Yellowstone National Park has been an example of American conservation for 150 years. As the 150 th anniversary of Yellowstone is celebrated, it reminds us of how far we have come with conservation, as well as where it needs to go next. When the park was established, there was a…

Biologist Michelle Herman is currently working with hellbenders, a rare, giant salamander. By swabbing the animal, she is looking for invasive fungus that can be found in a tributary of the Susquehanna River in New York. Hellbender numbers have declined greatly and Herman is part of a small group of…

Wyoming wildlife managers are reducing tags for hunting pronghorn and mule deer statewide. Due to severe drought and disease, there are concerns about habitat and declines in population. Pronghorn tags are being reduced by 8,000 and mule deer tags by 3,300. According to Ian Tator, Game and Fish Terrestrial Habitat…

According to the Wyoming Fish and Game Department, sage grouse lek attendance remains steady. Due to habitats having good moisture this year and natural population cycles of sage grouse, attendance was up 6 percent for the 2022 season. Every year Game and Fish, Bureau of Land Management, consultants, and volunteers…

In order to survive, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and other migratory species need the freedom to roam. Private landowners’ support is key to providing such freedom in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The critical habitat they own provides migratory pathways that need to be conserved. …

Daniel Schwab is a community leader and businessman based in Afton, Wyoming. He grew up in Star Valley and is passionate about nature. As a young man, he was fascinated by wildlife and nature. His grandfather and father taught him how to fly fish and hunt, which helped him develop…

Businesses play a vital role in communities by providing jobs and goods, and customers are looking for companies that support social issues. It’s crucial to the customers that the business they shop at holds a similar societal ideal to them. One great way to bolster your reputation is to help…

With summer ending and the holiday season quickly approaching, you may be filled with a desire to help out your community. If so, you’re in luck! Below are some of the best ways to give back to your community this holiday season. Donate to your local food pantry This holiday…

Did you know that more than 1,000 species of animals are currently facing the threat of extinction? It is primarily due to human activities that are damaging the environment. Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting endangered species and their habitats. …