Wyoming Game & Fish Asks Public to Report Dead Sage-Grouse During West Nile virus seasonWyoming Game & Fish Asks Public to Report Dead Sage-Grouse During West Nile virus seasonMosquitoes spread the virus.Tom MortonTom Morton
Biologists to Begin Grizzly Bear Captures for Research in Yellowstone National ParkBiologists to Begin Grizzly Bear Captures for Research in Yellowstone National ParkThe area around the capture site will be posted with bright warning signs to inform the public of the activities occurring.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming, Federal Agencies Relocate Another GrizzlyWyoming, Federal Agencies Relocate Another GrizzlyGrizzly bears are only relocated into the recovery zone or adjacent areas.Tom MortonTom Morton
July Yellowstone National Park Visits Up 63% From July 2022July Yellowstone National Park Visits Up 63% From July 2022So far in 2023, the park has hosted 2,463,202 recreation visits, up 33% from the 1,855,396 visits in 2022.Tom MortonTom Morton
Draft Plan Released for Bison Management in YellowstoneDraft Plan Released for Bison Management in YellowstoneThe draft Environmental Impact Statement produces a broad range of actions for managing bison.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Game & Fish Relocates Adult Grizzly Bear Captured Near CodyWyoming Game & Fish Relocates Adult Grizzly Bear Captured Near CodyThe bear was captured for livestock depredation northwest of Cody on private land.Tom MortonTom Morton
Yellowstone Resumes Native Fish – Cutthroat Trout – Restoration ProjectYellowstone Resumes Native Fish – Cutthroat Trout – Restoration ProjectIn 2016, the fish restoration project ended after nonnative brook trout were completely removed from the waterway due to successful treatments.Tom MortonTom Morton
Black bear, Cub Killed After Man Attacked While Opening Garage Door in IdahoBlack bear, Cub Killed After Man Attacked While Opening Garage Door in IdahoOfficials say attacks on people are uncommon.Associated PressAssociated Press
Traps Removed for Grizzly That Killed a Woman Near YellowstoneTraps Removed for Grizzly That Killed a Woman Near YellowstoneOfficials say they believe the bear struck out defensively at the woman during a surprise encounter before fleeing the area.Associated PressAssociated Press
Traps Set for Grizzly Bear After Fatal Attack Near Yellowstone National ParkTraps Set for Grizzly Bear After Fatal Attack Near Yellowstone National ParkSince 2010, grizzlies in the Yellowstone region have killed at least nine people, but attacks remain rare.Associated PressAssociated Press