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  • Yellowstone/Grand Teton fires having big final run before season ending change in weather

    Ralph Maughan

    Arnica Creek (YNP) at 9300 acres; Bearpaw Bay (GTNP) 2500 acres; more in the Gros Ventre- Fires consuming acres, but weather might turn. By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole Daily By Wednesday morning there might be snow and an end to the suddenly exciting late season burst of wildfires. – – – – – Photos of …

  • Incident page on Arnica Fire (Yellowstone Park)

    Ralph Maughan

    From time to time, this only big fire of the year has cut off the remaining access to the north of Yellowstone Park- Here is Arnica fire incident page. The fire grew from 4 to over 1600 acres in 4 days. When the fire blocks the road, due to the closure of the other road…

  • One year after large prescribed burn, vegetation flourishes in Gros Ventre

    Ralph Maughan

    Prescribed fire east of Jackson Hole was big success; more planned- Meanwhile late season fires break out amidst planned ignitions– Link Fixed. Plants healthier year after Gros Ventre burn. Prescribed fire improved forage for bighorns, other wildlife in Red Hills area. By Cory Hatch. Jackson Hole News and Guide. For those unfamiliar with this common…

  • WDOT to build 5-lane highway in winter elk range south of Jackson, WY

    Ralph Maughan

    Teton County Commission wanted smaller improvements on the 7-mile stretch- WYDOT: 5 lanes in elk range. Agency rejects commissioners’ plea for smaller highway upgrade from South Park Loop to Horse Creek. By Cara Froedge, Jackson Hole News and Guide.

  • Research shows continuing decline of moose in Jackson Hole

    Ralph Maughan

    Primary causes are warming, lack of shade and poor nutrition- It’s obvious to anyone who has spent years living in or visiting Jackson Hole that the moose population isn’t what it was 30 years ago or even a decade. Now biologists are discovering why. Unfortunately for those who want more moose around little can be…

  • Jimenez says Jackson Hole wolf pack has mange

    Ralph Maughan

    However it is only up to 11 of about 50-55 wolves that now inhabit Jackson Hole- Federal wolf manager for Wyoming, Mike Jimenez, says the Antelope Pack, which inhabits the central area of Jackson Hole has contracted mange. On various days as many as 4 additional wolf packs can be in or very near Jackson…

  • Magnitude 4.0 quake near Jackson Hole

    Ralph Maughan

    Moderate quake was in the Snake River mountain range- I first learned about this when someone made a note of it on a photo I had uploaded to Panoramio (Google Earth). My photo was at the quake’s location. Story in the Jackson Hole News and Guide. By Cory Hatch and Angus M. Thuermer Jr.  Quake…

  • Most bears around Jackson Hole have denned

    Ralph Maughan

    Two faces on the bear situation in NW Wyoming for 2008- 2008 was good for Jackson Hole bears, and there were few conflicts; but grizzlies took a big mortality hit in NW Wyoming overall. Nevertheless, the total grizzly population grew slightly . . . kind of complicated. Story in Jackson Hole News and Guide. Bears…

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