Tag Archives: Dan Wenk

Grizzly Bear Linked to Two Yellowstone Killings Captured, Euthanized

Yellowstone Grizzly

Yellowstone Grizzly Bear

A grizzly bear sow that killed hiker Brian Matayoshi and was present at the scene of hiker John Wallace's killing has been captured and euthanized by Yellowstone National Park staff, but her two cubs were placed into confinement.

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Mead: Don’t Limit Sleds in Yellowstone

Yellowstone in Winter, Bombardier, snowcoach

Yellowstone Winter

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead joined the chorus of state elected officials opposing a lowering in the number of snowmobiles allowed in Yellowstone National Park in the winter season -- but we're not sure the limits matter so much anymore.

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Iobst New Deputy Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park

Steve Iobst

Steve IobstFrom the National Park Service: Steven Iobst was named Deputy Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park by Superintendent Dan Wenk, effective July 31.

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Barrasso Urges Changes in Yellowstone Winter Use Plan

Yellowstone in Winter, Bombardier, snowcoach

Yellowstone National Park in Winter

Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, is urging Yellowstone National Park officials to allow more snowmobiles in the Park during winter months and do away with requirements that snowmobilers be accompanied by a guide.

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Grizzly Kills Yellowstone National Park Hiker

Yellowstone Grizzly

Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone National Park

A grizzly sow with cubs was surprised by two hikers on Yellowstone National Park's Wapiti Lake trail and ended up killing one of them this morning.

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