News and Reports
11-23-25 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 23, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Well, winter is definitely upon us as the temperature continues to drop. We had 18 at Northeast as we passed through and only a high of 28 later in the day. A thin layer of clouds kept the ... Continue reading
11-22-25 Junctions, Rescue, other critters
Nov. 22, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Clouds were back with us today so temps a bit warmer. Jim L told me that it is supposed to drop into the teens next week. It sounds like winter weather may be on its way. We climbed ... Continue reading
11-21-25 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another beautiful morning with sunshine and blue skies. It was colder at 19 degrees this morning and up to 26 at noon in Lamar. By the time we got to Lamar many were at turnouts alo ... Continue reading
11-20-25 Junctions
Nov. 20, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Twenty-seven degrees as we headed out this morning so a bit colder. It was almost noon before we reached 36 in Lamar Valley. Clouds still covered the sky but not quite as dark and the ... Continue reading
11-19-25 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 19, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ A dustng of snow greeted us this morning with temps in the low 30’s. Stacy said that there was about an inch of snow in Cooke. We really felt that we would not see the Junctio ... Continue reading
What Happens When A Wolf Leaves Yellowstone? — Article by Mike Koshmrl and Nick Mott
Nov. 19, 2025 — Crossing Yellowstone National Park’s protective boundary, an apex predator becomes prey. These wolves don’t last long in the modern Mountain West. Read Full Article ... Continue reading
11-18-25 Junctions, Rescues, other critters
Nov. 18, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Well, we traveled through the Northeast Gate with the cloudy skies and temps in the low 30’s. With the Junctions right near the Cache Trail yesterday, I was not so hopeful this mornin ... Continue reading
11-17-25 Junctions
Nov. 17, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another lovely day with the Junctions under cloudy skies and early morning temps in the high twenties. When we arrived in the Lamar Valley, Wendy and others were headed up Exclosure as the ... Continue reading
11-16-25 Junctions, Rescues
Nov. 16, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Back in the saddle for a short time here. I want to thank all who report and especially Jeff A for all is work in keeping our note going. We all so appreciate it. We pulled out of Northeas ... Continue reading
11-15-25 Junctions, Rescues, Limpy
Nov. 15, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junctions and Rescues from Jeff A ~ It was an incredible morning again with 42 calm degrees before dawn. Today was the first day of the 30 day wolf winter study. ... Continue reading
11-14-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzly, other wildlife
Nov. 14, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning Junction Butte and Rescue Creek packs from Jeff A ~ It was overcast and warm(mid 40's) this morning. A short, light drizzle as I headed into the park, didn't ev ... Continue reading
11-13-25 grizzly, Junctions, other critters
Nov. 13, 2025 — H Everyone ~ Morning Junctions from Jeff A ~ It was 34 degrees and dry in Gardiner before dawn this morning. The days have been unusually mild and it just won't snow. I w ... Continue reading
11-12-25 No wolves, grizzly, mountain lion and other critters
Nov. 12, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ A grizzly, bighorns and other critters, but no wolves from Jeff A ~ It was 35 degrees and a little windy in Gardiner. It was a normal start to the morning with the usual ex ... Continue reading
11-11-25 Junctions and other critters
Nov. 11, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A ~ It was 31 degrees this morning with no frost on my windows as I rolled into the park from Gardiner. I stopped first at Hellroaring and ... Continue reading
11-10-25 Junctions
Nov. 10, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Morning Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ It was a calm 32 degrees in Gardiner this morning. Hellroaring was my first stop. Shortly, I moved on to Elk Creek and searc ... Continue reading
11-9-25 Rescues, Junctions
Nov. 9, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescue Creek and Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A ~ It was a cold but calm morning with 24 degrees showing on the thermometer in Gardiner. I drove through the darkness and my f ... Continue reading
11-8-25 Junctions
Nov. 8, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ It was a colder 32 degrees in Gardiner as I headed out in the dark. I stopped first at Hellroaring and was searching the landscape wh ... Continue reading
11-7-25 Junctions
Nov. 7, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ It was dry and 40 degrees in Gardiner this morning and dry all the way to the Confluence where I made my first stop. I hiked up ... Continue reading
11-6-25 Rescues, Junctions, other critters
Nov. 6, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Rescues, Junctions, and other critters from Stacy A ~ Departed early in the dark of the morning to enter the park via the Northeast Entrance. The thermometer registered 32F under the partia ... Continue reading
11-5-25 Junctions, grizzly, and lots of other critters
Nov. 5, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A~ It was overcast, calm and 40 degrees as I left Gardiner this morning. My first stop was the upper lot that is west of Tower. As I ... Continue reading
11-4-25 Junctions
Nov. 4, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ It was 41 degrees in Gardiner as I drove into the darkness. I stopped at the upper pull out west of Tower before dawn. I ... Continue reading
11-3-25 Junctions, 1 gray, grizzly
Nov. 3, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Early morning from Gabriel M ~ After spending quite a while at Coyote with no wolf action except for some early reports of minimal howling, several of us decided to spread out and check dif ... Continue reading
11-2-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Nov. 2, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A ~ It was an amazing 50 degrees in Gardiner as I headed into the park this morning. I arrived at Coyote overlook at dawn and joined Bob and Mari ... Continue reading
11-1-25 Junctions, 1478F
Nov. 1, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte Pack from Jeff A ~ This morning I was anxious to check Lamar valley, so I made very quick checks at Hellroaring and Elk Creek while on my way. I went down t ... Continue reading
10-31-25 Junctions, grizzly
Oct. 31, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Hope everyone is having a spooktacular Halloween!! Junctions wolf pack from Jeff A ~ It was 22 degrees in Gardiner at 6:15 this morning. I went into the park on dry roads a ... Continue reading
10-30-25 Junctions, 1478F, Rescue
Oct. 30, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte Pack from Jeff A ~ My first stop this morning in the light of dawn was at Hellroaring. After half an hour of searching, Rick reported that he had a gri ... Continue reading
10-29-25 Junctions, 1478F, grizzlies
Oct. 29, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction wolf pack and 1478F from Jeff A ~ Warmer temperatures and clear roads, hosted my way into the park this morning. I joined others at Footbridge waiting for the dawn to li ... Continue reading
10-28-25 Junctions, grizzly
Oct. 28, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A ~ It was a very cold 18 degrees in Gardiner this morning. It was clear and calm and the roads were excellent. I stopped first at Hel ... Continue reading
10-27-25 Junctions
Oct. 27, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte pack from Jeff A. - It was snowing hard in the darkness as I drove into the park from Gardiner. As sun light came, there was bad visibility through out ... Continue reading
For The Wolves
Oct. 27, 2025 — Give Now » Hi Dave, Only two days into Montana's wolf-hunting season, a beloved Yellowstone wolf&nb ... Continue reading
For the Wolves
Oct. 27, 2025 — Only two days into Montana's wolf-hunting season, a beloved Yellowstone wolf from the Jackson Butte pack was killed just outside the park. The female wolf was two y ... Continue reading
West Yellowstone Mayor Resigns After Facebook Comments Spark Controversy
Oct. 27, 2025 — WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. – The town of West Yellowstone is currently without a mayor following the sudden resignation of Mayor Jeff McBirnie. This development came after controversi ... Continue reading
10-26-25 junctions, grizzly
Oct. 26, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Junction Butte wolves from Jeff A. - I stopped at Hellroaring briefly to await the sun light. Fay reported that they heard many howlers up high on Jasper Bench. I headed th ... Continue reading
10-25-25 Junctions, grizzlies
Oct. 25, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another beautiful day but the winter storm warning bulletins are out everywhere. Roads are closing in the park. So we were out to enjoy the beautiful weather. We had a delightful beg ... Continue reading
10-24-25 Rescues, Junctions, grizzly
Oct. 24, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Early Rescue wolves from Jeff A ~ I started the morning at the upper lot, west of Tower Junction. In the darkness, at 6:50, I heard a grand group howl arise from the north ... Continue reading
10-23-25 Juctions, Wapitis, grizzly
Oct. 23, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Another beautiful day in the park with clear, sunny skies and 50 degrees. Once again we all spread out to look for Junctions. Michelle, Yellowstone Wolftracker, spotted them west of Tower. ... Continue reading
10-22-25 Junctions, Wapiti, grizzlies
Oct. 22, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ Clear, cold morning with 21 degrees at Northeast. It turned into a beautiful day with warm sunshine and 50 degrees in the Lamar. As in the past days, everyone spread out in the search for ... Continue reading
Montana FWP Establishes Bear Relocation Dashboard
Oct. 22, 2025 — In an effort to provide more insight to bear management and to keep local landowners and communities aware when black bears or grizzly bears are relocated, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks published a new onl ... Continue reading
10-21-25 Junctions, Rescues, grizzlies, other critters
Oct. 21, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~Still in the 30’s as we left Northeast. Partly clouded skies soon cleared for a beautiful, beautiful day. It was 45 degrees with the warm sun around noon in Lamar.Once again, th ... Continue reading
10-20-25 Junctions, 1 Wapiti, grizzlies, moose
Oct. 20, 2025 — Hi Everyone ~ It was a little bit nippy this morning with 27 degrees at Northeast. We would have light snow and some visibility issues as the morning wore on. As with other mornings, we were spre ... Continue reading
