News and Reports
11-7-25 Junctions
Nov. 7, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ It was dry and 40 degrees in Gardiner this morning and dry all the way to the Confluence where I made my first stop. I hiked up ... Continue reading
11-6-25 Rescues, Junctions, other critters
Nov. 6, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescues, Junctions, and other critters from Stacy A ~ Departed early in the dark of the morning to enter the park via the Northeast Entrance. The thermometer registered 32F under the partia ... Continue reading
11-5-25 Junctions, grizzly, and lots of other critters
Nov. 5, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A~ It was overcast, calm and 40 degrees as I left Gardiner this morning. My first stop was the upper lot that is west of Tower. As I ... Continue reading
11-4-25 Junctions
Nov. 4, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ It was 41 degrees in Gardiner as I drove into the darkness. I stopped at the upper pull out west of Tower before dawn. I ... Continue reading
11-3-25 Junctions, 1 gray, grizzly
Nov. 3, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Early morning from Gabriel M ~ After spending quite a while at Coyote with no wolf action except for some early reports of minimal howling, several of us decided to spread out and check dif ... Continue reading
11-2-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Nov. 2, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A ~ It was an amazing 50 degrees in Gardiner as I headed into the park this morning. I arrived at Coyote overlook at dawn and joined Bob and Mari ... Continue reading
11-1-25 Junctions, 1478F
Nov. 1, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte Pack from Jeff A ~ This morning I was anxious to check Lamar valley, so I made very quick checks at Hellroaring and Elk Creek while on my way. I went down t ... Continue reading
10-31-25 Junctions, grizzly
Oct. 31, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Hope everyone is having a spooktacular Halloween!! Junctions wolf pack from Jeff A ~ It was 22 degrees in Gardiner at 6:15 this morning. I went into the park on dry roads a ... Continue reading
10-30-25 Junctions, 1478F, Rescue
Oct. 30, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte Pack from Jeff A ~ My first stop this morning in the light of dawn was at Hellroaring. After half an hour of searching, Rick reported that he had a gri ... Continue reading
10-29-25 Junctions, 1478F, grizzlies
Oct. 29, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction wolf pack and 1478F from Jeff A ~ Warmer temperatures and clear roads, hosted my way into the park this morning. I joined others at Footbridge waiting for the dawn to li ... Continue reading
10-28-25 Junctions, grizzly
Oct. 28, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ It was a very cold 18 degrees in Gardiner this morning. It was clear and calm and the roads were excellent. I stopped first at Hel ... Continue reading
10-27-25 Junctions
Oct. 27, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A. - It was snowing hard in the darkness as I drove into the park from Gardiner. As sun light came, there was bad visibility through out ... Continue reading
For The Wolves
Oct. 27, 2025 — Give Now » Hi Dave, Only two days into Montana's wolf-hunting season, a beloved Yellowstone wolf&nb ... Continue reading
For the Wolves
Oct. 27, 2025 — Only two days into Montana's wolf-hunting season, a beloved Yellowstone wolf from the Jackson Butte pack was killed just outside the park. The female wolf was two y ... Continue reading
West Yellowstone Mayor Resigns After Facebook Comments Spark Controversy
Oct. 27, 2025 — WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. – The town of West Yellowstone is currently without a mayor following the sudden resignation of Mayor Jeff McBirnie. This development came after controversi ... Continue reading
10-26-25 junctions, grizzly
Oct. 26, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A. - I stopped at Hellroaring briefly to await the sun light. Fay reported that they heard many howlers up high on Jasper Bench. I headed th ... Continue reading
10-25-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 25, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another beautiful day but the winter storm warning bulletins are out everywhere. Roads are closing in the park. So we were out to enjoy the beautiful weather. We had a delightful beg ... Continue reading
10-24-25 Rescues, Junctions, grizzly
Oct. 24, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Early Rescue wolves from Jeff A ~ I started the morning at the upper lot, west of Tower Junction. In the darkness, at 6:50, I heard a grand group howl arise from the north ... Continue reading
10-23-25 Juctions, Wapitis, grizzly
Oct. 23, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another beautiful day in the park with clear, sunny skies and 50 degrees. Once again we all spread out to look for Junctions. Michelle, Yellowstone Wolftracker, spotted them west of Tower. ... Continue reading
10-22-25 Junctions, Wapiti, grizzlies
Oct. 22, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Clear, cold morning with 21 degrees at Northeast. It turned into a beautiful day with warm sunshine and 50 degrees in the Lamar. As in the past days, everyone spread out in the search for ... Continue reading
Montana FWP Establishes Bear Relocation Dashboard
Oct. 22, 2025 — In an effort to provide more insight to bear management and to keep local landowners and communities aware when black bears or grizzly bears are relocated, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks published a new onl ... Continue reading
10-21-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzlies, other critters
Oct. 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~Still in the 30’s as we left Northeast. Partly clouded skies soon cleared for a beautiful, beautiful day. It was 45 degrees with the warm sun around noon in Lamar.Once again, th ... Continue reading
10-20-25 Junctions, 1 Wapiti, grizzlies, moose
Oct. 20, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ It was a little bit nippy this morning with 27 degrees at Northeast. We would have light snow and some visibility issues as the morning wore on. As with other mornings, we were spre ... Continue reading
10-19-25 Grizzlies
Oct. 19, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Thirty-five at Northeast as we headed out this morning. There were some clouds scattered about but by 2:00 or so we were full on rain. Just like yesterday, we all spread out from down ... Continue reading
10-18-25 Rescues, grizzlies
Oct. 18, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ We drove through Northeast this morning on a road lightly dusted with snow. It was 28 degrees and the snow plow had been through as the snow got deeper as we headed west. The highest mounta ... Continue reading
10-17-25 Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies
Oct. 17, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Back in the saddle for a few days here in beautiful Yellowstone. I want to take a moment here to thank all the reporters that contribute to this report. We all so appreciate keeping ... Continue reading
10-16-25 Wapitis, Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 16, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Wapitis from Fay B ~ At 7:45 the roads were clear and as we made our way past Swan Flats with no fog. We were heading to Fishing Bridge, Pelican Trailhead Loo and happy to see th ... Continue reading
10-15-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
Oct. 15, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning Junction Report From Frank H ~ The visibility was challenging again this morning driving into the Park in the dark. It was snowing in Cooke City and it gradually became heavy r ... Continue reading
10-14-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzlies
Oct. 14, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Morning Report From Frank H ~ I started off the morning listening and scoping from Slough Creek. All of the wolf watchers were spread out across the Northern Range ... Continue reading
10-13-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzlies
Oct. 13, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Report From Frank H ~ It was a cool 26 degrees at 6:00 this morning at Coyote. Lamar Valley does not have much light pollution and the stars were amazing this morning. I de ... Continue reading
10-12-25 Junctions, Rescues, Wapitis
Oct. 12, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning Junction Report From Frank H ~ It was a Winter Wonderland in Yellowstone on Sunday morning. Cooke City had a total of about 6 inches. I was hoping that the snowplow was ahead of me ... Continue reading
Researchers propose new model for herbivore diets in Yellowstone National Park
Oct. 12, 2025 — For most, animal dung may appear unassuming. But Bethan Littleford-Colquhoun, a molecular ecologist at the University of Bath, couldn’t disagree more. Rather, she views animal dung as “an inc ... Continue reading
10-11-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzlies
Oct. 11, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte and Rescue wolves from Jeff A ~ It was a warm 45 degrees and raining in Gardiner in the predawn hour as I drove to Lamar Valley. When I stopped at Dorot ... Continue reading
10-10-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 10, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ I headed to Dorothy's pullout In Lamar Valley and was there before dawn. Frank H and Marisa D were up on their regular high spot above Coy ... Continue reading
10-9-25 Junctions
Oct. 9, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Early Morning Junction Report From Frank H ~ It was dark and a cool 27 degrees when we started climbing up Coyote. We have not needed any type of headlamp the last 3 mornings becau ... Continue reading
10-8-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 8, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ This morning my first stop in the darkness was Elk Creek. I went next to Boulder to look and listen. Frank H had climbed above Coyote and ... Continue reading
Bipartisan bill that protects national park funding awaits approval
Oct. 8, 2025 — Many senators are pushing for an appropriations bill that provides about $3 billion for the National Park Service. That includes Yellowstone National Park, which covers over 2 million acres of land a ... Continue reading
10-7-25 Junctions, grizzlies, moose
Oct. 7, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ There was frost on my truck as I headed south into the park from Gardiner. I decided to stop at Hellroaring to look and listen for wolves ... Continue reading
10-6-25 Junctions
Oct. 6, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning report from Wendy B ~ I started at Dorothy's about 6:15. It was very cloudy which delayed the dawn considerably. The temps were chilly but there was no wind. I scoped the s ... Continue reading
10-5-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 5, 2025 — Hi Everyone, Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ There was a cold icy breeze this morning with 38 degrees. I joined Don P again this morning at Trashcan. We listened and looked for wolves ... Continue reading
