News and Reports
12-3-23 Junctions, Rescues
Dec. 3, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Jeff A ~ I started into the park from Silver Gate today. I eventually joined friends at Dorothy's pull out. There was an empty car on the lot and that ... Continue reading
12-2-23 Junctions, Rescues
Dec. 2, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ We had a bit more snow overnight but still under an inch and just a dusting in the Park. We headed through Lamar with no sign of anything and 20 degrees. A heavy cloud cover helped hold in ... Continue reading
12-1-23 Rescues
Dec. 1, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Snow this morning which actually brought out the snow plows. It was a bit warmer and the snow stopped at Pebble Creek Campground. After traveling through an empty Lamar, we continued on as ... Continue reading
Gardiner Christmas Stroll Event — Thursday, December 7
Dec. 1, 2023 — "Cinderella" Returns! George Bumann's life-sized bronze sculpture "Valley Vigil" of the famous Druid Peak Pack alpha female #42, also known as 'Cinderella', will be reinstalled to the Yellowstone Forever ... Continue reading
11-30-23 Rescues, Junction
Nov. 30, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ We continue to have the same moderate weather which we are eternally grateful for. Lack of wind has made the below freezing temps very tolerable. Rescues ~ None of us had ay luc ... Continue reading
11-29-23 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 29, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Another beautiful, clear day with lows near zero and no wind. Junction morning ~ We, once again, climbed the Geriatric Hill at Confluence to join friends already there watching the ... Continue reading
11-28-23 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 28, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ It is with a heavy heart that I begin my report with the news of the loss of a dear wolf watcher. Jim Futterer emailed me today with the heartbreaking news that Bobbi had passed away on Nov ... Continue reading
11-27-23 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 27, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Another cool sunny day today with Junctions in Lamar! It was frosty this morning. I had a nice fringe going along my brow line so definitely frost on the pumpkins. As soon as th ... Continue reading
11-26-23 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 26, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Another brisk morning with 6 degrees as we passed through the Northeast gate. There was a very slight breeze and the sun was rising. As we passed the Confluence we noticed cars at Ger ... Continue reading
11-25-23 Junctions
Nov. 25, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Back in the saddle for a time here. Six degrees leaving Northeast gradually warming as we got further to the West. We had clear skies and basic brown landscape everywhere you looked. ... Continue reading
(Helena) – The Montana Land Board voted to approve the purchase of the Lower Yellowstone River Project and the North Wildcat Coulee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The 328-acre property is located approximately two miles upstream of the Far West Fishing
Nov. 25, 2023 — (Helena) – The Montana Land Board voted to approve the purchase of the Lower Yellowstone River Project and the North Wildcat Coulee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The 328-acre property is located approxi ... Continue reading
‘The Alpha Wolves Of Yellowstone’: Stampede Ventures Taps Zack Stentz, Will Stenberg To Script Film Based On Non-Fiction Book Series
Nov. 25, 2023 — EXCLUSIVE: Stampede Ventures has optioned rights to the first three books in the bestselling non-fiction series The Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone, tapping Zack Stentz (Thor) and his wolf ... Continue reading
11-24-23 Junctions
Nov. 24, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A - It was a cold day as I started from Gardiner with still no snow on the ground. I drove to the same spot as yesterday – high left ... Continue reading
11-23-23 Rescues and Junctions
Nov. 23, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Happy Thanksgiving to all. Many thanks to all the reporters who help me with the note all year! You are so appreciated by all of us. Rescue Creek and Junction Butte wolves fro ... Continue reading
11-22-23 Junctions, Rescues, grizzly
Nov. 22, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction and Rescue wolf packs and a grizzly from Jeff A ~ It was icy cold but calm as I rolled into the darkness of Yellowstone from Silver Gate. We still don't have the s ... Continue reading
11-21-23 Rescues, Junctions
Nov. 21, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescue Creek and Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A ~ Today was again beautiful. It was sunny, calm and warm enough to be muddy in places. I left Gardiner and was at the Nature Tr ... Continue reading
Rick McIntyre to present during spring program — Program dates: March 31 to April 5, 2024
Nov. 21, 2023 — Renowned naturalist and author Rick McIntyre joins our group in the vast expanse of Yellowstone's wild country. This is a golden opportunity to enjoy wildlife while visiting with Yellowstone's most famou ... Continue reading
Wildlife officials confirm ‘zombie deer’ disease in Yellowstone for the first time — Officials said it is a "contagious, fatal disease" in a recent press release
Nov. 21, 2023 — A rare condition, coined as the “zombie” disease, has reached deer in Yellowstone National Park for the first time, according to officials. In a press release from earlier this week, Yell ... Continue reading
11-20-23 Rescues
Nov. 20, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescue Creek pack from Jeff A ~ From Silver Gate in the dark, I drove straight to the ridge where several of us watched the Rescues yesterday. The Rescues were s ... Continue reading
11-19-23 Junctions, Rescue
Nov. 19, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte and Rescue wolf packs from Jeff A – I came into the park from Silver Gate today. It was another nice, calm day. I soon got news that others had found the Junctions ... Continue reading
11-18-23 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 18, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions and Rescues from Jeff A ~ This morning I headed East from Mammoth. My hope was that the Junction Butte wolves would still be near where they were yesterday. As it got l ... Continue reading
11-17-23 Junctions, Rescue, grizzly
Nov. 17, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ A note ~ First a word about Rick’s interview on This American Life. The radio version of his interview airs different times depending where you are. It will go out as a pod ... Continue reading
11-16-23 Junctions, Rescues and otters
Nov. 16, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from John W ~ Sooooooo, not a whole lot to report from the Junctions today. Though we knew where most of the pack was, not many were actually visible. We know they had ... Continue reading
Mule deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park — Guidance for park visitors
Nov. 16, 2023 — MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) recently confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) ... Continue reading
Camera Traps — Season has ended
Nov. 16, 2023 — My camera trap season is officially over, until this week I thought I could check them one more time and I could with an all day hike in and out through deep snow, I just don't want to ... Continue reading
11-15-23 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 15, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from John W ~ Yet another warm morning leaving Gardiner at 5:20 and it’s 45*. Started the morning to the west of Tower as we had the Junctions traveling that direction yest ... Continue reading
11-14-23 Junctions
Nov. 14, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ From Rick M ~ I was interviewed on wolves for the Public Radio show “This American Life" and it will air on Friday November 17. I understand that it could also be downloaded a f ... Continue reading
11-13-23 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 13, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ From John W ~ It’s amazing what a difference a few miles makes. Leaving Gardiner at 5:45 and it’s 37*. Get a few miles into the park and it’s 21* at Cryst ... Continue reading
11-12-23 Junctions
Nov. 12, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ From John W ~ Leaving Gardiner at 5:26, a warm 37* and windy, but crystal clear again. Drove all the way to Dorothy’s as that’s been a pretty popular spot to start of late ... Continue reading
11-11-23 Junctions, grizzly
Nov. 11, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ From John W ~ A balmy 37 degrees leaving Gardiner this morning. Don’t see any stars and the moon is just a blur so we definitely have some cloud cover this morning. Stopped qui ... Continue reading
11-10-23 Junctions
Nov. 10, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ From John W ~ Another crystal clear morning pulling into Hellroaring at 6:30 for a quick listen and scan at first light. It’s 19*, now if we can just get some precipitation ... Continue reading
11-9-23 Junctions
Nov. 9, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ From John W ~ Another gorgeous early morning leaving Gardiner at 5:45, 20*. Seems like every day we are dropping a few degrees but they’ve all been crisp and clear, with very li ... Continue reading
1 Tribes Unite for Yellowstone Buffalo on National Bison Day
Nov. 9, 2023 — Fort Hall, ID - On National Bison Day, Buffalo Field Campaign invited the Yellowstone affiliated tribes to express their perspectives on shared Tribal stewardship of Yellowstone Buffalo. Delegates f ... Continue reading
11-8-23 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 8, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ From John W ~ Leaving Gardiner at 6:00 am. Crystal Clear and a comfortable 25*. Started the day with a quick scan to the East from Elk Creek to Slough with no luck. I continued ... Continue reading
11-7-23 Junctions
Nov. 7, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctons from John W ~ Departing Gardiner at 6:00 with the temperature a bit cooler at 35*, but very crisp and clear. Started the day out west again from Tower as the Juntions had be ... Continue reading
11-6-23 Junctions, bighorn
Nov. 6, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from John W ~ A springlike 44* leaving Gardiner this morning at 6:15. Partly Cloudy, but the layer of fog that has been blanketing the low lying areas seems to have lifted w ... Continue reading
11-5-23 Junctions, grizzly
Nov. 5, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Matt L ~ Junctions were found around 7am in the same general area as last evening from Boulder. There were 6 grays and 4 black. There was some playful chasing between th ... Continue reading
11-4-23 Junctions
Nov. 4, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte from Matt L ~ Junctions were spotted around 7:30AM in the Elk Creek area moving east at a decent pace. The count was 7 grays and 5 blacks. We followed them through Elk ... Continue reading
11-3-23 Junctions
Nov. 3, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Matt L ~ The Junction Butte Pack was spotted this morning in the same general area that they were in yesterday. Unfortunately, like yesterday, there was limited visibi ... Continue reading
11-2-23 Rescues, Junctions
Nov. 2, 2023 — Hi Everyone ~ Snowy day from Northeast to Tower and no visibility at Hellroaring. The temperature at Northeast this morning was 28 so warmer. We did not stay out long and headed back in about 9:30. ... Continue reading
