Podcasts about Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

The collaborative group of state and federal agencies that manages grizzly bear recovery across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem met this week. The group discussed bear conflicts, population numbers and how to manage a growing bear population with a smaller team.

This week on Open Spaces, Wyoming lawmakers might roll back a sales tax on electricity, which would save us money but could cripple small towns. That's a revenue they depend on to the tune of tens of millions of dollars. Grizzly bears are still considered threatened in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, but scientists say the population has recovered. A new exhibition offers an intimate look into the lives of creative ranching women at the turn of the 20th Century. And, of course, we'll have our weekly check-in on the Wyoming Legislature with the Cheyenne Roundup. Those stories and more.

Tom Mangelsen is a renowned American nature and wildlife photographer celebrated for his breathtaking imagery that captures some of the planet's most iconic animals in their natural habitats. Born in Nebraska, Mangelsen's early fascination with the outdoors, fostered by time spent hunting and fishing along the Platte River, laid the foundation for his lifelong dedication to conservation-focused photography. Over the course of his prolific career, he has traveled across all seven continents, documenting everything from Alaskan brown bears  to Africa's majestic elephants traversing vast savannas and many places in between. His commitment to capturing authentic wildlife moments has made him a recipient of numerous awards, including recognition by the BBC as one of the 40 most influential nature photographers in the world.Grizzly 399 was a world-famous grizzly bear residing primarily in Grand Teton National Park, often hailed as the “Matriarch of the Tetons.” Born in 1996, she has garnered widespread media and public attention for raising numerous litters of cubs - often in close proximity to roads and park visitors - while maintaining a relatively calm demeanor around humans. Her remarkable maternal track record has contributed significantly to our understanding of grizzly behavior and ecology in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She was struck and killed by a vehicle on October 22, 2024.Notable Links:Tom Mangelsen WebsiteTom Mangelsen InstagramGrizzly 399: The World's Most Famous Mother BearFirst LightGrizzly 399 Wikipedia Page*****This episode is brought to you by Luminar Neo.Luminar Neo streamlines the editing process and provides everything you could possibly need to get photos that will look amazing on the screen and in print. Luminar Neo was designed for both hobbyists and pros and includes cutting-edge editing tools – all in one intuitive and easy-to-use app.And now you can receive a 15% discount on Luminar Neo by using BEYONDTHELENS discount code at checkout when visiting skylum.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Lexar.For more than 25 years, Lexar's  award-winning lineup of memory solutions performs second-to-none and includes professional memory cards, card readers, and solid-state drives for creators of all skill levels.I've been using the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B GOLD memory cards with my Canon mirrorless cameras for years and they deliver the blazing speed and durability for the extreme weather conditions I encounter anywhere in the  world.To learn more about Lexar memory solutions, visit www.lexar.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

On October 22, 2024 a legacy ended when Grizzly 399 was hit by a car and killed. She was the most beloved bear in the world and the oldest known grizzly to bear cubs in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She gained popularity when she strategically raised her cubs by the roadways and tolerated human interaction. In this episode we tell her story, the legacy and impact she left on the conservation world, and the problems that her habituation has had and will continue to cause. Hang out until the end of the episode where we have special trail tales from listeners who had the opportunity to see her in the wild. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Soul:  For 30% off your order, head to GetSoul.com and use code NPAD. IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order.

Today on Open Spaces, a summer camp lives out Wyoming's vision for attracting young people to the state's outdoor industry – even if camp chores include moving 90-pound hay bales. We hear from Cherokee painter DG House about how the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem inspires her art. Furry friends on RESERVATIONS are feeling the heat from CLIMATE CHANGE. And highlights of a bike race from Logan Utah, to Jackson Hole. Lo to Ja. Lotoja. Get it?Those stories and more on Open Spaces.

The 16th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem held at Big Sky recently covered a wealth of topics about the region, which includes southwestern Montana. Brett French, outdoor editor at the Billings Gazette, attended one day of the three-day event. From that, he’s written stories regarding the pressures facing the region that national park and forest officials are seeing, as well as talks about grizzly bear management.

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of wildlife conservation. In this episode, we explore the remarkable resurgence of grizzly bears in the western United States, a testament to the power of dedicated conservation efforts. Once roaming vast stretches of North America, grizzly bear populations faced severe declines due to habitat loss, hunting, and human conflicts. However, recent decades have seen a significant recovery, particularly in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem. Join us as we discuss the historical range of grizzlies, their near extinction, and their current population dynamics. Grizzly bears, once hunted both commercially for their pelts and grease and as predators threatening livestock and human safety, now represent a conservation success story. In this episode, we delve into the complex challenges that come with managing growing grizzly populations, including human-bear conflicts and the delicate balance of conservation and safety. We also address the ongoing debates about the potential delisting of grizzlies from the Endangered Species Act, a move that could shift the landscape of wildlife management and bear conservation. Tune in to learn about the strategies employed by wildlife agencies to mitigate conflicts and ensure the coexistence of humans and bears. Our discussion also covers the current range of grizzly bears in the contiguous United States, now limited to parts of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. With populations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem growing steadily, we explore the implications of this recovery for both the bears and the people living in bear country. This episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in wildlife conservation, human-wildlife interactions, and the future of one of North America's most iconic species. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation on the challenges and triumphs of grizzly bear conservation.

Welcome to The Wild Life! On today's episode, we have a fascinating guest: wildlife cinematographer Jake Davis.Jake's career began by focusing on the wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Growing up, he spent his summers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the Teton Range's jagged peaks and abundant wildlife fostered a deep love for nature and a desire to share and preserve it. Today, while Jake travels the globe to film the stories of vulnerable wildlife, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem remains his home.As a cinematographer, Jake works on natural history productions for renowned platforms like BBC, National Geographic, Disney, Netflix, and Apple. Most recently, he spent five months filming snow leopards in Mongolia for the third installment of BBC's famous series "Planet Earth.” His recent work has been part of a series nominated for a 2023 Emmy and for Best Cinematography at the prestigious Jackson Wild Film Festival.Jake's work incorporates diverse filming techniques, including long lens, drone, and gimbals, but he is best known for his novel approach to filming wildlife with high-tech camera traps. He also created the world's first collection of wildlife Ambrotypes, featuring images on glass plates. Among his accolades, Jake was a 2019 finalist in the renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition held by the London Natural History Museum, and his work has been displayed at the Smithsonian in the Exhibition of Nature's Best Photography. His nature greeting card line is sold in stores across the western United States, including REIs and the Yellowstone stores.In this episode, we discuss the importance of understanding animal behavior and ecology to capture the perfect shot and effectively tell their stories. We explore the future and potential of artificial intelligence in wildlife filmmaking, the "chicken or the egg" question of wildlife cinematography, and the challenges of working off-grid. Jake shares his experiences with camera traps, the heart-wrenching decisions of the footage chopping block, and how to craft compelling narratives without words.Join us for an in-depth conversation that highlights the blend of artistry and science required to bring the wild to our screens. Check out his website and order some printsCheck out his galleryFollow Jake on InstagramHave questions, topic suggestions, or want to be on the show? Email me at devonlbowker@gmail.com or dm me on Instagram or TikTok @devonthenatureguySupport The Wild Life for as little as $1 per month at www.patreon.com/thewildlife

“Creating memories is an act of preservation.” Grand Teton Superintendent, Chip Jenkins, is passionate about the impact us as visitors can have in the national parks. By visiting and sharing that we value the outdoors to our families and friends, we are creating stewards of the national parks for generations to come. “The National Park Service cannot care for Grand Teton entirely on its own.” Listen in to Chip's interview to hear his heart, learn about his extensive experience across our nation's gems and get a behind the scenes look at the Grand Teton and all that is going on in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a place of international significance. Grand Teton National Park, located in Wyoming, is home to one of America's most iconic landscapes: a jagged mountain range with its rugged peaks soaring abruptly from the valley floor, creating a dramatic and awe-inspiring backdrop. Grand Teton is an adventure land for outdoor recreation and awe-inspiring wildlife sightings. As one of the first national parks I got to visit as a kid, it was an honor to learn more about this park from the superintendent himself. Episode Specific Links: Check out the Grand Teton National Park's partner website to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :)Grand Teton National Park Foundation aims to steward, protect, and enhance all that is special in Grand Teton National Park.You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Sign up for the Who Runs This Park's newsletter at linktr.ee/whorunsthispark. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

Grizzly bears and wolves are killing livestock in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, resulting substantial economic losses for ranchers. This has led Malou Anderson-Ramirez, a Montana rancher, to innovate a solution. In this episode, Malou introduces TEAL Tags, a breakthrough in livestock monitoring that helps mitigate losses to predators while also gathering critical ecological data for sustainable ranching. Dive into this discussion about balancing ranch life with predator preservation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and discover how TEAL Tags are paving the way for harmony between agriculture and wildlife conservation. Read the blog article here: https://betterworlds.com/harmony-in-the-wild-balancing-ranching-with-predator-preservation Find the Podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterworlds Learn more: https://www.tealenterprises.org/ #NatureIS#wildlifeconservation #predators#yellowstone #ranchers #grizzlies #yellowstone #wolves #cattle #sustainablefarming #grizzlybear #agtech # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

Episode 4 of our wolf mini-series is LIT! Listen for even more snark and swearing than usual while we talk about some of the effects wolf reintroduction has had on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastSources Cited:Beschta, Bob, and William Ripple. “Studies Confirm Effect of Wolves, Elk on Tree Recovery in Yellowstone National Park.” Oregon State University, 25 Apr. 2016, today.oregonstate.edu/archives/2016/apr/studies-confirm-effect-wolves-elk-tree-recovery-yellowstone-national-park#:~:text=Elk%20numbers%20in%20Yellowstone%20have,to%20less%20than%205%2C000%20today.BLAKESLEE, NATE. American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West. BROADWAY Books, 2018.Farquhar, Brodie. “Wolf Reintroduction Changes Ecosystem in Yellowstone.” Yellowstone National Park, 22 June 2023, www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/wolf-reintroduction-changes-ecosystem.Painter, Luke E., et al. “Aspen recruitment in the Yellowstone region linked to reduced herbivory after large carnivore restoration.” Ecosphere, vol. 9, no. 8, 30 Aug. 2018, https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2376.Reichard, Kevin. “More Wolves = Fewer Elk = Yellowstone Aspen Comeback.” Yellowstone Insider, 4 Sept. 2018, yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/09/04/wolves-fewer-elk-yellowstone-aspen-comeback/.Smith, Douglas W., and Gary Ferguson. Decade of the Wolf: Returning the Wild to Yellowstone. Lyons Press, 2012.Williams, Ted. “America's New War on Wolves and Why It Must Be Stopped.” Yale Environment360, Yale School of Environment, 17 Feb. 2022, e360.yale.edu/features/americas-new-war-on-wolves-and-why-it-must-be-stopped#:~:text=By%201926%20all%20wolves%20had,reintroduction%20from%20the%20get%2Dgo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Krasnow is the Conservation Director at the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, a long-standing, highly effective organization whose mission is to “protect the wildlife, wild places, and community character of Jackson Hole.” For more than four decades, the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance has been a staunch advocate for keeping Jackson Hole wild and beautiful, and it has proven to be a nimble and creative protector of the legendary Wyoming valley. The organization has served as a watchdog against poorly planned development, a champion for public land, a community voice that holds elected officials accountable, and much more. - Kevin brings a fascinating and diverse professional background to his work at the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance– he's worked as an Outward Bound instructor, a high school teacher, a college professor, and, most notably, he earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California Berkley. Prior to joining the team at the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, he worked for ten years at the Teton Science Schools in Jackson. As you'll hear in our conversation, Kevin is a high-level expert in forest and wildfire ecology, and he speaks eloquently about the role of wildfires in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and beyond. - When I first headed out West from North Carolina nearly twenty years ago, I moved to Jackson Hole— and I will always have a tender spot in my heart for that particular area. So I was thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with Kevin and talk about all things related to ecology, wildlife, fire, and conversation in Jackson Hole. We started with a deep dive into Aspen trees, and why they are such an important and unique part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. We discussed the Yellowstone Fire of 1988 and how that disaster shaped forest management in the future. We discussed the unprecedented development pressure in and around Jackson, how Kevin and his organization collaborate with a wide range of conservation partners, his professional journey from indirect to direct conservation work, and how his career as an educator informs his work today. - If you've ever spent time in the Tetons, Yellowstone, or the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, then you're going to learn a lot from Kevin. Please visit the episode notes for a full list of everything he mentions, and I hope you enjoy! --- Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance Kevin Krasnow --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy and TNC chapters throughout the Western United States. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. On the last Tuesday of every month throughout 2024, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy's leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West and beyond. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy's impactful work in the West and around the world, visit www.nature.org -- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:30 - Discussing Aspen trees and how they captured Kevin's attention 9:30 - Threats to Aspen populations 13:30 - Looking at the Yellowstone Fire of 1988 24:00 - How significantly forestry and attitudes toward fire have changed after the Yellowstone Fire of 1988  28:30 - What brought Kevin to the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance  31:00 - Whether or not COVID has impacted the urgency of JHCA's work 35:15 - What specific problems Kevin works on at JHCA  39:15 - How Kevin and JHCA have collaborated with The Nature Conservancy 43:00 - Kevin's switch from “indirect” conservation to “direct” 45:00 - When the outdoors became a part of Kevin's life 47:15 - Kevin's early career in experiential education, and how it benefits his career now 52:30 - Kevin's words for a young person looking for career advice 55:00 - Kevin's book recommendations 58:15 - Kevin's parting words of wisdom, and how folks can support JHCA --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Hey look everyone, it's finally the second part of our bison coverage! We're back on track for the new year, so join us and a special guest to discuss The Great Slaughter of bison, conservation efforts, where we go from here, and a tragic yet unavoidable situation Pam witnessed in 2022. Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastSources Cited:Bryant, Charles, and Josh Clark. “What Saved the American Bison.” Stuff You Should Know, iHeart Media, 3 Nov. 2022, https://omny.fm/shows/stuff-you-should-know-1/what-saved-the-american-bisonClark, Carolf. “Buffalo Slaughter Left Lasting Impact on Indigenous Peoples.” Emory University, news.emory.edu/stories/2023/08/esc_bison_impact_24-08-2023/story.html. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. Danielle, Mamers. “Historical Photo of Mountain of Bison Skulls Documents Animals on the Brink of Extinction.” The Conversation, 21 Sept. 2023, theconversation.com/historical-photo-of-mountain-of-bison-skulls-documents-animals-on-the-brink-of-extinction-148780. Ehrlick, Darrell. “Environmental Groups Criticize Bison Hunt near Yellowstone National Park.” Great Falls Tribune, Partner Content, 9 Mar. 2023, www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2023/03/09/environmental-groups-criticize-bison-hunt-yellowstone-national-park/69990940007/. Gammon, Katharine. “Bison Slaughter's Destructive Legacy for Native Americans.” Inside Science, 1 Mar. 2018, www.insidescience.org/news/bison-slaughter%E2%80%99s-destructive-legacy-native-americans. Gwadzinski. “The Photo That Saved the Bison in Yellowstone.” Yellowstone National Park, 14 June 2023, www.yellowstonepark.com/park/conservation/photo-saved-bison/. Kuhn, Kristen, and Shana Drimal. “Where the Buffalo Roam.” Voices of Greater Yellowstone, Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. 7 Sept. 2022, https://greateryellowstone.org/podcast/10 Merchant, Carolyn. American Environmental History: An Introduction. Columbia University Press, 2007. “People and Bison.” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 25 Sept. 2023, www.nps.gov/subjects/bison/people.htm. “Yellowstone Buffalo Slaughter History.” Buffalo Field Campaign - West Yellowstone, Montana, www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/yellowstone-buffalo-slaughter-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter feeding sites pose a problem for elk and biologists alike. While these sites can be a crucial resource for elk during harsh winter conditions, helping with their survival when natural forage is hard to find, they come with challenges. Concentrating elk in specific areas increases the risk of disease transmission within the population due to proximity. Additionally, the practice can disrupt natural migration patterns and lead to overgrazing, impacting the health of local ecosystems. Biologists must deal with the delicate balance of providing immediate support for elk's winter survival while considering the long-term consequences on both elk populations and the broader environment. This conundrum highlights the complexity of wildlife management decisions in the face of environmental challenges.   Cotterill Gavin G., Cross Paul C., Cole Eric K., Fuda Rebecca K., Rogerson Jared D., Scurlock Brandon M. and du Toit Johan T. 2018Winter feeding of elk in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and its effects on disease dynamicsPhil. Trans. R. Soc. B3732017009320170093 http://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2017.0093.   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/your-adrenaline License code: QWS1TG5BYTFK2P

We know Greater Yellowstone is a remarkable ecosystem. It is also an increasingly vulnerable ecosystem. The impacts of climate change on this landscape can be felt far and wide and are showing up in some surprising ways. As the impacts of climate change put our communities, water, and wild lands at risk, GYC is working alongside diverse partners and stakeholders to better understand climate-related threats, prepare for a warmer, drier future, and protect our most climate-sensitive resources.On today's episode, we're sitting down with GYC's Climate Conservation Coordinator Sierra Harris to learn about her work in climate resiliency. Most recently, she finished a series of interviews with folks on-the-ground across Greater Yellowstone to get a sense of the climate change impacts people are seeing in real time. With Sierra, we'll also unpack some of the dynamics between weather and climate, hear what brought her to climate work in the first place, discuss some things average people can do to make their communities more resilient, and learn why you probably shouldn't go fishing when it's hot outside. But most of all, we'll talk about how one of the most important things you can do about climate change is simply to talk about it. Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> Donate to the Greater Yellowstone Coalition> Become a Podcast InsiderPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

Kris Millgate is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today.Kris is an Emmy-nominated outdoor journalist, CEO of Tightline Media, and the mastermind behind the upcoming documentary "On Grizzly Ground." Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem as Kris shares the fascinating life and struggles of the iconic grizzly bear.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED  What led Kris to want to plan and produce this project? Why are Yellowstone Bears and their habitats so important? How do projects like On Grizzly Ground aid in maintaining access to wild places and preserving habitat for wildlife? What federal protections do grizzlies have through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming? How can the public contribute to preserving the natural world and protecting endangered species like Grizzly Bears? How does Kris' career as a journalist and storyteller contribute to raising awareness and connecting people with the natural world? What is the impact of projects like "On Grizzly Ground" and other outdoor documentaries in shaping people's perspectives and inspiring hope for the future of our environment?LEARN MORETo learn more about Kris and her work, visit her website at https://www.tightlinemedia.com/ or on these social sites:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TightLineMedia/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/krismillgate/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf8kYb9yzmlLepftlISR8YDitPio96wz7LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-millgate-5b838a7/KRIS' BOOKSMy Place Among Beasts (2023) My Place Among Fish (2021)  My Place Among Men (2019) NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.KEYWORDSGreater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Yellowstone National Park,  Grand Teton National Park,  Grizzly Bear, Tight Line Media, Kris Millgate, Toyota, Four Wheel Campers, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series #ongrizzlyground, #tightlinemedia, #drivetoyota, #fourwheelcampers #PodcastGuest #OutdoorAdventure #OWAA2023  #PodcastGuest #OutdoorAdventure #OWAA2023Podcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

Evan Watts is a wildlife photographer based in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, capturing photos of some of the best animals North America has to offer. In this episode, Evan gives us some of his best advice for capturing compelling wildlife images.Seeing as how closely related landscape and wildlife photography are, this episode is perfect for any photographer that ever gets out to shoot animals. Evan gives some amazing advice regarding things like camera settings, composition, and how to be in the right place at the right time.Links from this episode:Evan's WebsiteEvan's FacebookEvan's InstagramEvan's TikTokYellowstone Wild (Request Evan)If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

“Moving to Colorado was like coming home to a place I'd never been before.” - Kevin Taylor Join host Emy diGrappa and co host Lucas Fralick and Chloe Flagg as they delve into the world of ecotourism and wildlife conservation with Kevin Taylor, a passionate guide at Teton Science Schools. Discover the fascinating intelligence of animals and their surprising use of humans for protection, while exploring the controversial debates and tough decisions that surround the conservation efforts of this vast ecosystem. Our special guest is Kevin Taylor Meet Kevin Taylor! Hailing from Illinois, Kevin discovered his fascination for ethology during his university studies. This interest changed his trajectory, leading him on a journey back West. Here, he familiarized himself with the Rockies, developed a deep love for Wyoming, and finally made a home in Jackson. Kevin has been a significant part of Teton Science Schools since 2002, underpinning his broad understanding of the local fauna and flora. His expertise is apparent through the refreshing and exciting wildlife expeditions he leads into Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. As a naturalist, Kevin's interests span all areas of ecology, which continues to fuel his passion for learning and teaching others about our environment. “I want to share this landscape with others. Our shared experiences in these parks are such a part of the experience in this place.” - Kevin Taylor  In this episode, you will be able to:  Delve into the critical aspect of ecotourism and unravel why safeguarding our natural surroundings and wildlife is vital.   Uncover the surprising ways wildlife intelligently adapt to human proliferation and infrastructure.   Explore the world of wildlife expeditions and how they democratize the stewardship of nature.   Recognize the power of dialogue, collaboration, and mutual understanding in ecotourism and wildlife preservation.  The resources mentioned in this episode are:  Listen to the Winds of Change podcast to hear stories about the people, places, history, and stories of Wyoming.   Join a wildlife expedition tour with Kevin Taylor and the Teton Science Schools to explore Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park.   Explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and go birding to discover the diverse bird species in the region.   Submit your bird sightings to eBird, a platform for birders to document and share their observations.   Appreciate the natural beauty of Wyoming and take time to observe and learn about the plants, animals, weather, and geology of the area.   Take a moment to see the world through someone else's eyes and appreciate the wonders of nature that may be familiar to you but new to others.  Listen on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and many more. ThinkWY.org Sign up for our Storytelling Podcast Newsletter! Follow this link or use the QR code

Doug Peacock is a legendary environmentalist, writer, filmmaker, and grizzly bear advocate. He's the co-founder of two conversation nonprofits– Round River Conservation Studies and Save the Yellowstone Grizzly. Doug was also the inspiration for the character George Washington Hayduke in his friend Edward Abbey's classic novel "The Monkey Wrench Gang." And to top it all off, he is the author of many classic books, including "Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness" and his most recent award-winning book "Was it Worth It? A Wilderness Warrior's Long Trail Home," published by Patagonia Books. - Doug was born and raised in Michigan, where he grew up obsessed with nature and the outdoors. As a young man, he was drafted into the Vietnam War, where he served as a Green Beret combat medic, an experience that placed him squarely in the middle of devastating violence toward his fellow soldiers, as well as civilian men, women, and children. In 1968, he returned home from Vietnam spiritually broken, mentally unwell, and physically debilitated with malaria. Not knowing where to turn, he headed deep into the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park by himself, where he formed an unlikely bond with the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear. Eventually, he recovered both physically and mentally and, to this day, he credits the grizzly with saving his life. He has spent the last half-century repaying his debt to the grizzly bear, aggressively fighting for their protection and recovery in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and beyond. - I met up with Doug in Aspen, Colorado, where he was in town for a reading of "Was it Worth It?" at Aspen's only bookstore, Explore Booksellers. Even though I could've talked with Doug for many hours, we managed to jam a lot of stories into this conversation. Some of the topics we discussed include: Why Doug does not carry a gun in grizzly country; why it is important for humans to love and protect a creature as powerful, even dangerous, as a grizzly; his friendships with Edward Abbey, Yvon Chouinard, Jim Harrison, and others, and how each of those high-voltage personalities helped to elevate the others; the death and secret burial of Edward Abbey; why climate changes is such a threat to grizzlies, the challenges and financial realities of a life dedicated to environmental advocacy; his greatest source of pride and greatest disappointment; what is giving him hope now; and Doug reads several passages from "Was It Worth It?'" - Even as he's getting on up there in age, today, at age 81, you can still feel the fire in Doug's spirit, and his passion for grizzlies is palpable. I was honored to have the opportunity to chat with Doug, and I loved his book "Was it Worth It?" I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. --- Doug Peacock "Was it Worth It? A Wilderness Warrior's Long Trail Home" "Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness" Save the Yellowstone Grizzly Round River Conservation Studies --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:10 - Discussing the picture on the front of Doug's book 6:25 - When Doug decided it wasn't fair to be in grizzly country with guns 8:40 - How Yellowstone became a part of Doug's life  10:55 - How grizzlies provided a much-needed community for Doug after his time at war 12:40 - How long it took for Doug to find peace in grizzly country after Vietnam 15:10 - Exploring Doug's balance between telling the good stories and being willing to fight for conservation 18:10 - Why specifically it is so important for humans to learn to love and protect a creature as powerful, even dangerous, as a grizzly 19:40 - How Doug's friends made him a better conservationist 21:40 - How Doug's friends balance their very strong personalities 22:40 - The importance of ceremony and how Doug handled the passing of his dear friend, Ed Abbey 28:40 - Whether or not parenthood changed Doug's outlook on risk and death 30:10 - Who or where Doug drew his motivation from 32:10 - How Doug managed his lifestyle 33:40 - What keeps Doug awake at night, as it pertains to grizzlies 36:40 - How Doug became interested in fighting climate change by way of grizzlies 39:30 - Where Doug would focus his energy if he were starting his career in conservation now 40:25 - Whether or not Doug is an optimist 43:40 - What work Doug is most proud of in his life, and where he thinks he may have fallen short 46:00 - Doug's friendship with Jim Harrison 47:10 - What gives Doug hope 48:40 - Doug's mandatory reading --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

In this episode of PhotoWILD Podcast, Jared and Annalise talk about all things moose. Photographing moose was a big priority for them during their two months spent working in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this past winter. And when it comes to photographing these swamp donkeys, timing is everything and there are a host of unique challenges we all face when when creating compelling images of these animals - especially in the winter.  Key Takeaways Timing is everything. Moose are the first species to drop their antlers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. If you want bull moose in the snow, then you have a very small window of time to work with.  Finding and photographing moose is all about understanding their biology. Where they live, what they eat, how the changing seasons impact them, and how they adapt to weather on a daily basis. Know this and you will be able to consistently and predictably find and photograph moose.  Eye autofocus often falls apart when photographing moose. Dark eyes set against dark fur and lot's of distractions in the environment make working with other AF Area Modes easier.  Compositions are everything for us as wildlife photographers. To create art we must be able to control something in the process so as to put our own creativity into the results. But with wildlife photography, we do not control the light and we cannot control the animals. This leaves us with compositions. And in this episode we do a deep dive into our philosophy behind compositions.  Lines may be the most important component of the elements of design. They will make or break your composition. 

Directly on the northern edge of Yellowstone National Park, Crevice Mountain rises some 3,000 feet above the Yellowstone River and is a prime example of what makes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem so extraordinary. The area provides vital habitat for grizzly bears; is an important migration corridor for elk, mule deer, and big horn sheep; and is one of the few designated places outside the park where Yellowstone bison can roam.Now imagine a full-scale gold mining operation right in the middle of this wild landscape. That's exactly what's in store for Crevice Mountain. New roads, clear cuts, blasting, heavy equipment traffic, and a host of other industrial activities would permanently scar the landscape and negatively affect the wildlife that depend on this remote habitat. On top of that, industrial gold mining is a notoriously dirty and destructive activity with the potential to severely impact water quality - and in this case, that means the health of the Yellowstone River.  As the communities adjacent to the park have been saying for years: Yellowstone is no place for a gold mine.So, how do we stop a gold mine? On this episode, we sit down with Scott Christensen, the executive director of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition. Scott and the GYC team are taking on the substantial challenge of preventing Crevice Mountain from being mined. Join us as we discuss GYC's history of stopping mines near Yellowstone, the background behind this new mining threat on Crevice Mountain, and what Scott and the GYC team are doing to put an end to mining on the Yellowstone border once and for all. Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> DONATE NOW TO STOP THE MINE> Learn more about the campaign> Get in touch with us to learn about your giving optionsPhoto > © William CampbellPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

Big news. Marcus drew a bighorn sheep tag in Montana. A lot of excitement and plans going into the upcoming season but also reeling back and talking about the status of bighorn sheep in Montana along with Shiras moose and mountain goat. s Many people wait a lifetime to draw one of these tags and unfortunately in Montana, populations are trending down while applications are trending up. We ponder what we can do and what research has been done and will hopefully be done in the future to help conserver and build back moose, sheep and goat herds. A few news items this week include Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks messing up the moose and sheep draw, a bill in Nevada to make the “wild mustang” the Nevada State Horse and a new elk research project that examined different migration tactics used by elk in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Join Fresh Tracks+ For Early Access - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 5 of the PhotoWILD Podcast, Jared Lloyd and Annalise Kaylor discuss what it takes to plan a trip to Yellowstone National Park in the winter. This year, they spent a month photographing wildlife in this winter wonderland and discuss the many different considerations they make for preparing for their time there. From equipment choices to timing based on statistical averages for weather, if you have ever wanted to photograph in Yellowstone in the winter, you won't want to miss this episode. Key Takeaways While the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has the greatest species diversity of mammals in North America, there is an incredible array of avian species to photograph this time of year such as bald eagles, golden eagles, black-billed magpies, snow buntings, and the endangered Rocky Mountain trumpeter swan - to name just a few. Lens choices are made for very personal reasons based on the exact type of photographs someone wants to create - close up portraits, environment photographs, images of wolves, images of bison, etc. Identifying what the opportunities will be and specifically what type of photographs you want to create of those species should dictate what equipment you bring on a trip like this. Historically, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem experiences very deep cold in January and very snowy conditions in February. If you want frosty bison, you should travel to the region in January. If you want photographs of animals in heavy falling snow, statistically speaking, you should travel to Yellowstone in February. Low pressure systems impact wildlife behavior. The day before a big storm hits an area, wildlife activity increases exponentially. Successful wildlife photography often comes down to understanding the very unique windows of time that certain opportunities can be found. For instance, if you want moose in the snow, you should come to Yellowstone as early as possible - December to January 15th. Moose are the first species to loose their antlers in the ecosystem. By the end of January, you will be hard pressed to find a single moose that still holds antlers. Jared's Yellowstone kit includes the Nikon 400mm f/2.8 with built in 1.4 TC, the Nikon 800mm PF f/6.3 lens, 2 Nikon Z9 camera bodies, the Sony FX6 cinema camera, and Sony 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 lens. Annalise's Yellowstone kit includes the Sony 400mm f/2.8, the Sony 200-600, Sony A1 camera bodies.   Want to join us in Yellowstone next year? Each year, Jared and Annalise lead workshops to Yellowstone National Park in the winter. If you would like to join us in 2024, which will be Jared's 31st trip he has led there, then check out https://www.jaredlloyd.com/winter-wildlife-yellowstone

Matt and fellow Hunt Quietly contributor Jill Grenon talk with Todd Wilkinson about Mountain Journal, an on-line publication devoted to preserving the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

The beautiful, unbroken forests found in Greater Yellowstone are an integral part of the ecosystem's overall health and vitality. They provide crucial habitat and forage for its many wildlife species, are buffers against the effects of climate change, and offer nearly endless opportunities for solitude and recreation to us human inhabitants of the region. Many of the forests here in Greater Yellowstone are part of the national forest system – federally managed lands overseen by the U.S. Forest Service. The national forests within Greater Yellowstone cover just under 15 million acres – that's nearly seven times the acreage found in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks combined. Needless to say, while Yellowstone and Grand Teton may make up the beating heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the national forests are maybe the torso, head, and a few appendages.So, what is a national forest and how is it different from just a regular ol' group of trees? And why are national forests in particular so crucial to the well-being of the ecosystem's waters and wildlife? On today's episode, we are sitting down with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's very own western Wyoming conservation associate, Teddy Collins. Our conversation focuses on the role national forests play in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, what GYC is doing to ensure their long-term protection, and how you can make a difference for the future of our forests. Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> Sign-up for our podcast supporter email list> Support the podcast and give a gift to GYC> Vote for your favorite national forest!Podcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

Dr. Nathan Varley is a well-known and award winning environmental entrepreneur and explorer in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. He's the co-owner and co-founder of Yellowstone Wolf Tracker and Yellowstone Reports. Dr. Varley has a long history of exploring the remote peaks and corners of Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding wilderness landscape and is nearing 100 peaks climbed in Yellowstone. He grew up in Yellowstone National Park, received his master's in Wildlife Biology at Montana State University and his PhD in Evolutionary Biology at University of Alberta. Nathan and his partner are dedicated to the vision of growing a sustainable ecotourism industry and he's worked tirelessly towards the protection of the environment, while emphasizing an economic benefit for local communities. In 2017, Defenders of Wildlife honored Dr. Varley Nathan and his wife, Linda Thurston, with the prestigious Spirit of Defenders Citizen's Advocacy Award and in 2022 he and his partner received the International Wolf Center's Speak For Wolves award As a professional guide, he specializes in the natural and cultural history of the Yellowstone National Park, wildlife observation, and wilderness travel. His defining purpose is to champion a land ethic that places the highest value on wildlife and habitat, and in so doing, forever protect the places that have provided his inspiration. Dr. Varley gets vulnerable, raw and real while sharing his story, his explorations and his perspective—reflecting on his near-death experience and rescue while climbing a remote peak in Yellowstone's wild Northeast Corner.

If you've ever spent time in the high, wild reaches of Greater Yellowstone, up near the tree line, you may have come across a silvery, gnarled pine tree. If you've seen it, chances are you've encountered a whitebark pine. These remarkable trees can live upwards of 1,000 years, and are often the highest elevation pines you'll find in Greater Yellowstone. And not only that, but they are important to the overall health of ecosystem in some surprising ways.On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Danielle Ulrich, a plant physiologist and assistant professor in Montana State University's department of ecology. Dr. Ulrich runs a lab conducting research to better understand how high elevation pines respond to a variety of environmental stressors. Among her research subjects is the vitally important keystone species: the whitebark pine.These trees are a key food source for wildlife such as the Clark's nutcracker and the iconic Yellowstone grizzly bear. But their impacts don't stop at wildlife. As you're about to learn, they also have a vital role to play in protecting the ecosystem and its inhabitants from drought and other impacts of climate change. But as important as they are, the future of the whitebark pine is uncertain. Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts> Sign-up for our podcast supporter email list> Support the podcast and give a gift to GYC> Dr. Danielle Ulrich (danielle.ulrich@montana.edu) and her lab> Whitebark Pine Ecosystem FoundationPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to awe-inspiring landscapes and iconic wildlife. And since time immemorial, it's been stewarded by Indigenous People who view its lands, waters, and wildlife as sacred. The Indigenous way of caring for the land acknowledges its life-giving energy, is centered on reciprocity, and uses Traditional Ecological Knowledge to keep the ecosystem in balance. Recognizing and reinstituting Indigenous values, beliefs, and practices is a vital step in restoring the cultural and ecological integrity of this region.Over 49 Tribes have current and ancestral connections to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Hinono'eino' People, also called Northern Arapaho, are based on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming, just southeast of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. In this episode, we talk with the incredible Crystal C'Bearing, the deputy director of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. Crystal and her team are responsible for the preservation and protection of the Northern Arapaho culture and way of life. Safe to say she's a pretty busy person! We discuss the many responsibilities and tasks her office takes on, including the innovative ways they're preserving the Northern Arapaho language, repatriating ancestral remains from museum collections, spearheading the renaming of derogatory and offensive location names, and getting kids connected to their cultural heritage. Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> Northern Arapaho Language app> Mt. Blue Sky - Mestaa'ėhehe Coalition> Sign-up for our podcast supporter email list> Support the podcast and give a gift to GYCPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

In this episode, we talk to Lara Birkes. In addition to her role as the Head of Sustainability, Partnerships, and Social Impact at Sonder, she is deeply involved in conservation and climate change issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This episode covers:

On this episode of Kids Ask Why, we learn about biodiversity and how things like bugs, skunks and sagebrush are all interconnected. Cedar and Leena speak with former Curator of the Draper Natural History Museum, Nathan Doerr, about wildlife food chains in Wyoming. Rory and Addie interview plant ecologist, Trevor Bloom, about the importance of plants like sagebrush to the ecosystem.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is replete with opportunities for adventure. There is no shortage of hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, mountaineers, hunters, and more out exploring the ecosystem at any given moment. With all that space, and so many people out in it, there is also no shortage of opportunities to get in a bit of trouble. So, what happens when you fall down a slope and break your leg miles from the trailhead? Or a friend of yours went out for a hike, but it's hours after they were supposed to return and there's no sign of them? Luckily, Greater Yellowstone is home to a number of amazing Search and Rescue Teams, such as Teton County Search and Rescue, whose highly trained members are equipped to respond to emergencies across an unpredictable and sometimes unforgiving landscape.Search and rescue teams are made up of dedicated volunteers specializing in backcountry medicine, missing person behavior, swift water rescue, technical rope rescue, and so much more. In Episode 11, we talk with Jenn Sparks, a member of the Teton County Search and Rescue team. Jenn has been a Search and Rescue volunteer since 1998, and she is also a board member of the Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation. The foundation supports the team and conducts mountain safety outreach and education in the greater Jackson Hole community. We'll also hear about a few memorable moments from the field, discover what's in Jenn's pack, most importantly, learn what her favorite knot is. Let's jump in—albeit carefully—and learn more about the incredible work that goes into search and rescue operations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> Teton County Search and Rescue> Sign-up for our podcast supporter email list> Support the podcast and give a gift to GYCPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

For a taste of the Continental Divide Trail, check out the Mile Creek Face Trail in southwest Montana. Wide-open views and easy walking are the name of the game here, as you'll cruise along a broad valley full of sage, wildflowers, and occasional aspen groves. Come in late spring for the most spectacular wildflower blooms, or in fall to see the leaves glowing gold. The trail never gains too much elevation or dips too far away from civilization, making it a uniquely accessible way to enjoy the spectacular Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Photo by Sally Kelsey

Oh, give me a home, where the buffalo roam. This 19th-century poem line turned western song lyric evokes days past when wild bison covered wide open spaces across North America. But these days, the only place wild American plains bison can be witnessed in large, free-roaming herds is within Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone bison are the descendants of just two dozen animals who found refuge in Yellowstone's high interior during the mass extermination of bison that took place in the late 1800s at the hands of European settlers and the American military. Today, nearly 6,000 bison roam Yellowstone, but you may be surprised to learn that unlike other wild animals that are free to move in and out of the park, bison are largely confined to Yellowstone.In Episode 10, we'll sit down with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's own senior wildlife conservation associate, Shana Drimal. Shana is a wildlife biologist by training who spends her days working to restore bison to the American west and make it easier for people and bison to coexist. We'll discuss why she thinks bison are the coolest, hear a remarkable story about a mother bison devoted to her calf, and learn about some of the challenges we face in trying to restore bison to their ancestral habitat beyond Yellowstone National Park itself. So, get ready to learn a whole lot about North America's largest land mammal, the bison.Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> Join our bison advocate list or email Shana at sdrimal@greateryellowstone.org> Learn more about GYC's bison work> Sign-up for our podcast supporter email list> Support the podcast and give a gift to GYCPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

On this episode: Mantras, billionaires ranches, fried chicken, DFL, and Yellowstone. We're talking with Gary Chrisman an amazing bikepacker with a long history of outdoor adventures — skiing, BMX, backpacking and more. We talk about his “soulful cycling challenge” circumnavigating the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, riding 1,200 miles with 85,000 feet of elevation gain over 14 days. This conversation with Gary reminded us that epic adventure can start right at your doorstep. Show Notes 01:10 – Introducing Gary Chrisman 05:20 – What it was like when he started mountain biking in the late 1980s. 08:10 – Overview of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem ride (the GYE) 14:40 – The health of the GYE from the view of a bike 17:00 – Is the GYE an adventure that others can tackle? 19:00 – Highs and lows on the GYE 26:30 – How much food, water, etc. did you carry and what did resupply look like? 31:30 – What bike did you take on the GYE? 38:45 – Upcoming adventures  42:00 – Mapping and tools for route planning 47:15 – E-bikes 50:30 – Tubeless tires 53:35 – Other recent adventures  57:05 – What are some mantras that work for you? 67:50 – Wrap-up You can find Gary on Instagram at @tetonmntrider Mentioned in this Episode Skyline to the Sea Trail in Santa Cruz Greater Yellowstone Coalition Salsa Fargo San Juan Huts Caribou Loop Trail Ride With GPS White Rim Trail Jay Petervery The Oregon Timber Trail The Big Lonely Become a Patron The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you'd like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!  Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Panther, painter, mountain screamer. Catamount, ghost cat, puma. These are just a few of the regional and colloquial names for an elusive carnivore that stalks the wilds of Greater Yellowstone. It's an animal many folks go their whole lives sharing habitat with without seeing even once in the wild.  Here in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, it is more commonly known as the mountain lion or cougar.  In Episode 09, we are sitting down with Daniel Stahler of Yellowstone National Park. Dan is a wildlife biologist who has been working in the park for 25 years, and—among many other things—serves as project leader of the Yellowstone Cougar Project.  We discuss everything from how to confidently identify mountain lions, to how they quietly reintroduced themselves to Yellowstone after being nearly hunted out of existence in the early 20th century, to how the Yellowstone Cougar Project keeps tabs on the park's few dozen cats today.  And of course, Dan shares some memorable stories from his time in the field working hands-on with these magnificent animals and their mega cute offspring. So, grab your housecat and curl up with us for episode nine of the Voices of Greater Yellowstone podcast: Yellowstone's Resilient Cougars.  Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> Sign-up for our podcast supporter email list> Tell us which is cutest: cougar kittens, wolf pups, or grizzly bear cubs> Cougar facts!> Yellowstone Cougar Project> Support the podcast and give a gift to GYCPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Julia Cook (@julia.littlelightningnature), a photographer who has incredible wildlife photos from they GYE (Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem) and who's also an avid listener of the show.  In this episode we hear about some of the key differences between shooting wildlife on the west coast and east coast. We also get to hear a ton about bears, owls and how to pick your shooting locations.Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Z36E4SCB6D3LWThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography

As Aristotle once said, “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” It is no secret that the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem inspires countless artists using every medium imaginable to create masterpieces depicting what this landscape means to them. In Episode 08, we sit down with artist DG House in her studio in Bozeman, Montana. DG is a contemporary Indigenous painter and photographer who is best known for her boldly colored and beautifully rendered paintings of iconic Yellowstone wildlife. She is an artist-in-residence within both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.In the colorful front room of her studio, surrounded by house plants and stacks of books, we discussed the role of art in our ecosystem, artists as conduits for bringing the natural world to others, and learn how ice hockey played a role in how her name came to be. Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> Sign-up for our podcast supporter email list> DG House's Website> Support the podcast and give a gift to GYCPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show

March 1, 2022 marked the 150th anniversary of the founding of Yellowstone National Park. This important milestone is reason to celebrate this special place, but also reflect on its history and envision a more inclusive future. Despite myths about Yellowstone being an untouched, uninhabited land before the Yellowstone Park Protection Act was signed in 1872, the lands that became the world's first national park were inhabited by or important to many Indigenous peoples. Today, dozens of Tribes can still draw ancestral connections to the park.In this episode, we sit down with Wes Martel, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's Senior Wind River Conservation Associate. Wes leads GYC's work to protect and restore Indigenous conservation priorities that honor cultural landscapes, Tribal rights, and ways of life. We'll discuss his work, some of his favorite moments from the recent virtual gathering, and hear a few personal stories about what has shaped Wes' storied career in championing both conservation and Tribal sovereignty. Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.> Sign-up for our podcast supporter email list> Read more  about or watch the virtual Wind River Inter-Tribal Gathering> Learn about the in-person Wind River Inter-Tribal Gathering this June> Greater Yellowstone Tribal MapPodcast Artwork > Rachel Dunlap ArtMusic >Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Support the show (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E3169&id=15)

Steven Rinella talks with Stu Miller, Brody Henderson, Rick Hutton, Seth Morris, Chester Floyd, and Phil Taylor.  Topics discussed: Danny Rinella's theory about Bill Clinton and bike helmets; Stu's educational videos at Coon Creek Outdoors; on whether you can be a Southerner in a state where people ice fish; explaining how to tube skin; fur handling as a dying trade; Seth and Stu, Top Lot rivals; double proxy weddings in Montana; it's raining iguanas in Florida; how you ought not shoot a turkey with a rifle; will grizzlies be delisted in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem?; a 37-year-old sandhill crane; hen and drake survival rates; how you should support lynx habitat in Colorado instead of messing with bobcat hunters; the last great fur boom; buying trucks with muskrat money; that time when Stu welded up a boat; and more.  Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this episode is Ben Daley, Program Director from the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Foundation. Gary and Eden discuss stewardship of our wild lands and how the A-B Wilderness fits into Custer National Forest and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem podcast is a production of the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Yellowstone area is a hub of North American wildlife, but lead (Pb) poisoning via ingestion of Pb hunting ammunition remains a serious concern for some species. The interplay of the Yellowstone area as an important area for both wildlife and human activities such as hunting is undoubtedly complex.  In this episode, we dive into the issue with Bryan Bedrosian, Conservation Director of the Teton Raptor Center as well as the Director & Co-founder of Sporting Lead Free. Bryan has spent the past 2 decades studying the issue of lead in many species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem including eagles and ravens. We discuss the various pathways of lead exposure and its impacts on wildlife, as well as the challenges of capturing and sampling raptors and ravens in the wild. We dive into the Sporting Lead Free initiative with Bryan and discuss their efforts to drive non-political, voluntary reductions in lead consumption by wildlife and people.  Let's Go!   We're a podcast with a purpose! One of our main goals is to support all the individuals and organizations fighting the good fight and working to keep our wildlife and ecosystems healthy.  If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the great work of Teton Raptor Center and Sporting Lead Free:   To Learn More About Bryan's work at Teton Raptor Center:   Website:  https://tetonraptorcenter.org/  IG:  https://instagram.com/tetonraptorcenter  FB:  https://m.facebook.com/tetonraptorcenter    To learn more about Sporting Lead Free: SPORTING LEAD FREE Website:  https://sportingleadfree.org/  IG:  https://instagram.com/sportingleadfree  FB:  https://m.facebook.com/Sportingleadfree    Here's the direct link to become a member of Sporting Lead Free and receive an AWESOME COOZIE for free or preferably with a donation: https://sportingleadfree.org/become-a-member    *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections   

The Chamber of Commerce is probably not the first entity that springs to mind when you think about interactions with the natural world. Rebekah Burns, my guest on this episode, is  Executive Director of the Powell Economic Partnership which oversees both the Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors Center in Powell, Wyoming. She recognizes the value of living and working in a town that sits within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and all it offers. Our discussion centers on her efforts to create an event that encourages women to interact in a natural setting on nearby Heart Mountain. 

Bison are one of the most iconic animals of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and for good reason. They are the national mammal of the United States and the largest animal in North America. They also have a dark — but successful — conservation story. Joining Gary and Eden to discuss the history, conservation, and management of bison in America is Dr. Chris Geremia, the lead bison biologist for Yellowstone National Park. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem podcast is a production of the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary.

This week on Jackson Unpacked [July 30]: KHOL speaks to two authors of a new report that shows the tremendous extent to which climate change has transformed the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem since 1950. All of Teton County is now in Severe or Extreme Drought. Jackson-based musician Jake Dulln reflects on how his time in the U.S. Army and traveling around the country influences his sound. Plus, KHOL's new roundup of this week's headlines.   Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson's only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

Join us as we talk with archaeologists, Matt Stirn and Rebecca Sgouros about how they have followed their love of archaeology, photography and tea (yes tea) to interpret and bring archaeology to the public. Matt Stirn holds an MSc in Environmental Archaeology and Paleoecology, and specializes in understanding how humans adapted to high elevation landscapes around the world. He has directed several archaeological research projects in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and has been involved in excavations on four continents. He is a member of the Sigma Xi Research Society, a National Fellow for The Explorer's Club and currently has ongoing archaeological research in Wyoming, Greece, and Italy. Rebecca is an environmental archaeologist and educator. She is a freelance archaeologist focusing on projects in the Rocky Mountains, specifically the Tetons, Gros Ventre, and Wind River Ranges in Wyoming. Current projects include investigating life and food choices at high altitudes, paleoenvironmental reconstruction of the Tetons, ice-patch archaeology survey along the Continental Divide, and an ancient food & diet study using biomolecular and experimental archaeology techniques . . .  and Rebecca owns an online tea company called Tea Hive! We have a conversation about the importance of bringing history and archaeology to the public, through all the methods Matt and Rebecca bring to the table in their work and their research. Join us for this fun and fascinating conversation!    To Learn More:   Tea Hive https://www.myteahive.com/   Matt Stirn Photography https://www.mattstirnphoto.com/   In the Land of Kush https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/sudan-land-kush-meroe-ancient-civilization-overlooked-180975498/   Yaupon: the Rebirth of Americas Forgotten Tea http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20210223-yaupon-the-rebirth-of-americas-forgotten-tea   Sabu-Jaddi: The Site Revealing the Sahara's Verdant Nast http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20200607-sabu-jaddi-the-site-revealing-the-saharas-verdant-past  

Note: Strontium analysis is another stable isotope system which looks at the geographic distribution of 87Sr/86Sr ratios in surface sediments to reconstruct mobility across a Sr "isoscape". Stable isotope analysis refers to oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen, but for ease of speech in this episode we've grouped them all together under "stable isotope analysis". Wyoming's Archaeology Awareness Month websiteMeeteetse Museums' Bison of the Bighorn Basin Project Update (February 2021)Skinner and Kaisen measurements used in the study can be found here starting on page 144 Donate to the Meeteetse Museums Bison of the Bighorn Basin Project: https://meeteetsemuseums.org/donate-to-meeteetse-museums/ Archaeology and Wildlife Management: "What the Past Can Provide: Contribution of Prehistoric Bison Studies to Modern Bison Management" by Kenneth P. Cannon"The Use of Natural History Collections to Inform Baseline Ecological Conditions: Case Studies from Paleontology, Archaeology, and Historical Zoology" by Chris Widga et alFish and Wildlife Service 2011 poster on archaeology and wildlife management Gilbert Peak Bison: "'They Went as High as They Choose': What an Isolated Skull Can Tell Us About the Biogeography of High-Altitude Bison" by Kenneth P. Cannon Stable Isotope Analysis: “Middle Holocene Bison Diet and Mobility in the Eastern Great Plains (USA) Based on ?13C, ?18O, and 87Sr/86Sr analyses of tooth enamel carbonate” by Chris Widga, J. Douglas Walker, and Lisa Stockli can be found hereFor more information on bison locally: Dr. Ken Cannon's 2020 presentation on Bison in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Bison Bone terminology can be found here thanks to GRSLE Archaeology Mass Kill Sites Vore Site: Vore Buffalo Jump websiteWyoHistory entry on the Vore Buffalo Jump UWYO Extension Office tour of Vore Buffalo Jump Visit Vore Buffalo Jump through this 3D model Horner Site: "The Horner Site: Taphonomy of an Early Holocene Bison Bonebed" PhD Thesis by Dr. Lawrence Todd "The Ecology of Early Holocene Bison in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Wyoming: Preliminary Results from the Horner Site" by Kenneth P. Cannon, S.H. Hughes, and C. SimpsonWyoming State Historic Preservation Office entry on the Horner Site "The Horner Site: The Type Site of the Cody Cultural Complex" edited by George C Frison and Lawrence C Todd can be found through the Wyoming Public Libraries More information on Mass Kill/Jump Sites: "Imagining Head-Smashed-In: Aboriginal Buffalo Hunting on the Northern Plains" by Jack W. Brink can be found through Legends Bookstore here Bison at the End of the 19th Century: Fish and Wildlife Service timeline of the American Bison"'Kill Every Buffalo You Can! Every Buffalo Dead is an Indian Gone' The American bison is the New U.S. National Mammal, But its Slaughter Was Once Seen as a Way to Starve Native Americans into Submission" by J. Weston Phippen"Where the Buffalo No Longer Roamed: The Transcontinental Railroad Connected East and West- and Accelerated the Destruction of What Had Been in the Center of North America" by Gilbert King, the Smithsonian Magazine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meeteetse-museums/support

Links to papers and topics mentioned in the podcast: La Brea Tar Pits website Dr. Martin's 2018 paper “Bison Body Size and Climate Change” can be found here. Dr. Jeff Martin presentation on thermoregulation can be watched here. Dr. Martin's research on 19 bison herds from Saskatchewan to Texas is detailed in the paper "Thermal Biology and Growth of Bison (Bison bison) Along the Great Plains: Examining Four Theories of Endotherm Body Size" by Jeff M. Martin and Perry Barboza Horner Site "The Horner Site: Taphonomy of an Early Holocene Bison Bonebed" Ph.D. Thesis of Dr. Lawrence Todd "The Ecology of Early Holocene Bison in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Wyoming: Preliminary Results from the Horner Site" by Kenneth P. Cannon, S.H. Hughes, and C. Simpson Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office listing on the Horner Site "The Horner Site: The Type Site of the Cody Cultural Complex" edited by George C. Frison and Lawrence C. Todd can be found through the Wyoming Library here Additional Resources More reading on bison body size:

Episode 5: Show Notes.The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the few intact ecosystems that still has its entire cohort of wildlife, but many of these species are under threat due to practices like trophy hunting. Wolves and grizzly bears are just a few of the animals under threat, but the Wyoming Wildlife Advocates are helping to protect them by shaping legislation and changing perceptions about the perceived threats these creatures pose to humans. Today we are joined by Wyoming Wildlife Advocates Executive Director, Kristin Combs, and we spend this episode discussing the role of bears and wolves in the The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the threats posed to them, and the interventions she is making to help protect them. We discuss the tenuous status of bears as endangered and the recent delisting of wolves from the Endangered Species Act. This ongoing battle to keep bears and wolves listed as ‘recovered' is partly a matter of state pressure being applied on the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, and we explore why lawmakers want the hunting of bears and wolves to continue, highlighting cultural prejudice, the ranching industry, and more. Digging more deeply, we critically assess the lack of connection between trophy hunting and livestock safety, while also highlighting some alternative methods of keeping cattle safe that have been proven to work. On the subject of the role that bears and wolves play in the natural landscape, we talk about how preserving bears helps preserve the land itself, and how protecting wolves actually strengthens herds of their prey – herds that are currently suffering from an upsurge in chronic waste disease which could get passed onto humans if the spread continues. Tune in for an informative and urgent conversation about the need to bridge the gap between wildlife management legislation and new understandings of the role of keystone species in the preservation of ecosystems.Key Points From This Episode:Kristin's love of animals and how she made environmental education and advocacy into a career.The biodiversity of the Yellowstone ecosystem and some of the environmental issues it faces.Spotting bears while hiking: How they behave, what they eat, how awe-inspiring they are.The negative effects of wolf and bear hunting in Wyoming; why Kristin started Wyoming Wildlife Advocates.What the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is; politics around naming a species ‘endangered' or ‘recovered'.Why hunting seasons on animals begin immediately after they get delisted as endangered.The persistence of state-supported trophy hunting and the role of cultural values in this.Why some groups of humans hate wolves; anti-predator rhetoric informed by myths.Disjunctures between new conservation knowledge and wildlife management agency policy.Threats posed by the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in animals like deer and elk.How hard it is to contain CWD and the possibility of it being transferred to humans.Arguments for and against elk ‘feeding grounds', which stop one disease but spread CWD.Understanding the concept of ‘predator cleansing' and how it can keep herds healthier.The massive perceptive abilities wolves have to spot weaker animals in a herd.Key benefits of protecting grizzly bears: Protecting the large areas they live in too.The eating habits of grizzly bears and how these cultivate the land and regulate the ecosystem.Pressure the ranching industry put on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist grizzly bears from the ESA.Alternative techniques to hunting that reduce conflict between bears and cattle.The lack of correlation between defending livest

In this episode, Aaron and I talk about Grizzlies. We discuss a little bit about their conservation history and their population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. We also talk about the new grizzly bear hunt in Idaho and Wyoming. Remember to downlod the Anchor App and call into our station. We want to hear your opinions, questions and comments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenovicehunter/support