News and Reports
6-21-25 Junction puppies! Wapiti, grizzlies
June 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Wendy B ~ There had been overnight rain and it was much cooler this morning at 42 degrees as I started down to the valley. I happily joined watchers at the Ranch, lookin ... Continue reading
6-20-25 Junctions, Wapiti, Rescue, grizzlies
June 20, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction report from Wendy B ~ It was a warm 51 degrees when I left Northeast at first light. As I neared Confluence, I heard that bear watchers had found both bears and wolves ... Continue reading
6-19-25 Junctions, Mollie, Wapiti, grizzlies
June 19, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Helena E ~ Around 4:30am a black bear crossed the road north to south, right in front of me, by Blacktail Pond trailhead. I drove to Lamar, west of where we watched the Junction ... Continue reading
6-18-25 Wapiti, Junctions, grizzlies
June 18, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Rob H, Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles ~ I went south today and found some fog in Hayden, but visibility was decent enough from Grizzly Overlook. We had a couple very qu ... Continue reading
6-17-25 Mollies, ?Junction, Wapiti, grizzlies
June 17, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Helena E ~ I drove through Mammoth under slightly cloudy skies. On the western Blacktail there was a black bear along the road. I hiked up a hill south of the road from Nature T ... Continue reading
Tense moments as German Shepherd leaps from vehicle to chase wolf in Yellowstone
June 17, 2025 — Tourists witnessed an extraordinary scene in Yellowstone National Park on Friday as a German Shepherd leaped from the back of a vehicle to chase a young wolf on the side of a road. Dogs are allowed in the park ... Continue reading
6-16-25 Mollies, Wapiti, grizzlies
June 16, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Paul H wolf report: Mollies: At 6:20 am for three hours a gray bedded mostly out of sight with occasional head lifting and once got up and turned around and bedded again. At 8:40 pm in ... Continue reading
6-15-25 Wapitis, Junctions, grizzlies
June 15, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Happy Farther’s Day to all our great dads out there! Junctions from Kate S ~ When we arrived at the caracas in the Lamar Valley at approximately 6:15 am, there were 5 black Junc ... Continue reading
6-14-25 Junctions, Mollie, Wapiti, grizzlies
June 14, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ From Wendy B ~ It came as a shock yesterday when I read of the unexpected death of our fellow wolf-watcher, Carla Rae Mathison at age 66. She and her husband Matt had been the early-bi ... Continue reading
6-13-25 Rescues, Mollies, Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies
June 13, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Early morning from Helena E ~ As I passed through the North gate into the park early this morning a coyote was doing the same, along the exit lane. 40° on the Blacktail with a completel ... Continue reading
6-12-25 Mollies, Junctions, Wapiti, grizzlies
June 12, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Rob H, Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles ~ We stopped at Nature Trail on the way in from Gardiner and immediately picked up a large bear far to the southwest. My initial impres ... Continue reading
6-11-25 ?wolves, Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies
June 11, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Helena E ~ 41 degrees heading east through Mammoth. As I passed a coyote crossing north to south, east of Blacktail Ponds, I decided not to stop and look higher on the ... Continue reading
6-10-25 Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies, other critters
June 10, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Seventy-three degrees in Lamar at 11:00AM. Very few clouds and it felt hotter than 73! At 8:30PM last night, Cindy from South Dakota did report a gray in the usual place on Norris. This d ... Continue reading
6-9-25 Mollies, Junctions, Wapitis, ?wolves, grizzlies, moose
June 9, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ A bit of a warm one today with 72 degrees in Lamar at 11:00AM and not a cloud in the sky. We were too late this morning and missed a collared gray and a black near Trout Lake. We ve ... Continue reading
6-8-25 Mollies, Wapiti, grizzlies, moose
June 8, 2025 — Hi Everyone, Very early this morning a visitor, Chuck, spotted 2 Mollie puppies, one black and one not so black. Paul H was right on it and he caught a glimpse of the little ones, too. We sat for h ... Continue reading
6-7-25 Mollie, Junction, Wapiti, moose, grizzlies
June 7, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another nice day with 65 degrees in Lamar around noon. We got a later start out this morning but in time to see a huge bull moose at Lower Baronette, and two other males west of Thunderer. ... Continue reading
Shane Berry is new field manager for the Wood River Wolf Project
June 7, 2025 — “It feels special to work on a project that overturns the prevailing view that humans and wolves cannot coexist.” Shane Berry started work last week as the new field manager for the nonpr ... Continue reading
6-6-25 Wapitis, Mollies, grizzlies
June 6, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Wapiti evening from Fay and Dale ~ They were down south with Wapiti during the afternoon/evening. Great excitment as she and others counted more puppies! Black 1267F was th ... Continue reading
6-5-25 Mollies, Rescues, Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
June 5, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Mollies from Hunter, Silver Gate Guides ~ At 5:30AM, we had two gray Mollies moving uphill and south on the small ridge above the new growth forest. At least one of them was collared. ... Continue reading
6-4-25 Mollies, Wapitis, grizzlies, moose
June 4, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Mollies morning report from Maureen B ~ We started on Trashcan this morning. Carol R spotted a grizzly south of the road at skyline and a grizzly on Norris. Rick B fo ... Continue reading
6-3-25 Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies
June 3, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Maureen B ~ A little cooler leaving Northeast this morning, 32 degrees. Watchers were spread out in the Lamar looking for wolves. Eventually, we heard t ... Continue reading
6-2-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapitis, grizzlies
June 3, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Maureen B ~ It was 47 degrees with light rain leaving Northeast this morning. We were expecting rain in the morning, so no surprise. We started out at Trashc ... Continue reading
6-1-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapitis, grizzlies
June 1, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Wendy B ~ I was just setting up at Coyote to look on Jasper Bench when Frank called in the good news that he had Mollies south of Geriatric. I got there in ... Continue reading
5-31-25 Junctions, Wapiti, grizzlies, moose
May 31, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Wendy B ~ Well, I've had my first wolfless morning in quite a while. It was bound to happen. So, I filled up the day with bears instead. Several of us bega ... Continue reading
Wildlife Brigade Ensures Safe Passage For Grizzly Bears @ Grand Teton National Park
May 31, 2025 — The Wildlife Brigade program began in 2007 and has proved critical to effective grizzly and black bear stewardship as both bear and visitor numbers have increased. The program supports up to 25 volunteers at an ... Continue reading
5-30-25 Junctions, Mollies, ?Rescue, Wapitis, grizzlies
May 30, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Wendy B ~ It was another warm morning. I was about to climb Geriatric to look for Mollies when Bill alerted us to bedded wolves on Jasper Bench. I join ... Continue reading
Yellowstone National Park Reports First Wildland Fire in 2025
May 30, 2025 — Yellowstone National Park confirmed its first wildland fire of 2025 on May 26, when hikers reported the Memorial Day Fire on the Bighorn Pass Trail. Located 0.75 miles southeast of the Bighorn Pass Trailhead of ... Continue reading
5-29-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapitis, grizzlies
May 29, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Wendy B ~ As I was parking my car at the eastern lot, Frank alerted me that 1479F was in view. She had just left the sage den with a black pup in her mouth. This p ... Continue reading
5-28-25 Junctions, Mollies, foxes, grizzlies
May 28, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Wendy B ~ Even warmer today - 41 degrees at 4:45AM! The local fox started my day right, crossing the road east of the Park entrance. I had hoped to see Molli ... Continue reading
5-27-25 Junctions, Mollies Wapiti, Rescue, grizzlies
May 27, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning report from Wendy B ~ Another gorgeous day here in Yellowstone, starting off at 38 degrees and 57 by 10:30AM. The Lamar is running high at the moment but not what I'd ... Continue reading
Oregon man convicted of assault at Yellowstone National Park
May 27, 2025 — YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - An Oregon man was found guilty of assaulting a Yellowstone National Park employee, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana. Court documents revealed that ... Continue reading
Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone Park — 2025 summer season
May 27, 2025 — MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place. Within the park’s 2.2 million acres, v ... Continue reading
5-26-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
May 26, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Today was clear again, with a bit of wind. The action at Slough began before I trudged up Dave's Hill. There were several Junction wolves on the Aspen Drainage carcass at first light. The ... Continue reading
Offline for Maintenance — Thanks for your patience
May 26, 2025 — The site has been unavailable for several days in order to do some upgrades and reprogramming. We apologize for the interuption in service. ... Continue reading
5-25-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapitis, grizzlies
May 26, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning report from Wendy B ~ Another clear morning here. As I drove down the Campground road at Slough I heard that there were a few wolves in the den area and a black down in the ... Continue reading
5-24-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapiti, grizzlies
May 26, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Wendy B ~ It was a nice, clear morning as I made my way west in the near dark. Early birds in the "Slough flats east" lot told me several wolves were in ... Continue reading
5-23-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapiti
May 26, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Wendy B ~ Lots of fog on the way down from Northeast but mercifully clear past Trout Lake. Today I started on Dave's hill with the other stalwarts. We had wolves ... Continue reading
Feds Cancel Illegal Logging Project near Yellowstone After Alliance for the Wild Rockies Sues
May 23, 2025 — The U.S. Forest Service cancelled an illegal public land logging project due to a recently-filed lawsuit by Montana conservation group Alliance for the Wild Rockies on May 20th. The ille ... Continue reading
5-22-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
May 22, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Wendy B ~ It was an amazing morning with the Junction pups. Today was the warmest day since I arrived on Sunday. 32 at 5:30 and warmed to 55 by 11AM. With n ... Continue reading
5-21-25 Junctions, Mollie, Wapiti, grizzlies, moose
May 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Wendy B ~ It was sleeting pretty hard as I drove in this morning in the dark. It petered out by the time I got to Trout Lake but in its place was fog. Quite beautiful, a ... Continue reading
