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Top five grizzly foods (KCAL/G) Caloric Value Army Cutworm Moth = 7.9 Vertebrates = 6.0 Trout = 5.7 White Clover = 4.8 Whitebark Pine Nuts = 4.0
Today in Yellowstone we have between 4,500 to 4,900 before the calving season so these numbers will increase.
Photo credit: Margery Price and Samantha Hilbern
Areas that are currently closed Area west of Grand Loop Road from north end of Fountain Flat Drive to Black Sand Basin. Trails: Fairy Falls Trail north of the Grand Prismatic Overlook Sentinel Meadows Trail Imperial Meadows Trail Fairy Creek Trail Summit Lake Trail Backcountry campsites OG1, OD1, OD2, OD3, OD4, OD5 Fishing along the Firehole River and associated tributaries within the closure area
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Beartooth Publishing - Local and Regional Maps of WY/MT/AZ https://www.beartoothpublishing.com/product/yellowstone-national-park/ Becky Lomax - Guide Book - Best of Yellowstone and Grand Teton https://www.moontravelguides.com/titles/becky-lomax/moon-best-of-yellowstone-grand-teton/9798886471625/ UDAP - Bear Spray - Make sure it's always readily accessible! https://www.udap.com/mm5/category/bear-pepper-spray GeyserTimes https://geysertimes.org/ The free app is available on most app stores
New early season fishing opportunities in Yellowstone this year. The following rivers will open on May 1st to fishing access ahead of the regular season. The Firehole River and all associated tributaries downstream to the confluence with the Gibbon River at Madison Junction. The Gibbon River and all associated tributaries from the bridge on the Grand Loop Road at the Norris Campground entrance downstream to the confluence with the Firehole River at Madison Junction. The Madison River and all associated tributaries from the Montana-Wyoming state line upstream to the confluence with the Gibbon and Firehole rivers at Madison Junction.
https://wildmontana.org/event/shape-the-future-of-the-custer-gallatin-national-forest/
Education and outreach remains an important tool for those of us living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). Unfortunately wolves compete with humans for prey animals like deer and elk. Many people in the surrounding communities often refer to the elk and deer populations as "OUR HERDS" and place the decline in elk populations solely on wolves. There are other factors involved and "more" of something does not always mean it's better. Environmental factors, loss of habitat—this region of the west is growing exponentially. Other predators like bears and cougars have an impact and an overall increase in hunting activity by humans can contribute to changes in the elk populations. State of MT Harvest Reports https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/harvestReports Management policies are incredibly complex and involve a variety of federal, state and local partnerships. The hunting wolves IS allowed in certain regions just outside the park to help reduce unwanted poaching. This is part of the Yellowstone wolf management plan! https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/wolf https://stg.rmef.org/media/montana-releases-2024-wolf-report-proposes-wolf-management-changes/
RSVP to secure your spot: mhayes@businessformontanasoutdoors.com Wild Montana's federal policy director, Hilary Eisen, will share information about the highest priority campaigns around protecting public lands, access, and open lands across Montana. The discussion will focus on protecting the places where we love to play, and we invite you to come, learn, listen, and ask questions about what you can do to make a difference in protecting the future of access to our public lands.
The Yellowstone River was given the name "Mit tse a-da-zi" by the Minnetaree tribe that lived east of this region before Yellowstone became a national park. The literal translation was "Yellow Rock River." Eventually this was further translated into "Yellow Stone."
The public is encouraged to review the EA and other project materials at North Entrance Road Reconstruction Project. NPS will accept comments on the EA Jan. 5 - Feb. 4, 2026. The preferred method for submitting comments is online at: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/NorthEntranceRoad. Comments may also be mailed to: Yellowstone Center for Resources, Attn: North Entrance Road EA, P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190. At the conclusion of the 30-day public comment period, NPS will analyze and consider all comments received. A final decision will be made in spring 2026.