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Publications in the Washington Post

Writing about and photographing wildlife is my passion but I did not know that until later on in my life.  Once the bug caught, I could not let it go.  While I have been published numerous times throughout the years, in newspapers, magazines, tourism websites and even a photo on…

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Pippin of Yellowstone!

The premier entertainment and educational storybook for children, ages 4 – 8 this year, is available now. But, you must order soon for Christmas. This book is deeply personal. It’s based on the true story of a grizzly cub I watched survive alone in the wilds of Yellowstone. Pippin’s journey…

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Wolf Documentaries in France and Germany

During most of 2017 and until April 15 of 2018, I had the privilege of providing stock footage for two wolf documentaries that will be airing on ARTE – France/German public television.  That meant that I had to film the wolves every chance I got!  Here is the story of…

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Yellowstone Blog

Enjoying Yellowstone ethically – take the pledge

Don't get this close to wolves! Or, any other wildlife. TAKE THE YELLOWSTONE PLEDGE A PERSONAL PROMISE TO TAKE CARE OF THE WILD, CALLED OUR NATIONAL PARKS. “I pledge to…
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We lost 25 wolves!

25 or 26 Yellowstone Wolves Killed in the 2021-2022 Wolf Hunt Seasons in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho "Every wolf that walks through my life, leaves me in awe of their…
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Life in a Pandemic

Watch Wolf It was around the first of March and the new virus that was killing people in China still felt like one of those things, happening over there. I…
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The Amazing World of Sax-Zim Bog

The Wary Mink I’m a die hard wolf/predator photographer who ventures out into the wilds of Yellowstone nearly every day of the year, to document the lives of the wild…
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Private Encounter with a Wild Wolf

by Deby Dixon "Spitfire" of the Lamar Canyon Pack, later collared as 926F Late April of 2013 and I'd been visiting Yellowstone National Park nearly everyday for six month, in…
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A Dying Cougar in Yellowstone National Park

A dying Cougar in Yellowstone On January 8, 2019, I was out snowshoeing in the area of Soda Butte Valley, when I overheard some talk on the wolf radio about…
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Collaring Wolves in Yellowstone

A recipe for habituating wolves? Yellowstone Wolf Project collars more wolves Less than a week after we learned that Yellowstone Wolf Project leader, Doug Smith, is considering hazing wolves in…
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Nightmare on Christmas Eve in Yellowstone

Husky watching the Prospect wolves on 12/24/2016 The following story is not for the faint of heart - those whose heroes run the roads of the northern range of Yellowstone…
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Outdoor Photographer – the shock of being inside

Stuck inside doing inside photographer/writer business. It's been a couple of days since I wrote and so I made big plans to tell some sort of tale today. But, here…
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Under the Stars and Moon

When I came to Yellowstone, I fell instantly, madly, irreparably in love with the wolves. At first, the wolves were just fascinating, beautiful, wild and free animals, and through my…
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They changed my life!

I'll never forget the day that I became aware of the importance of sharing the wild, not just with other adults, but particularly with young children. Back in 2011, I…
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ORDER PIPPIN OF YELLOWSTONE NOW!

First edition signed copies will be available for Christmas - hurry before they run out. Presale comes with a Pippin coloring book that follows the first story of Pippin. Book…
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Pippin of Yellowstone!

The premier entertainment and educational storybook for children, ages 4 - 8 this year, is available now. But, you must order soon for Christmas. This book is deeply personal. It’s…
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More About the AI Journey

I have to admit that when AI works, it is like pure magic! But, those moments are rare amongst all of the failures and one should be prepared for huge…
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Kickstarter Campaign Launches Soon

https://yellowstoneswildworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-Real-Pippin-1.mp4 Pippin of Yellowstone: Inspiring the Next Generation to Love the Wild A Kickstarter campaign by wildlife photographer and author Deby Dixon 🌿 The Mission If children don’t fall in…
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Why I chose to write a children’s book first.

Before getting into the meat of my years in Yellowstone. While Pippin of Yellowstone is Deby Dixon's first children's book,  Deby has stated that she is writing other children's books…
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A Children’s Book that Matters to Humans & Bears

Details about the book and facts about grizzly bears that outline why education is so important to the survival of these amazing animals. This book seeks to entertain young people…
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My Love/Hate Affair with ChatGPT

My children's book, Pippin of Yellowstone, has just been released for presale: https://www.scottpublishingcompany.com/pippinofyellowstone?utm_campaign=53abc68b-0a57-45ba-85af-ef54e06afd8d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=301b9938-3f3e-40e3-bca2-2f2b0bf929b8. This post is to let you know about my process in creating the book - the joys,…
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I no longer work as a tour guide or photography workshop leader in Yellowstone National Park. But, if you always wanted to spend a day with me and never got that chance, shoot me a message. I love hanging out with friends in the park.

881 M, GRIZZLY BOAR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS: Friend or family groups of one to 3 people, price per person, one day workshop: $ 725.00 Two day private workshop…
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