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27Nov
Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Committee To Meet
The Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Coordinating Committee is meeting in Pray, MT on Nov 30 – Dec 1. The committee, formerly known as the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee, is having its important Fall meeting this week. The agenda is posted below (our highlights). Two main things to note: First, the annual IGBST GYE grizzly bear population estimate […]
17Nov
Grizzly Bears: Teton County faces moment of truth
Hunt grizzlies or protect them? Allowing WGFD to have a trophy hunt of grizzly bears in Teton County does not reflect our community’s values nor serve our best interests
17Nov
WWA Press Release: campaign to prevent hunting of grizzlies in Teton County
Wyoming Wildlife Advocates has launched a campaign asking that the Wyoming Game & Fish Department respect Teton County’s community values and economic interests and exempt Teton County from grizzly hunting.
13Nov
GRIZZLIES: 55% of GYE grizzly mortalities under investigation
New Greater Yellowstone Grizzly Mortalities reported The IGBST has added four mortalities to their GYE Grizzly Bear Mortality database bringing the total for 2017 up to 51 dead bears. Three of the four new mortalities are listed as “under investigation” and as of November 15, 55% of all known and probable mortalities are under investigation, […]
02Aug
Wolf ruling may sway griz case
After court decision on Great Lakes wolf delisting, conservationists say their legal claims are bolstered.
24Jul
Badge of Honor: NRA brands WWA an “Extremist Group”
In an recent article, the National Rifle Association branded Wyoming Wildlife Advocates an “extremist group.” We think that means we’re doing something right.
09May
Seeking Ways To Fund Balanced Wildlife Management
“Wildlife management” in most states actually is managing wildlife for the benefit of hunters and fishers. We believe this is a lopsided approach that ignores the diverse interests of all US citizens and visitors to public lands. Most wildlife management agencies derive most of their funding from hunting and fishing license fees, as well as […]
09May
Supporting Consistently Proper Management Of Our National Parks
The management of Grand Teton National Park has been a mix of good and bad. We applaud the good, but want to avoid the bad. Of immediate concern, of course, is the annual elk hunt. Most recently, National Park Service officials have indicated they will allow hunting on the 100 private land “inholdings” scattered throughout […]
09May
Educating The Public About The Importance Of Large Carnivores
Ecologists have known for years that large carnivores on the landscape are essential for maintaining a natural dynamic equilibrium among species. Large carnivores also play a key role in keeping in check ungulates that otherwise would over browse landscapes that support a healthy diversity of species. For these reasons, we oppose the hunting of large […]
09May
Ensuring That Elk And Their Habitat Are Managed In A Healthy, Balanced Way
Jackson Hole is famous for its large herd of elk. This beloved herd, however, is threatened with devastation as chronic wasting disease marches ever closer. The effects of this and other diseases are amplified by elk herds closely concentrated on feed grounds. To save this national treasure and maintain a healthy ecosystem, we advocate expeditiously […]