Latest Reports Grizzly bear killed after attack near Yellowstone National Park posted by Dave Hornoff April 18, 2021 — A grizzly bear that attacked a 40-year-old man Thursday outside Yellowstone National Park was shot and killed the next day as wildlife officials inves Read more > 4-17-21 Junctions, Wapiti, grizzlies posted by Laurie Lyman April 17, 2021 —   Hi Everyone ~ It was 12 leaving Northeast this morning with clear skies.  Stayed quite cool until late morning but we had sunny skies ma Read more > 4-16-21 Junctions, Wapiti, grizzly posted by Laurie Lyman April 16, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ Pull up a chair this is a long, exciting one. Overcast with a cool breeze this morning entering at Northeast.  It was 19 degrees Read more > 4-15-21 Junctions, Mollie Group, grizzly posted by Laurie Lyman April 15, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~   Junction Report from Frank H.  ~  There was a thin layer of snow on the road on my way into the Park this morning fro Read more > 4-14-21 Junctions, Mollies, grizzly, moose posted by Laurie Lyman April 14, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  As we drove in this morning, we passed a moose right by the road at Phantom Lake.  We scoped from Upper Read more > 4-13-21 Junctions, grizzly, moose posted by Laurie Lyman April 13, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~   From Michael S. ~  We started out at the Slough Creek den area this morning. Taylor and I were only able to locate a co Read more > 2021 Yellowstone road construction projects to improve visitor safety, access and experience; Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction road closure posted by Dave Hornoff April 13, 2021 — Three major road construction projects will occur in Yellowstone National Park in 2021. One project will have a complete closure between Tow Read more > Select Yellowstone National Park roads and services open April 16; Visitor expectations posted by Dave Hornoff April 13, 2021 — Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2021, select roads and services in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for the season, weather per Read more > 4-12-21 Junctions, grizzlies posted by Laurie Lyman April 12, 2021 —   Hi Everyone ~   From Susan C.  ~  Another chilly morning and some clouds as we left Gardiner. Passing Blacktail Plateau we re Read more > 4-11-21 Junctions, ?wolves posted by Laurie Lyman April 11, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  It was 21F as we left Gardiner this morning with a light dusting of snow on the cars.  By the time we got Read more > 4-10-21 Junctions, moose posted by Laurie Lyman April 10, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan C. ~  A bit warmer again this morning at 28 degrees and a clear sky.  Once again, the photographe Read more > Bear Creek Council Chair, Nathan Varley posted by Dave Hornoff April 10, 2021 — Bear Creek Council Chair, Nathan Varley, has written an Op-Ed for the Bozeman Chronicle outlining opposition to the slate of wildlife bills moving thr Read more > 4-9-21 Junctions, 1109F posted by Laurie Lyman April 9, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  A lot colder this morning than recently, 19F, with snow on the ground from yesterday’s snowfall and clear Read more > Report: Yellowstone-area grizzly bear conflicts down, deaths up from 2019 in Montana posted by Dave Hornoff April 9, 2021 — Grizzly bear deaths in Montana’s portion of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem were up last year from 2019 and were higher than the 10-year ave Read more > 2021 Yellowstone road construction projects posted by Dave Hornoff April 9, 2021 — 2021 Yellowstone road construction projects to improve visitor safety, access and experience; Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction road closure Three m Read more > 4-8-21 Junctions, grizzlies posted by Laurie Lyman April 8, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C.  ~  A beautiful, clear sky this morning with a tiny crescent moon over Mammoth as we drove in this mor Read more > 4-7-21 Junctions, 1154's Group, grizzlies posted by Laurie Lyman April 7, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  It was 32 degrees as we left Gardiner this morning with a crescent moon and stars showing in a mostly cloudle Read more > 4-6-21 Junctions, grizzlies, sandhills posted by Laurie Lyman April 7, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  When we went out to the car this morning, we were surprised to find that it was snowing and there was a thi Read more > Yellowstone Park prepares for a busy season posted by Dave Hornoff April 6, 2021 — Yellowstone National Park is popular any year - but in a pandemic, when outdoor destinations are preferred, the wide open spaces and natural splendor Read more > After Fewer Bison Migrate Outside of Yellowstone, Population Set to Grow posted by Dave Hornoff April 6, 2021 —  Fewer bison migrated out of Yellowstone National Park this winter than in years past, leading officials to drop plans to capture and remove Read more >

Features Boreal Study Ends — Not much, but maybe.... posted by Dan Hartman April 15, 2021 —      Well, my boreal owl survey routinely lasts March 1st thru April 15th. So the time has come to call it quits.   &nb Read more > Owl Survey Resumes — Not much to report.. posted by Dan Hartman April 2, 2021 —      My boreal owl survey continued without much success.  Night after night, Cindy and I would venture out to be met with on Read more > Owl Study Begins — Persistence pays off?? posted by Dan Hartman March 5, 2021 —      Monday, March 1st      As Cindy and I head out for opening night, I'm reminded of my first night out twe Read more >

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