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Greater Yellowstone

  • Greater Yellowstone grizzly debate heats up-

    Ralph Maughan

    So, we’re back to an old controversy; what is the true population and its trend? Greater Yellowstone grizzly debate heats up. By Chris Merrill. Casper Star Tribune. I know Dave Moody (trophy game coordinator for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department) couldn’t possibly be right about the poor whiteback pine nut crop being part of…

  • Greater Yellowstone grizzly deaths pass lethal limit under delisting

    Ralph Maughan

    Hunter shoots a Montana grizzly sow, charging to protect cub. Her death one too many for the year- The other day I predicted that the mortality limit for the year would be passed. It was unfortunately an easy prediction. About 10% of the grizzly population has died or been killed this year. If this happens…

  • Two grizzly bear cubs shot in NW Wyoming

    Ralph Maughan

    More grizzly bear deaths. Mortality quota exceeded for male and female bears in Greater Yellowstone- States can’t manage grizzlies and they should be relisted- Two grizzly bear cubs shot in NW Wyoming. AP. Oct. 27 The brief article doesn’t mention the ESA implications, but my earlier post certainly leads to the conclusion that both male…

  • Wyoming's Game and Fish chief doesn't agree with the state vets on brucellosis

    Ralph Maughan

    Brucellosis eradication from Greater Yellowstone currently impossible says Terry Cleveland. By Chris Merrill. Casper Star Tribune. He doesn’t agree with conservation organizations either — closing elk feedlots won’t work.

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