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Wildlife
03Nov
Wolves As A Solution
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 […]
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 […]
04Oct
It’s Time to Stop Crying Wolf
In response to the report that elk numbers are at least 30% above objective in 2018 and above objective in many parts of the state for the last few years, it’s high time that those who dislike wolves in Wyoming stop claiming “the wolves are eating all the elk.” Large numbers of wolves will not […]
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 […]
09Aug
Wild Success: An Amazing Year So Far, Critical Work Ahead
While 2018 is far from over, Wyoming Wildlife Advocates already has many exciting accomplishments this year! As a nonprofit conservation organization, all of our efforts are made possible by the generosity of supporters. It’s the support of our donors that empowers us to continue fighting to protect Wyoming’s most vulnerable habitats and species. Click here […]
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. […]