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Grizzlies
22May
Idaho Game and Fish Commission Denies Bear Spray Petition
Wyoming Wildlife Advocates and our conservation partners received a formal denial of our petition to require hunters to carry bear spray in known grizzly bear territory from the Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) Commission. Reasons cited included the requirement is “not warranted for every hunter,” and that it would “create a burdensome regulation, and is […]
08May
May Newsletter Packed With Updates, Comment Opportunities, and More
Read our May Newsletter here. Updates on wolves, events, opportunities for public comments, and what’s been happening on the wildlife protection front.
04Mar
Yellowstone Grizzlies Under Attack Again
Our March newsletter has information about grizzlies, wolves, and a great new book about conflict prevention with grizzlies in Montana.
20Feb
WWA One of Groups Challenging New Law Allowing Wyoming to OK Grizzly Bear Hunts
New State Law Ignores Federal Court Ruling, Enables Grizzly Hunts CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Conservation groups today filed a notice of intent to sue over a new state law that would give the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission authority to manage grizzlies, including the authorization of a hunting season as early as this spring. “This is an […]
27Dec
The USFWS Files Appeal of Grizzly Bear Decision
The USFWS, joined by the State of Wyoming and several pro-hunting and pro-gun groups filed a notice to appeal the decision to restore protections to grizzly bears of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The appeal will go to the 9th Circuit court. The service can also determine to continue with delisting again during the appeal. This […]
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 […]
05Sep
2018 Grizzly Death Rate at Record-Breaking High
According to data released by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, as of September 4, there have been 35 known or probable grizzly bear mortalities in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in 2018. This number represents an increase of 66% over last year’s toll of 21 deaths at the same date. Over half of mortalities are […]
25Jul
Griz Hunt – What We Know
We’ve had lots of supporters asking this past week: “So, what’s going to happen now?” While we don’t know for sure how the coming months will unfold, and what the hunt will mean for GYE grizzlies, WWA’s Conservation Director Roger Hayden has rounded up a quick summary of what we do know at this point. […]
28Jun
19 Grizzlies Already Dead in 2018
As usual, Wyoming Wildlife Advocates will be publishing our analysis of mortality data for the Greater Yellowstone grizzly population. As of June 26th, the official record of known and probable grizzly mortalities shows 19 mortalities, well ahead of last years count of 9 at the same time and 14 in 2016. What isn’t apparent without […]
26May
Now What? 4 ways you can help protect grizzlies
Dear supporters, It’s been a challenging week for all of us. In the aftermath of Wednesday’s vote to approve the trophy hunting of grizzlies in Wyoming, we have heard from people across the country. From coast to coast, and everywhere in between, everyone has the same question: What can we do now? Each time I […]