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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 […]
09May
Ending Grand Teton National Park Elk Hunt
We believe hunting in a national park is inappropriate for a variety of reasons. Our first concern, of course, is the safety of visitors. Park visitors simply do not expect to have to duck bullets or wear hunter orange garments to be seen by hunters. A national park should be a sanctuary for people and […]
09May
Advocating For And Ensuring Optimal Management Of Grizzly Bears
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is pushing for the removal of grizzly bears from the protections of Endangered Species Act. We believe this rush to delist is politically driven and not based in sound science. The grizzly’s loss of two key food sources, whitebark pine nuts and cutthroat trout, have placed the bear in […]
25Apr
Ungulate Uncertainty : The deepening debate over elk management in the hole
The visible nature of this winter’s impact has brought an important conversation to the forefront in the Jackson Hole community: Are we managing local ungulates in the best way possible?
11Apr
Chronic Fears
In order to manage the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, wildlife advocates say protect the wolves, stop feeding the elk.
07Apr
Updated Chronic Wasting Disease Map – March 2017
APRIL 7, 2017 Wyoming Wildlife Advocates, in collaboration with the Sierra Club, has updated the map of the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wyoming. The map reflects the most recent data available regarding the spread of the disease. Additionally, download the National Elk Refuge’s Final Decision – “Model Forecasting of the Impacts of Chronic […]
06Mar
Ruling on wolf delisting praised, condemned
by Mark Huffman/Jackson Hole News & Guide | MARCH 6, 2017 A court decision handed down Friday that has wolves headed for management by the state of Wyoming has spurred a flurry of praise and condemnation. The U.S. appeals court ruling is a major step toward removing wolves in Wyoming from the Endangered Species Act […]