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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is the first national park in the world, established on March 1, 1872. And is an incredibly important and interesting ecosystem to study and enjoy. It spans over 2.2 million acres and is located primarily in Wyoming, with portions extending into Montana and Idaho. The park is renowned for its stunning geothermal features and diverse wildlife.

Bison Haven't Moved Like This In A Century And The Effects On The Land Are Staggering Scientists

Yellowstone Bison

Bison Haven't Moved Like This In A Century And The Effects On The Land Are Staggering Scientists

America's largest native herbivore continues to demonstrate its vital role as an ecosystem engineer.

Another Hydrothermal Explosion Has Occurred at Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Ecosystem

Another Hydrothermal Explosion Has Occurred at Yellowstone National Park

A new hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin created boiling pools, fresh vents, and dramatic changes to the landscape. The event is a powerful reminder that even America's most iconic national park remains a living, evolving system where nature—not humans—sets the timetable.

Elk in Yellowstone

Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

The Wildlife of Yellowstone

Established as the world's first national park in 1871, Yellowstone is one of the most remarkable places on Earth. Sitting on top of an active volcano and spanning over 3,000km, it contains a rich variety of wildlife and wondrous landscapes.

“Conserving” Wild Bison?

"Conserving" Wild Bison?

Decades of experience with wildlife and forestry management show that state agencies generally produce better results than federal agencies.

Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission Approves Record High Wolf Kill Quota

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Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission Approves Record High Wolf Kill Quota

Regulations and increased bounties expected to decimate wolf population

Wildlife Survival in Yellowstone

Wildlife Survival in Yellowstone

This is the Yellowstone you never knew.

Yellowstone Park to Reconsider Controversial Bison Plan

Yellowstone Park to Reconsider Controversial Bison Plan

A new analysis of bison management could result in an expansion of where the animals are permitted to roam freely.

Livestock Pond Attracts Wildlife in Idaho Forests Near Yellowstone Park

Livestock Pond Attracts Wildlife in Idaho Forests Near Yellowstone Park

At Pitchstone Waters in the Idaho forests near Yellowstone Park, we built a small stock pond to keep our cattle drinkers filled. This pond and other water additions are heavily used by a wide variety of wild animals. Pitchstone Waters Wildlife at Grouse Pond from Christopher Gill on Vimeo. NOTE:

To Teach Young Black Bears New Habits, Grand Teton Sees ‘Proactive Relocation’ as an Option

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To Teach Young Black Bears New Habits, Grand Teton Sees ‘Proactive Relocation' as an Option

“As discussed below, “wildlife officials actively rely on relocations as part of a larger management regime for black bears.” NOTE: this article was originally published to JHNewsandGuide.com on June 14, 2022. It was written by Karen Weintraub. A public service announcement for young black bears in Grand Teton National

In Montana, the Run on Land Is Spreading Five-star Living Dressed Up as Frontiersmanship

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In Montana, the Run on Land Is Spreading Five-star Living Dressed Up as Frontiersmanship

“Home, Home on the Range” NOTE: this article was originally published to Town & Country’s Apple News channel on June 14, 2022. It was written by Antonia Hitchens . The new Western iconography includes Tesla charging stations, Whole Foods, and Supergoop! products in private club shops. Today’s run on

August Visitation in Yellowstone Lower Than 2021, 2019

Yellowstone and Grand Teton Park Attendance Falls Below 2021 & 2019

Contrary to the implications of the article below, the primary cause of 2022’s falling Yellowstone attendance is not road closures. Although some roads were closed in 2022, many miles that had been closed for 3-years of reconstruction reopened. Total drivable miles inside the park were much the same

“Land of the Burning Ground”: The History and Traditions of Indigenous People in Yellowstone

"Land of the Burning Ground”: The History and Traditions of Indigenous People in Yellowstone

The agencies that manage Yellowstone National Park say that human impact is harmful and “unnatural.” This is another anthropological myth based on ideology rather than natural history and science. As discussed in the article below, hunter-gatherers have been interacting with Yellowstone for at least the past 11,000 years.

Massive Wolf Kill Disrupts Long-running Yellowstone Park Study

Yellowstone National Park

Massive Wolf Kill Disrupts Long-running Yellowstone Park Study

Thanks to the Trump Administration’s delisting of wolves, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho had the chance to lead in the management of wolf recovery, and in the process prove that Western states could, and should, take back forest and wildlife public lands management from the feds. Instead they promptly showed

Grizzly Bear in Fatal Montana Attack Was Guarding Food Cache

Grizzly Bear in Fatal Montana Attack Was Guarding Food Cache

“In grizzly country, it is a safe bet that if you find a carcass there will be a bear close by. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on August 10, 2021. It was written by Amy Beth Hanson. HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A grizzly bear that fatally mauled

First Gray Wolf Pups Since 1940s Spotted in Colorado

“Quoting the article below, ” Wildlife advocates see wolf reintroduction in Colorado as a vital step in restoring the wolf more quickly to habitat stretching from the Canada to the Mexico border.” NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on June 9, 2021. ENVER (AP) — Colorado has its first

A Natural Classroom, Run by Wolves

"Invasion Biology"

A Natural Classroom, Run by Wolves

Wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone has been a scientific and tourism bonanza. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on March 27, 2020. It was written by Jim Robbins. Mr. Robbins, a longtime contributor to The Times, is based in Helena, Mont. Twenty-five years ago this month, 14

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On the Elk Trail: Episode 7 - What Migration Means

Quoting the producers of the video below, “After wrapping up years of research into elk migration patterns in the Greater Yellowstone area of northwest Wyoming, biologist Travis Zaffarano finds that images of elk making their yearly journeys are what sticks with him. Ultimately, migration is what allows these elk herds

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On the Elk Trail: Episode 6 - When do Elk Migrate?

Quoting the producers of the video below, “Each fall, thousands of elk flood out of the mountains in a mass migration. Without calendars or clocks, how does the herd decide when to move? This amazing, coordinated behavior helps sustain Wyoming’s abundant wildlife.” Special thanks to our partners: Wyoming Game

The Marvelous Migrations of Greater Yellowstone

The Marvelous Migrations of Greater Yellowstone

Pitchstone Waters Ranch is five miles southwest of the southwest corner of Yellowstone Park, surrounded on three sides by national forest. Our highest priority is addressing the issues set forth in the excellent report below. It was published by the Property and Environmental Research Center (PERC), a free-market environmental