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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
26May
Now What? 4 ways you can help protect grizzlies
Dear supporters, It’s been a challenging week for all of us. In the aftermath of Wednesday’s vote to approve the trophy hunting of grizzlies in Wyoming, we have heard from people across the country. From coast to coast, and everywhere in between, everyone has the same question: What can we do now? Each time I […]
22May
WWA’s New Billboard in Cody
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 […]
25Apr
Need Comment Ideas?
Time is running out to submit your comments to the Wyoming Game and Fish on the proposed grizzly hunt!
09Apr
We Protect Grizzlies!
Mark your calendars! Protect Teton County grizzlies! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2018 Wyoming Wildlife Advocates is hosting “We Protect Grizzlies!” – a community reception at the National Museum of Wildlife Art immediately prior to the Game & Fish meeting to discuss the hunting of grizzly bears. JACKSON HOLE, WY – At 5 p.m. on […]
24Mar
5 Ways to Take Action for Wyoming’s Grizzlies
Five easy things you can do right now to help protect Wyoming’s grizzlies from trophy hunting! Join the fight!