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20Nov
End of Year Fundraising Campaign Begins with Giving Tuesday!
We have launched our end of year fundraising with a campaign for gifts through #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday has exponentially grown in the six years since it began. It’s a global effort to give and celebrate the generosity of people worldwide. Our campaign features wildlife from around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with the message, “Save Us […]
09Nov
Protect Wildlife While You Shop
With the holidays on the horizon, many of us have lengthy lists of gifts to purchase for loved ones. And now, there’s an easy way to give part of every gift you purchase to support Wyoming’s wildlife! There’s no cost to you, and it’s a piece of cake! Amazon Smile donates a portion of your […]
04Nov
The New West – Learning From History
In light of recent conflicts involving people and grizzly bears in Northwest Wyoming, there is a real opportunity for learning. Let’s face a fact, there is a subset of the population that hates change. However, change from 19th Century values to even 20th Century values is long overdue, let alone making it all the way […]
03Nov
Wolves As A Solution
With low temperatures and snow falling across Western Wyoming, the chances of hunter success will likely increase over the next few weeks. Wyoming wolves are once again in the crosshairs of hunters rifles as the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) increased the quota in the trophy hunt area to 58 wolves allowed to be […]
22Oct
New WWA Gear Now Available
It’s getting chilly out there. Why not stay warm and proudly show your support for Wyoming’s wildlife with a cozy hoodie or beanie? Or maybe you’re one of those who passes winter months in a sunny and warm climate. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, too. Check out our exciting new selection of t-shirts and […]
17Oct
Trophy Hunting Grizzlies Not a Cure for Conflicts
A new opinion piece by Montana elk hunter David Stalling illustrates why trophy hunting grizzlies won’t make the forest safer for humans. Is that what we really want anyway? “There’s inherent risks to wilderness travel. In some places, grizzlies can be one of those risks, particularly when you kill an animal like an elk that […]
04Oct
It’s Time to Stop Crying Wolf
In response to the report that elk numbers are at least 30% above objective in 2018 and above objective in many parts of the state for the last few years, it’s high time that those who dislike wolves in Wyoming stop claiming “the wolves are eating all the elk.” Large numbers of wolves will not […]
04Oct
WWA Welcomes Program Director
On October 1st, Wyoming Wildlife Advocates welcomed Kristin Combs as our Program Director. In addition to extensive regional experience in conservation and education, Kristin Combs holds a Bachelors’ in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management, a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and a Masters Degree in Science Education. Science and education have dominated […]
26Sep
Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzlies Once Again Protected
Federal Judge Dana Christensen has decided to list grizzlies as threatened once again. After considering the evidence from environmental groups, animal rights activitists, Native American tribes, and state wildlife management agencies, Judge Christensen agreed that threats to the bears had not been taken into consideration when the decision was made to remove protections. Judge Christensen […]
06Sep
Critical Update: 2018 Grizzly Mortality At 86% Over 2017
New data released to the public by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) now reveals that grizzly mortality in the GYE is significantly higher than our statement yesterday indicated. On September 4th, the data indicated 35 known or probable mortalities: a number nearly 70% higher than the same date in 2017. However, given yesterday’s […]