, Idaho has alligators.
August 06, 2020
National Park Service Recommends Not Pushing Your Friend Down in Case of Bear Attack
The National Park Service is recommending not "pushing your slower friends down" if a bear is attacking.
August 05, 2020
Wyoming Experiencing Above Average Fire Season
In the midst of plague, bear attacks and other catastrophes, Wyoming is also experiencing an above average fire season, according to the state's Forestry Division.
August 05, 2020
Grizzly Euthanized After Killing Cattle
A grizzly bear was euthanized after killing a cow on private land in Montana last week.
August 04, 2020
Unusual Good News In 2020: Videocamera Catches Grizzlies Not Mauling People But Playing Instead
In a weird twist for 2020, there's video footage of grizzly bears not mauling people.
July 31, 2020
Wyoming Game And Fish Investigation Into Poaching Uncovers Bobcat Suspect
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department's recent investigation into a possible poaching incident led officials to discover a furrier suspect, according to a news release.
July 31, 2020
Grizzly Attack Victim Videos His Exposed Bones Immediately After Bear Encounter “Just In Case He Didn’t Survive”
A Montana man who was attacked by a grizzly had his wife video his exposed bones immediately after the attack in case he didn't survive.
July 30, 2020
Hiker Dies On Trail At Glacier National Park
A man died while hiking a trail in Glacier National Park earlier this week, according to the National Park Service.
July 30, 2020
Man Searches For Grizzly, Man Finds Grizzly, Man Gets Attacked by Grizzly
A Choteau, Montana man was attacked by a grizzly bear after successfully searching and finding the grizzly bear.
July 30, 2020
Officials Investigating Possible Arson At Glacier National Park
Staff at Glacier National Park and Flathead Crimestoppers are investigating multiple suspected arson fires that started in the North Fork area of the park last week.
July 28, 2020
Surprised Hiker Captures Video of Grizzly Barreling Down on Two Mountain Goats
No word if the mountain goat survived. The hiker, for some reason, chose not to run after the grizzly to get the footage.
July 27, 2020
Yellowstone Announces Lottery For Snowmobile Access Program
Yellowstone National Park announced Friday that people can soon begin applying for the 2020-21 winter lottery to use a snowmobile in the park without a commercial guide.
July 24, 2020
Wyoming Game And Fish Stocks 6,000 Catfish In 19 Ponds Statewide
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently stocked 19 community fishing ponds across the state with 6,000 channel catfish, so anglers should prepare to head for the water.
July 23, 2020
Dirt Bikers Cause Significant Damage In Grand Teton National Park
The National Park Service investigators are looking for information regarding activities that caused significant resource damage along Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park last week.
July 23, 2020
Hiker Surprises Grizzly Bear; Grizzly Bear Flattens Hiker
A hiker on Tuesday surprised a grizzly bear south of Cody. The grizzly bear then surprised the hiker.
July 22, 2020