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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. […]
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 […]
23May
Wyoming Grizzly Trophy Hunt Approved
May 23, 2018 | WWA Staff This afternoon, the Wyoming Game & Fish Commission unanimously voted in favor of approving the proposed grizzly trophy hunt. Wyoming’s bears could be in hunters’ crosshairs by the fall of 2018. As many as 22 bears could be killed in the state by this winter. “Dan Thompson, large carnivore […]
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 […]