Category: Bears and Wolves

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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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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Habituated Wolves in Yellowstone – What to do?

Yellowstone wolves and habituation   This was the large gray pup that I called Big Gray, Jr., born after his daddy, 925, was killed by the Prospect Peak pack. The…
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Lamar Canyon Wolf, 926F, aka Spitfire, Killed by Hunter

As you already know, our girl, "The Little Wolf that Could," was killed by a Montana hunter on November 24, 2018.  I have followed this wolf since she was 1.5…
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One Morning in Yellowstone

One Morning in Yellowstone During one morning in Yellowstone, this past weekend, I encountered the circle of life - from death of the elderly due to natural causes, to the…
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The Friendly Fishing Dog

Nearly every winter in Yellowstone, bison fall through the ice that covers the Blacktail Lakes, between Wraith Falls and Blacktail Deer  Creek at the NW corner of the park.  Often,…
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An Old Friend, near the end

I missed the morning shift of watching for wolves in Lamar Valley and so settled in for an unproductive day at the computer, which was nicely interrupted by a lunch…
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Wolf and Grizzlies: Confrontation at an Elk Carcass

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to see wolf 755 and two different grizzlies having "discussions" over an elk carcass. You can watch the movie I made: https://youtu.be/frOqOXxJiNo
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Patience George

    Must be the warm weather and the amazing array of wildflowers that makes it feel like it is already August.  Well, that and the big crowds.  Last year…
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