News and Reports
10-3-24 Junctions
Oct. 3, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A ~ It was a beautiful, crisp morning as I started the steep climb to Mammoth in the darkness. I scoped the Elk creek area first and then went eas ... Continue reading
10-2-14 Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 2, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction report from David and Stephanie O ~ Driving in from Gardiner, we saw a large and beautiful whitetail buck with a very large rack at Bluebird Meadow. This is only the second wh ... Continue reading
10-1-24 Junctions, ?black wolf, report from down South, grizzly
Oct. 1, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ We headed out this morning with 21 degrees and a big warming trend later in the day into the 70’s. The park is a lot emptier with very few in the pullouts. When we got to Slough Bill ... Continue reading
Wyoming moves ahead with slight change to law allowing wolves to be killed with vehicles
Oct. 1, 2024 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- People outraged by how a man ran down a wolf with a snowmobile, taped the injured animal’s mouth shut and brought it into a bar last winter failed to persuade Wyoming lawm ... Continue reading
Yellowstone hiker still missing
Oct. 1, 2024 — ACKSON — Rangers and Search and Rescue crews still have not found Austin King, the hiker who last made contact with the outside world a week and a half ago on a remote peak in Yellowstone National Park. ... Continue reading
9-30-24 Junctions, moose, Wapiti, grizzlies, mountain goats
Sept. 30, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Temperatures this morning were in the low 40’s but as the weather predicted, we never got above 57 today in the park. It was great to have cooler temps in the late afternoon and early ... Continue reading
9-29-24 Eagle story from Russ K
Sept. 29, 2024 — The other day, while watching the Junction Butte wolves, I looked up to see a bald eagle soaring above Slough Creek. In a nearby cottonwood, another eagle whistled a loud greeting, raising it's yellow beak to t ... Continue reading
9-29-24 Junctions, Wapitis, grizzly, moose
Sept. 29, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Another nice day with a breeze and slightly cooler temperatures. We took our time getting in hoping to maybe see some moose on our way in. There have not been many near Northeast yet this ... Continue reading
ELK Yellowstone"s Fall Elk Rut
Sept. 29, 2024 — SOUND THE BUGLE: YELLOWSTONE’S FALL ELK RUT WILDLIFE, YELLOWSTONE FACEBOOK XLINKEDINEMAIL Each autumn, visitors to Yellowstone ... Continue reading
Wildlife Officials Euthanize Black Bear After It Mauls Toddler Near Yellowstone National Park
Sept. 29, 2024 — A black bear severely mauled a 3-year-old girl while sleeping in a tent Sunday at a Montana campground located just north of Yellowstone National Park, The Associated Press (AP) reported. The attack occurred a ... Continue reading
9-28-24 Junctions, grizzly
Sept. 28, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Thirty-two degrees leaving Northeast the morning. Not a cloud in the sky promising another unseasonably warm day in the Park. This was another “Get in the Park Free Day” ... Continue reading
FWP web dashboard lets users track grizzly bear deaths
Sept. 28, 2024 — Wildlife managers have documented 21 grizzly bear mortalities to date this year. Wildlife managers have documented 21 grizzly bear mortalities to date this year. In a press release, FWP Chief of Conservation ... Continue reading
YNP worker lost in remote area
Sept. 28, 2024 — Searchers are looking for a man whose last contact came from a mountain peak in the remote, southeast corner of Yellowstone National Park on September 17. The park is asking for the public’s help i ... Continue reading
9-27-24 Junctions, Mollies, wolf at Biscuit Basin, grizzly
Sept. 27, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning Junctions from Maureen B ~ From Dave’s Hill we had 5 blacks and 4 grays. Shortly, another black showed up. They were down on the creek flats and moved up a level t ... Continue reading
9-26-24 Junctions
Sept. 26, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ As always everyone spread out early to look for wolves but there was no luck until Gary G found two black pups running down hill from the tree line south of Long Pullout. They joined a larg ... Continue reading
9-25-24 Rescues, Junctions, Wapitis yesterday
Sept. 25, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Yesterday from Carl S , Safari Yellowstone~ Great morning in Hayden. We had 12 Wapiti chasing elk out along Trout Creek. Large boar grizzly in same area, with sow and 2 cubs out along ... Continue reading
Active search and rescue in remote southeast corner of Yellowstone National Park — Hiker last thought to be on park's highest peak
Sept. 25, 2024 — Active search and rescue in remote southeast corner of Yellowstone National Park Public’s assistance requested Yellowstone National Park, with assistance from Grand Teton National Park, Park ... Continue reading
9-24-24 No wolves, bears, moose
Sept. 24, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Wendy B ~ Well, this morning we are still wolf-less. This day was long in coming and we must be grateful for the long run of good luck and easy Junction sightings for th ... Continue reading
9-23-24 Junctions, other wildlife
Sept. 23, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Wendy B ~ Celia and I hiked up Dave’s Hill in the near dark and found a half dozen other scopers already at the top. However unlike other mornings, no wolves were ... Continue reading
9-22-24 Junctions
Sept. 22, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Early morning report from Maureen B ~ It was 30 degrees at Northeast this morning with 28 in Lamar. We were delighted to see wolves from Dave’s Hill after seeing nothing la ... Continue reading
9-21-24 Junctions, Rescue, grizzlies, other wildlife
Sept. 21, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Wendy B ~ It was a gorgeous clear sky, with Orion and other bright stars glistening above the mountains at 5:30 when I left Northeast. Temp was 32. My first stop ... Continue reading
Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunters near West Yellowstone
Sept. 21, 2024 — The following is a news release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. | Stock image WEST YELLOWSTONE – A grizzly bear was killed Monday in an encounter with bowhunters in Tepee Creek, north of West Yell ... Continue reading
Dems seek perpetual protection for wolves, bison, grizzlies
Sept. 21, 2024 — The legislation would protect the animals regardless of their Endangered Species Act status Democratic lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation to protect wolves and grizzly bears even if the high-pr ... Continue reading
9-20-24 Rescues, Junctions, and other critters
Sept. 20, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescue from Helena E ~ I got to the Blacktail late this morning, set up at S Curve then Nature Trail and did a slow scan. After a few minutes spotted a slow moving line of a few wolves ... Continue reading
Family’s cat goes missing in Yellowstone and makes the 800-mile journey back to California home
Sept. 20, 2024 — Hundreds of miles of wilderness and the looming threat of predators couldn’t keep a California cat from returning to its family. Rayne Beau — pronounced like “rainbow ... Continue reading
9-19-24 Sub Adult Grizzly from Russ Kehler
Sept. 19, 2024 — On my way into the park early this morning I spotted a handsome red fox with a very large white tip on its tail, not far from lower Baronette.The Northern Range of Yellowstone was covered in a heavy fog ear ... Continue reading
9-19-24 Junctions, Wapiti, other wildlife
Sept. 19, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Ginny G ~ Almost Foiled By Fog This Morning: There were large patches of fog throughout Slough when we set up on Bob’s Knob. Unfortunately, a large patch covered the en ... Continue reading
Woman sustains thermal burns — Stay on trails and boardwalks in thermal areas
Sept. 19, 2024 — On Monday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2024, a 60-year-old woman visiting Yellowstone National Park from Windsor, New Hampshire, reportedly suffered second and third-degree burns to her lower leg while w ... Continue reading
9-18-24 Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies
Sept. 18, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning report from Maureen B ~ There was snow on the car and rain and snow coming down as we left Northeast at 5:30 am. The heavy rain continued as we reached Slough and par ... Continue reading
Junction 1479F from Russ Kehler
Sept. 17, 2024 — Wolf 1479F is fast becoming one of my favorite wolves. She is of course the only yearling in the Junction Butte Pack, owing to the fact that last year she was the lone surviving puppy. I feel she may be exper ... Continue reading
9-17-24 Junctions, down south grizzlies
Sept. 17, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Ginny G ~ The moon was shining so brightly this morning that we didn’t need our flashlights as we hiked up Dave’s Hill. Since the wolves had headed to the ... Continue reading
Growth, changing economies biggest challenges facing the Greater Yellowstone, speakers say
Sept. 17, 2024 — JACKSON — Expecting a record-breaking 5 million visitors this year, Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly sees managing the tide of visitation as one of the park’s highest priorities ... Continue reading
9-16-24 Junctions
Sept. 16, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Ginny G ~ Despite the chance of rain, our dedicated group of watchers trekked up Dave’s Hill in the early morning darkness soon to be followed by others. Worried that the ... Continue reading
9-15-24 addition to report from Russ Kehler
Sept. 15, 2024 — I started the day on Dave's Hill with 28°. Out across the chilly valley were 15 wolves, and at least most were from the Junction Butte Pack. They played joyously through the sage and across the gr ... Continue reading
9-15-24 Junctions, grizzly, other critters
Sept. 15, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Ginny G ~ After our usual early morning start, a few of us headed up Dave’s Hill in the dark hoping that the Junctions were still at Slough. As it lightened up, ... Continue reading
9-14-24 Junctions, ?wolves, grizzly, report from down South
Sept. 14, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Ginny G ~ As we were driving in this morning, our hopes of seeing wolves at Slough Creek were very low because of their traveling towards Elk Creek yesterday. WOW ... Continue reading
9-13-24 Junctions
Sept. 13, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Ginny G ~ It was barely light this morning when we made it up Dave’s Hill and began to set up. From down below at the carcass, we were notified that 1479F h ... Continue reading
9-12-24 Junctions
Sept. 12, 2024 — Hi Everyone Report from Ginny G ~ Another terrific wolf filled morning. We started on Bob’s Knob when just as it was becoming light, we spotted a black running past the fallen Steven King Tree. The ... Continue reading
9-11-24 ~ Junctions
Sept. 11, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Ginny G ~ Exciting Morning at Slough Creek!! Because we didn’t want to fight the crowds of people and vehicles down at the Gravel Lot, we decided to go to B ... Continue reading
9-10-24 Junctions, moose, black bear
Sept. 11, 2024 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Ginny G ~ Because we knew that the news of the Slough Creek carcass had spread, we headed out very early this morning arriving at 0430. Already the Gravel Parking lot was partia ... Continue reading
