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Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
20Feb
WWA One of Groups Challenging New Law Allowing Wyoming to OK Grizzly Bear Hunts
New State Law Ignores Federal Court Ruling, Enables Grizzly Hunts CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Conservation groups today filed a notice of intent to sue over a new state law that would give the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission authority to manage grizzlies, including the authorization of a hunting season as early as this spring. “This is an […]
31Jan
Reported Wolves Killed in Wyoming in 2018 Total 81
The number of wolves killed that were reported in 2018 topped out at 81. The season was extended an additional month and began on September 1 this past year. Quotas were also raised in the Gros Ventre Mountains in hunt areas 8, 10, and 11. The map below depicts how many wolves were hunted in […]
08Jan
Can’t make the protest? But still want to help?
We’ve received many messages from supporters who can’t make it to Saturday’s protest. From folks who don’t live in the area to scheduling conflicts, many of you expressed regret that you can’t join us on Saturday morning. We will miss you, of course, but there are still ways that you can help from wherever you […]
07Jan
WWA Hosts Protest this Saturday in Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming based Wyoming Wildlife Advocates will be hosting a protest against the trophy hunting of Wyoming’s wildlife on the town square January 12 from 11am – 1pm. This protest is part of a larger community of protests called the Worldwide Rally Against Trophy Hunting (WRATH) orchestrated by Compassion Works International. This will be the […]
27Dec
Conservation Groups File Notice of Intent to Sue Over Bear Baiting
Western Watersheds Project and the Western Environmental Law Center filed a notice of intent to sue over bear-baiting that is permitted on Forest Service lands. Bear-baiting is a practice that involves the use of dumping hundreds of pounds of human foods to attract bears so they can be shot by hunters. This is occurring in […]
27Dec
The USFWS Files Appeal of Grizzly Bear Decision
The USFWS, joined by the State of Wyoming and several pro-hunting and pro-gun groups filed a notice to appeal the decision to restore protections to grizzly bears of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The appeal will go to the 9th Circuit court. The service can also determine to continue with delisting again during the appeal. This […]
11Dec
December Newsletter Focuses on Spitfire Killing
Our December newsletter highlights the killing of wolf 926F, also known as Spitfire. We will not have let her die in vain. Our Spitfire Fund has been launched to let our wildlife management know that Wyomingites and other Americans do not agree with the senseless and unnecessary killing of predators. Read the December newsletter here. […]
02Dec
The Spitfire Fund
The well-loved wolf Spitfire, in a heartbreaking echo of her mother’s fate, was gunned down by a trophy hunter just outside of Yellowstone National Park. Also known as the Lamar Canyon Pack’s 926F, Spitfire was adored by wildlife watchers across the planet. She was killed for sport. Spitfire should be the last wolf to die […]
20Nov
End of Year Fundraising Campaign Begins with Giving Tuesday!
We have launched our end of year fundraising with a campaign for gifts through #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday has exponentially grown in the six years since it began. It’s a global effort to give and celebrate the generosity of people worldwide. Our campaign features wildlife from around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with the message, “Save Us […]
07Nov
Action Alert! Support Bear-Proof Garbage Can Regulations
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 […]