News and Reports
5-21-25 Junctions, Mollie, Wapiti, grizzlies, moose
May 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Wendy B ~ It was sleeting pretty hard as I drove in this morning in the dark. It petered out by the time I got to Trout Lake but in its place was fog. Quite beautiful, a ... Continue reading
5-20-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
May 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Wendy B ~ Another lovely morning in Yellowstone with the Junctions. It was a warmer, clearer day today with only sporadic wind now and then. Celia told me that folks saw Mol ... Continue reading
5-18-25 Rescues, Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies, pelicans!
May 18, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning Junctions from Celia L: The morning started slowly. No wolves. Not even a puppy. Scanners looking everywhere. Finally, Lynn R. made a great spot to find 1479F. Yay! One wolf. ... Continue reading
5-17-25 Rescues, Mollie 1411F, Junctions, Wapitis, grizzlies
May 17, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescues from Kady L ~ At 6:15 today we stopped at the S curve on the Blacktail. I was taking a video not paying attention too much when my 15 year old said “wolves”! Sure enough ... Continue reading
5-16-25 Junctions, Mollies, 27 grizzlies!
May 16, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte and Mollies packs from Jeff A. - It was 38 degrees in Gardiner this morning as I motored into the mountains of Yellowstone. I went straight into the Slough Creek a ... Continue reading
5-15-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapiti, grizzlies
May 15, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Correction ~ Before we begin, Krisztina wanted me to correct yesterday's report where she reported 1411F with a gray in Soda Butte Valley. After looking at her videos, Krisztina said ... Continue reading
5-14-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
May 14, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte and Mollies packs from Jeff A. - It was 40 degrees in Gardiner this morning as I motored into the mountains Yellowstone. I went right to Slough Creek to check the ... Continue reading
5-13-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
May 13, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte and Mollies packs from Jeff A. - It was 44 degrees in Gardiner this morning. I drove right to Slough Creek and set up and watched for Junction pups down the campgr ... Continue reading
5-12-25 Rescues. Junctions, grizzlies
May 12, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescues and Junction Butte pack from Jeff A. - It was 44 degrees in Gardiner this morning as I left for the park. I drove straight to Slough Creek and down the gravel road to the ... Continue reading
5-11-25 Junction puppies!, Rescues, Wapiti, grizzlies
May 11, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Happy Mother’s Day everyone! And to top off the day, we welcome 4 little black puppies! Junction Butte pack plus 4 black puppies from Jeff A. - It was a shocking 58 d ... Continue reading
5-10-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
May 10, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte and Mollies packs from Jeff A. ~ It was 44 degrees in Gardiner this morning and bloomed into a beautiful day in the 70's. My first stop was Slough Creek ... Continue reading
5-9-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapiti, grizzlies
May 9, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ From Laurie ~ Slough Creek Campground Road opened yesterday! Junction from Helena E ~ I arrived at the gravel lot in Slough around 5:30 or so, setting up there first to be close ... Continue reading
CODY — Terrestrial Habitat Biologist Jerry Altermatt retired last week, bringing his 33-year career with the Wyoming Game and Fish.
May 9, 2025 — CODY — Terrestrial Habitat Biologist Jerry Altermatt retired last week, bringing his 33-year career with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to a close. Altermatt began his Game a ... Continue reading
5-8-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapiti, grizzlies
May 8, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A. - It was 40 degrees in Gardiner this morning as I got a late start into the Park. There was good light as I got to the Nature Trail. I did ... Continue reading
5-7-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapiti, grizzlies
May 7, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions and Mollies packs from Jeff A. - It was 32 degrees in Gardiner as I motored into the park before dawn. Frank reported Junction wolves in view from Dave's hill, so I dro ... Continue reading
Seven people killed in highway crash near Yellowstone,Say Police
May 7, 2025 — A pickup truck and a tour van collided on a highway leading to Yellowstone national park, leaving seven people dead and eight others injured, Idaho state police said. The crash happened just before 7 ... Continue reading
Tourist gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park after getting too close
May 7, 2025 — The 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was gored by a bison “after he approached it too closely,” according to a news release from Yellowstone National Park. Bison have ... Continue reading
5-6-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies and other critters
May 6, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte and Mollies packs from Jeff A. - A cold 30 degrees in Gardiner as I headed out this morning. I drove to Slough Creek. Frank H reported from Dave's Hill that ... Continue reading
5-5-25 Rescues, Junctions, Mollies, Wapiti, grizzlies
May 5, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescues from Jim and Elizabeth L ~ A little before 7 this morning we spotted the Rescues below the Micky Mouse ears. They were meandering about pretty lackadaisically in and out ... Continue reading
5-4-25 Rescue, Junctions, Mollies, Wapitis, grizzlies
May 4, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions, Mollies, and mystery wolf from Jeff A. - It was 42 degrees as I left Gardiner. Good light prevailed as I approached the Blacktail ponds. The area was packed with ... Continue reading
5-3-25 Junctions, Mollies, Wapitis, Rescue, grizzlies, moose and other critters
May 3, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte, Rescues and Mollies packs from Jeff A. - As I left Gardiner for the park, it was dark and 41 degrees. I drove straight to Little America and set up my scope, west ... Continue reading
5-2-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies, moose
May 2, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction and Mollies packs from Jeff A. - It was 43 degrees in Gardiner in the darkness as I drove east into the park after a long absence. Yesterday, I had a short view of the Junctio ... Continue reading
5-1-25 Junctions, Rescues, Mollie, grizzlies
May 1, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Ginny G ~ Up on Dave’s Hill we trekked, again at first light this AM, Paul spotted Limpy (Black uncollared male) up on the ledge above the den area. He eventually moved dow ... Continue reading
4-30-25 Junctions, Mollies, Rescues, grizzlies, moose
April 30, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction, Mollies from Ginny G ~ Lots of bison on the road today coming in the dark especially by Yellowstone Bridge, Because the days are getting lighter early, we can head up Dave&rs ... Continue reading
Yellowstone National Park east entrance projected to open Friday
April 30, 2025 — Yellowstone National Park officials announced this week they’re planning to open the east entrance on Friday, May 2nd. The Park did note, the scheduled opening day is weather pending. As of Tuesday, temps ... Continue reading
Tourist Instantly Realizes Why You Shouldn’t Touch Bison @ Yellowstone National Park
April 30, 2025 — Tourist learns why you shouldn't pet bison @ Yellowstone National Park There is a dangerous misconception believed by many of the over 4 million visitors that pass through the gates of Yellowstone Natio ... Continue reading
4-29--25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
April 29, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction, Mollie Report from Ginny G ~ Because the last word on the Junctions was that they were heading to the den area last evening, we figured Dave’s Hill was the best option ... Continue reading
4-28-25 Mollies, Junctions, grizzlies
April 29, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Ginny G ~ Due to the weather forecasting rain and snow this morning, we left Gardiner a half hour later than usual and went straight up Dave’s hill. Frank had just arrived ... Continue reading
4-27-25 Rescues, Junctions, grizzlies
April 27, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescues from Doug MacCartney ~ About 8:30 I stopped at the Children's Fire Trail on the off chance I might spot some of the Rescue pack. Looking south I almost immediately found four black ... Continue reading
4-26-25 Junctions, Mollie, grizzlies
April 26, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction report from Ginny G ~ As we headed in from Gardiner at 0445, we spotted our white rabbit at Lava Creek sitting on the side of the road glowing in the headlights. Up on Dave’s ... Continue reading
4-25-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies, moose and other critters
April 25, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Ginny G ~ It was great being able to set up our scopes on Dave’s Hill under clear skies and with good visibility. Even in the early light, we picked up a uncollared gray w ... Continue reading
4-24-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies
April 24, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Ginny G ~ It was snowing lightly as we came in from Gardiner. When we passed over the High Bridge, there was a snow white rabbit standing on the side of the road, and then a lar ... Continue reading
4-23-25 Junctions, grizzlies
April 23, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction morning from Ginny G ~This mornings trek up to Dave’s Hill was made at first light at 0600. As soon as Paul and Frank set up their scopes, they had wolves. They were bedded in the ... Continue reading
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department
April 23, 2025 — v The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is advancing the designation process for the Sublette antelope migration corridor, a critical pathway for one of the longest pronghorn migrations in the West. F ... Continue reading
4-22-25 Junctions, word of Rescues, grizzlies
April 22, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction from Ginny G ~ This morning was clear and cold (24) when we headed up Dave’s Hill in dawn's early light. Soon after setting up, we spotted two light colored Grizzleys on the ... Continue reading
4-21-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies, other critters
April 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Bill’s Grizzly Report ~ 42 degrees in Gardiner but only 32 degrees at Slough Creek this morning warming up to 42 degrees with afternoon winds. I saw a trumpeter swan fly lo ... Continue reading
April 14, 2025 As the Bison Debate Rages On, Leaders Miss an Obvious Solution
April 21, 2025 — Springtime in the Rockies is considered by many as the most beautiful time of the year in Montana as “greens up” and wildflowers blanket the valleys against the backdrop of majestic snow-capped peak ... Continue reading
4-20-25 Rescues, Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies, moose
April 20, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Report from Wendy B ~ Warmer temps (33) and a mix of snow and drizzle started the day. Visibility was poor above the flats but we tried anyway. Watchers spread out through Little Am ... Continue reading
4-19-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzlies, moose
April 19, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions from Wendy B ~ The sky was crystal clear today, bringing an extra- early first light. It was also quite cold! 14 degrees in Silver Gate dropped to 11 at my first stop, Trash Can. I ... Continue reading
4-18-25 Junctions, Mollies, grizzly
April 18, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction from Ginny G ~ Leaving Gardiner at 0445, it was a frosty 16 degrees; but the road was clear except for a few icy spots. On arriving at Slough Creek, we were surprised to find ... Continue reading
