Tag Archives: Yellowstone wolf

Local business push for lowered wolf hunting, trapping in Yellowstone region

Arguing that the presence of wolves in the Yellowstone region is a economic asset, a local group of businesses is asking Montana to scale back trapping and hunting of wolves in the area.

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What A Wyoming Wolf Hunt Could Mean for Yellowstone Wolves

Yellowstone wolf, white wolf

Yellowstone wolf dynamics could change considerably when Wyoming fully resumes management of wolves outside the park.

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Yellowstone Wolves: Bad for Elk, Good for Bears

Yellowstone Grizzly

While it’s far from clear Yellowstone wolves have impacted the regional elk population, one thing is clear: the decline in elk is good news for bears fattening up on berries.

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Wolf Hunting Plan Approved; Yellowstone Wolves to Be Impacted

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Montana FWP commissioners yesterday passed a plan to expand wolf hunting and made some modest concessions on protecting Yellowstone wolves.

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Lewis Addresses Future of Yellowstone in Fascinating Report

Pronghorn Antelope

Pronghorn Antelope

At first glance, all would appear to be well with Yellowstone National Park: this summer saw an all-time record in the number of visitors to the Park, while wolf and bison numbers have stabilized to comfortably sustainable levels. But the overall future of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem isn't nearly as bright, as indicated in a report issued last week from Park Superintendent Suzanne Lewis.

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