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Grizzlies
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 […]
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 […]
17Oct
Trophy Hunting Grizzlies Not a Cure for Conflicts
A new opinion piece by Montana elk hunter David Stalling illustrates why trophy hunting grizzlies won’t make the forest safer for humans. Is that what we really want anyway? “There’s inherent risks to wilderness travel. In some places, grizzlies can be one of those risks, particularly when you kill an animal like an elk that […]
26Sep
Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzlies Once Again Protected
Federal Judge Dana Christensen has decided to list grizzlies as threatened once again. After considering the evidence from environmental groups, animal rights activitists, Native American tribes, and state wildlife management agencies, Judge Christensen agreed that threats to the bears had not been taken into consideration when the decision was made to remove protections. Judge Christensen […]
06Sep
Critical Update: 2018 Grizzly Mortality At 86% Over 2017
New data released to the public by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) now reveals that grizzly mortality in the GYE is significantly higher than our statement yesterday indicated. On September 4th, the data indicated 35 known or probable mortalities: a number nearly 70% higher than the same date in 2017. However, given yesterday’s […]
05Sep
2018 Grizzly Death Rate at Record-Breaking High
According to data released by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, as of September 4, there have been 35 known or probable grizzly bear mortalities in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in 2018. This number represents an increase of 66% over last year’s toll of 21 deaths at the same date. Over half of mortalities are […]
31Aug
The Latest: Judge Blocks Grizzly Hunt – For Now
Thursday, August 30th, was an intense day for grizzly advocates and opponents of the pending trophy hunt in Wyoming and Idaho. Crowds gathered outside of the federal courthouse in Missoula, Montana, anticipating Judge Dana Christensen’s decision. Wyoming Wildlife Advocates’ Board President and Founder Kent Nelson was in attendance for the hearing. “When I arrived at […]
31Aug
WWA In News Outlets Around the World
As the possibility of the grizzly hunt draws near, and the anticipation intensifies, Wyoming Wildlife Advocates has had the opportunity to speak with multiple high-profile news outlets. We are grateful for the opportunity to let readers from a around the nation and the world learn about the critical work we do, and why we’re fighting […]
25Jul
Griz Hunt – What We Know
We’ve had lots of supporters asking this past week: “So, what’s going to happen now?” While we don’t know for sure how the coming months will unfold, and what the hunt will mean for GYE grizzlies, WWA’s Conservation Director Roger Hayden has rounded up a quick summary of what we do know at this point. […]
28Jun
19 Grizzlies Already Dead in 2018
As usual, Wyoming Wildlife Advocates will be publishing our analysis of mortality data for the Greater Yellowstone grizzly population. As of June 26th, the official record of known and probable grizzly mortalities shows 19 mortalities, well ahead of last years count of 9 at the same time and 14 in 2016. What isn’t apparent without […]