Species Spotlight: Bighorn Sheep Discovering the Winter Wonders of Miller Butte: A Bighorn Sheep Stronghold in Jackson Hole Fall Winter Spring Summer Jackson Wyoming k BLOG By Kyle Kissock | Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a treasure trove for wildlife enthusiasts, especially during the winter months. If you’ve never witnessed majestic bighorn sheep in their natural habitat, Miller Butte is the place to be. Here’s your guide to an unforgettable experience along the National Elk Refuge Road! A herd of bighorn sheep on the south side of Miller Butte, camoufl ..read more

THREE SPOTS TO WATCH WILDLIFE THIS SPRING Witness wildlife on the move as the snow begins to melt! Fall Winter Spring Summer Jackson Wyoming k BLOG  By Kyle Kissock | The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation While spring may have arrived in other parts of the United States, Jackson Hole feels locked in winter, buried under a stubborn layer of snow that just won’t seem to start melting. Don’t be fooled however – spring “green-up” is on the way, as are its accompanying movements of wildlife species, soon to be departing wintering grounds and making seasonal return trips to the valley.&nbs ..read more

By Alex Patia Alex Patia is a birder and naturalist who works for Teton Science Schools as a wildlife guide. He lives in Jackson with his husky, Mia. It’s no secret that winter in Jackson Hole is harsh for wildlife. Many animals migrate out of the area to avoid the deep snow and frigid subzero temps that occur here. You likely know about some of our more charismatic mammals that tough out the winter here, like the elk and bighorn sheep on the National Elk Refuge, but many bird species also stay for the winter. If you don’t normally pay much attention to birds you could be forgiven for thinking ..read more

FOUR SPOTS TO WATCH WILDLIFE THIS FALL Autumn in the Tetons is a wildlife-watchers paradise Fall Winter Spring Summer Jackson Wyoming k BLOG By Kyle Kissock | The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation It’s no secret – fall just might be the best time of year to sightsee in Jackson Hole. Not only does the return of autumn mean gorgeous foliage and dustings of fresh snow in the high country, but as winter approaches wildlife is increasingly on the move. If you are making plans to explore Grand Teton National Park before winter sets in, consider checking out these spots to increase your chances ..read more

Wildflower watch When plants, flowers & fruit are critical to animals Fall Winter Spring Summer Jackson Wyoming k BLOG By Trevor Bloom | The Nature Conservancy Grizzly bears depend on the timing of plants for food throughout the year. Grizzly bears depend on the timing of plants for food throughout the year.  The timing of when plants flower and fruit is critical to the survival of many animals, from bees and hummingbirds to grizzly bears. With the onset of climate change, we’ve seen that timing begin to shift and that could have a ripple effect throughout the food chain. S ..read more

Winter Wildlife Adaptations Migrate, Hibernate or Adapt Fall Winter Spring Summer Jackson Wyoming k BLOG By Hannah Holcomb | Naturalist & Snowshoe Guide Winters in Jackson Hole can be among the longest and coldest of anywhere in the United States. Temperatures can dip as low as -50F and snowfall in the mountains often exceeds 400 inches. Unlike humans, local wildlife doesn’t have the luxury of heated homes and technical warm layers to stay comfortable. Animals must migrate, hibernate, or adapt in order to cope with these harsh conditions. Migrations Some of Jackson Hole’s wildlif ..read more

SAGE GROUSE CONSERVATION The Science of Sage Grouse Conservation in Wyoming’s Sagebrush Country Fall Winter Spring Summer Jackson Wyoming k BLOG Blog by Kyle Kissock, Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation Feathers as Clues “I think I found a strike!” said Wes. Beneath the fence lay a small clump of feathers – evidence, perhaps of what we’d been looking for since we’d left the trucks that morning. The speckled down was so perfectly camouflaged with the sagebrush that I’d missed it when walking by seconds before. It was a sharp spot by Wes, who was evidently doing a better job of keeping h ..read more

Winter is coming Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Fall Winter Spring Summer Jackson Wyoming k BLOG By Matt Fagan | Owner of Buffalo Roam Tours As an avid “Game of Thrones” watcher, I relish any opportunity to use that line. But it’s true! In the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, like in Westeros, winter is indeed coming. But unlike Westeros and the dreaded White Walkers, we have a lot to look forward to in the Jackson Hole Winter! The coming of the elk herds for example! Winter brings cooler temps, and often great wildlife viewing opportunities. While some animals can migrate o ..read more

Don't Fence me in Protecting the Migration Corridors of Wyoming’s Wildlife Fall Winter Spring Summer Jackson Wyoming k BLOG Blog by Josh Metten | Senior Naturalist, Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures “Look!  There’s a herd in the pasture over there!”  I point out a herd of elk to my group of students and their parents from Grace Episcopal School in Monroe, Louisiana.  Unlike a normal EcoTour of Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Parks, we’re on private land in the Snake River Bottom. It’s day three of our tour, and today we’re working with the Jackson Hole Land Trust&nb ..read more