According to an article in November 7th’s Jackson Hole News and Guide, “Bear-proof garbage cans are likely to become mandatory throughout Teton County, but elected officials want to talk it over first to ensure the rule change goes smoothly for trash haulers and residents.” There is ample evidence that bear-proof trash cans reduce conflicts by […]
In light of recent conflicts involving people and grizzly bears in Northwest Wyoming, there is a real opportunity for learning. Let’s face a fact, there is a subset of the population that hates change. However, change from 19th Century values to even 20th Century values is long overdue, let alone making it all the way […]
With low temperatures and snow falling across Western Wyoming, the chances of hunter success will likely increase over the next few weeks. Wyoming wolves are once again in the crosshairs of hunters rifles as the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) increased the quota in the trophy hunt area to 58 wolves allowed to be […]
On October 1st, Wyoming Wildlife Advocates welcomed Kristin Combs as our Program Director. In addition to extensive regional experience in conservation and education, Kristin Combs holds a Bachelors’ in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management, a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and a Masters Degree in Science Education. Science and education have dominated […]
May 22, 2018 | WWA Staff If you’re driving through Cody, WY, to the East Entrance of Yellowstone, keep an eye out for WWA’s new billboard! The message is clear: the bears you’re about to see could be killed for trophies by this time next year. WWA has occupied the same billboard location during the […]