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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 Visitors Need to See the Wolves in Order to Care about them. Spitfire’s Legacy

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by Deby Dixon Spitfire, Fall of 2016, by Deby Dixon Recently, I've posted a series of articles about issues that have arisen since the death of Spitfire.  My intent was…
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ETHICS OF WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY IN YELLOWSTONE NP

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by Deby Dixon, a wolf photographer and advocate Spitfire, March 2013 Recently, Spitfire, or wolf #926F, was killed by a hunter in Silver Gate, MT, only a mile from the…
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Collaring Wolves in Yellowstone

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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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How Wolves Become Habituated to Humans in Yellowstone National Park

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Lamar Canyon Gray Pup with no Fear of Humans, Roads or Vehicles "Despite no close human contact, and only being watched through scopes for about one month, at approximately 600…
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Habituated Wolves in Yellowstone – What to do?

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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

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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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INTRODUCTION TO TOURS

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Hi!  My name is Deby and I have been experiencing the wonders of Yellowstone, almost daily, for the past ten years, viewing, photographing and filming wildlife, hiking, teaching photography workshops…
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Before your tour

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Look for these critters in Yellowstone THE BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS OF YELLOWSTONE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE TOUR All tours and workshops will be geared towards the client's interests and…
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Wolf Documentaries in France and Germany

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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…
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Publications in the Washington Post

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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.…
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  High winds last night led us right to a fierce winter storm and several inches of new snow.  It was absolutely beautiful this morning at my little forest getaway,…
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Running Bear

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It was kind of a luxury day beginning with opening my eyes to early morning and clear blue skies, only to decide to shut them again.  Many, many hours of…
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Wolf Prints in the Thermals

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Day two of the Yellowstone season opener was just as exciting and adventurous as day one, and it ended on a perfect note, with this brand new bison calf near…
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All who wander are not lost

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I look forward to opening day in Yellowstone during every day of the winter season.  That moment when I get to leave the Northern Range and venture south to Old…
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