News and Reports
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
10-4-25 Junctions, grizzlies, moose
Oct. 4, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte Pack from Jeff A. - A moderate rain was coming down in Gardiner as I headed to Lamar Valley in the dark. The rain quit when I was half way there. My first st ... Continue reading
10-3-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 3, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte Pack from Jeff A ~ It was 48 degrees as I left Gardiner this morning. I was at Dorothy's again in the morning darkness. At 7:00, Paul H reported some w ... Continue reading
10-2-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies, down south
Oct. 2, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ I left Gardiner in the dark this morning – headed for Lamar Valley. I stopped at Dorothy's pullout and walked the short climb to the nort ... Continue reading
Environmental groups sue Montana DEQ for ignoring impacts of Laurel power plant
Oct. 2, 2025 — Two environmental organizations that have previously challenged the construction of a new power plant are suing the Montana Department of Environmental Quality accusing the state agency of failing to follow ... Continue reading
10-1-25 Rescues, Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 1, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescues from Don P ~ I started my morning off at Lamar Canyon West, Slough,and Little America areas looking for Junctions. Having no luck, I decided to head west and look for Rescues a ... Continue reading
9-30-25 Junctions, grizzly, black bears, elk
Sept. 30, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Early Morning Junction Report From Frank H ~ The morning got off to a great start in the dark at 5:30 with loud howling south of Coyote. It took a while, but I found the Junctions arou ... Continue reading
9-29-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzlies
Sept. 29, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Grizzly report from Gary G ~ It was a beautiful autumn day that began with a great-horned owl hooting in Silver Gate (4:50am). At daybreak, Kate J. (Silver Gate Guides) reported a gri ... Continue reading
Yellowstone citizenship ceremony welcomes 41 new Americans
Sept. 29, 2025 — Yellowstone National Park hosted a citizenship ceremony on Sept. 25. Photo: Ashton Hooker // National Park Service GARDINER, Mont. — Welcome, new U ... Continue reading
9-28-25 Wapiti, Junctions, grizzlies
Sept. 28, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Last night report from the south from Gabriel M ~ Wapitis seem to be ranging far and wide right now. I got a reliable second hand report that someone saw at least 6 (the white alpha fe ... Continue reading
9-27-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Sept. 27, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A. - I started the day at Dorothy's pullout. As dawn was breaking I climbed the small, easy hill on the north side of the road. ... Continue reading
9-26-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzlies
Sept. 26, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Today started much like yesterday with the wolves at the back of Jasper Bench and the watchers at Dorothy’s and Coyote Overlook. Lots and lots of searching and chatting with old frien ... Continue reading
9-25-25 Junctions, grizzlies, black bears
Sept. 25, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ We headed out of Northeast with 31 degrees and crystal clear skies. We headed to Lamar and, unfortunately, the Junctions were at the back of Jasper Bench. Some folks headed up Cardiac ... Continue reading
9-24-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzly
Sept. 24, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another beautiful day with happiness all around; 1545M is back! Story below. We headed to Dorothy’s first thing and they didn’t have any wolves so we headed to Slough. 2 Black ... Continue reading
9-23-25 Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies, moose
Sept. 23, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ At first light, many watchers were gathered at Dorothy’s to hopefully find animals in the carcass area. There was some lovely howling at 5:45 and 6:00, so wolves close by. Folks ... Continue reading
September 22, 2025 Alliance for Wild Rockies Court Victory
Sept. 23, 2025 — Puitting between two towering mountain ranges, Montana’s Paradise Valley is aptly Punamed. Cradling the mighty Yellowstone River that flows from Yellowstone National Park, the valley provides critical h ... Continue reading
Red Lodge to host Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary fundraiser
Sept. 23, 2025 — RED LODGE, Mont. – The community in Red Lodge is gearing up for a special evening to support the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary. A fundraiser will be held on Thursday, October 2, at the Roosevelt C ... Continue reading
9-22-25 Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies, black bears
Sept. 22, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ First, some sad news. We have lost our sweet, little 1479F to hunters in 316. We have all watched her since she was born. She was the only surviving pup in the litter. She had t ... Continue reading
9-21-25 Junctions, grizzlies, black bears
Sept. 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Yet another beautiful day. Slight chance of rain in the forecast later in the day but we had a bright, sunshiny morning at Slough. Others already at Slough had 11 blacks and 1 gray, 1 ... Continue reading
9-20-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Sept. 20, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another nice day with a few clouds and warmer temperatures. We started at Hubbard Hill this morning where Paul H and others had six blacks in the carcass area along with 4 grizzlies. ... Continue reading
More Than 300 Hats Have Been Pulled From Yellowstone’s Geothermal Features So Far This Year — Debris, garbage and clothing often ends up
Sept. 20, 2025 — The hats collected in 2025 are worth nearly $6,000. Margery Price / National Park Service Every year, roughly four million travelers visit Yellowstone National Park to marvel at its unique geo ... Continue reading
9-19-25 Junctions, grizzlies, other critters
Sept. 19, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another nice day with high, wispy clouds and warm sun. It was 31 when we left Northeast and 59 at Hitching Post at around noon so very pleasant. We started at Slough this morning up ... Continue reading
9-18-25 Junctions, grizzlies, moose
Sept. 18, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ We are back in the saddle again for a bit here. I love all the seasons in the park but fall really stands out with the vibrant colors and sense of change in the air. It is my comfy season a ... Continue reading
9-17-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Sept. 17, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A. - The day started on Dave's Hill with the usual friends in the darkness. We waited for improving light to improve our view of many black spots mo ... Continue reading
Bear Attack
Sept. 17, 2025 — A 29-year-old hiker sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a bear in Yellowstone National Park. According to Yellowstone officials, the incident occurred on the Turbid Lake Trail, near the northeas ... Continue reading
9-16-25 Junctions, grizzlies, black bears
Sept. 16, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A. - It rained for most of the drive from Gardiner to Slough Creek. My umbrella made the trip onto Dave's Hill and I joined the usual grou ... Continue reading
9-15-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Sept. 15, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Wendy B ~ Well, the very good news is that the Junctions are back in the rendezvous area this morning. They were bedded in two groups the two low hills half-way betwee ... Continue reading
