Yellowstone News and Information

  NEWS RELEASE Woman gored by bison June 1 in Yellowstone National Park Always stay more than 25 yards from bison and move away from wildlife if they approach you Bull bison NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  June 3, 2024 Contact:   Linda Veress , (307) 344-2015 Incident details On June 1, a bison gored an  83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. The bison, defending its space, came within a few feet of the woman and lifted her about a foot off the ground with its horns. The woman sustained serious injuries. Park emergency responders transported her to the Lake Medical Clinic where she was flown by helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The incident remains under investigation and there is no additional information to share at this time, including the woman’s condition. Visitors: It’s your responsibility to respect safety regulations and view wildlife from a safe distance. Move away from w...

  NEWS RELEASE Man approached bison too closely in Yellowstone National Park and was injured Visitors: Protect wildlife and respect safety regulations Bison and danger sign NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  April 29, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 Incident details A 40-year-old male, Clarence Yoder, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, approached a bison too closely (within 25 yards) on the afternoon of April 21, 2024, and was injured by the bison. The incident occurred on the West Entrance Road near the Seven Mile Bridge, located 7 miles east of the park’s West Entrance. Rangers responded to the area after receiving a report of an individual who harassed a herd of bison and kicked a bison in the leg. They located the suspect's vehicle near the West Entrance and stopped it in the town of West Yellowstone, Montana. Yoder was arrested and charged with 1) being under the influence of alcohol to a degree that may endanger oneself, 2) disorderly conduct as to create ...

  NEWS RELEASE Woman gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park Always stay more than 25 yards (23 m) away from bison          Bison and danger sign                                                                                                                                                NPS / Jacob W. Frank   A 47-year-old female from Phoenix, Arizona, was gored by a bison near the Lake Lodge Cabins on the north shore of Lake Yellowstone the morning of July 17. The female was walking with another individual in a field in front of the Lake Lodge when they saw two bison. Upon seeing them, the vis...

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  Rangers seeking information on individuals harassing bison calf Visitors reminded to respect wildlife by keeping a safe distance MOOSE, WY  — Summer is a great time to see wildlife in Grand Teton National Park among wildflowers, sagebrush flats, and meandering creeks. It’s important to view wildlife safely, responsibly and ethically. Treat all wildlife with caution and respect as they are wild, unpredictable and can be dangerous. The safety of visitors and wildlife depends on everyone playing a critical role in being a steward for wildlife by giving them the space they need to thrive – their lives depend on it. On Sunday, June 4, at approximately 1 p.m., two individuals were seen approaching and touching a bison calf at the southern end of Elk Ranch Flats in Grand Teton National Park. The incident is currently under investigation and the park is asking for any information. If you were in the Elk Ranch Flats area on the afternoon of June 4, and have information that  cou...

  Yellowstone National Park calls on visitors to protect wildlife and respect safety regulations       Bison in Lamar Valley        NPS / Jacob W. Frank MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone provides millions of visitors one of the greatest wildlife viewing displays in North America. In recent days, some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife. The park calls on visitors to protect wildlife by understanding how their actions can negatively impact wildlife. Approaching wild animals can drastically affect their well-being and, in some cases, their survival. When an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, on a road, or in a developed area, leave it alone and give it space. Park regulations require that you stay at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all wildlife (including bison, elk and deer) and at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves. Disregarding thes...

  UPDATE: Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park News release from the U.S. Department of Justice District of Wyoming Clifford Walters approached a newborn bison calf in Lamar Valley near the confluence of the Lamar River and Soda Butte Creek. Photo courtesy / Hellen Jack News Release Date:  May 31, 2023 Contact:   Lori Hogan , (307) 772-2124 Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park News release from the U.S. Department of Justice District of Wyoming Clifford Walters of Hawaii pleaded guilty to one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife on May 31, 2023 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick. Walters was charged a $500 fine, a $500 Community Service payment to Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Protection Fund, a $30 special assessment, and a $10 processing fee. According to the violation notice, on May 20, 20...

  Yellowstone National Park law enforcement officers investigate incident of a man intentionally disturbing a bison calf; incident results in death of calf Visitors: Respect wildlife by giving them room to roam An unidentified white male in his 40-50's, wearing a blue shirt and black pants, approached a newborn bison calf in Lamar Valley near the confluence of the Lamar River and Soda Butte Creek. Photo courtesy / Hellen Jack MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park law enforcement officers are asking the public for information about an incident that occurred on the evening of May 20, 2023, between an unidentified man and a newborn bison calf in the park’s northeast corner. The unfortunate incident where the man intentionally disturbed the calf resulted in the death of the calf. An unidentified white male in his 40-50's, wearing a blue shirt and black pants, approached a newborn bison calf in Lamar Valley near the confluence of the Lamar River and Soda Butte Creek. T...

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  Second visitor in three days gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park          A bison grazing along Pelican Creek (this photo is not of the specific incident detailed below).         NPS / Jacob W. Frank Incident details A 71-year-old woman from West Chester, Pennsylvania, was gored by a bull bison near Storm Point at Yellowstone Lake on Wednesday, June 29.  The woman and her daughter inadvertently approached the bison as they were returning to their vehicle at the trailhead, causing the bull bison to charge. The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries after the encounter and was transported by ambulance to West Park Hospital in Cody, Wyoming. This incident remains under investigation, and there is no additional information to share.   This is the  third  reported bison and visitor incident in 2022. On  May 30 , a woman approached a bison near a boardwalk at Black Sand Basin, and a man appro...

Video shows bison attacking family at Yellowstone National Park

  NEWS RELEASE Man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park Always stay more than 25 yards (23 m) away from bison       Bison and visitors using the boardwalk at Fountain Paintpots (this photo is not representative of the specific incident                      described below).         NPS / Jim Peaco A 34-year-old male from Colorado Springs, Colorado, was gored by a bull bison near Giant Geyser at Old Faithful on June 27. The male was walking with his family on a boardwalk when a bull bison charged the group. Family members did not leave the area, and the bull bison continued to charge and gored the male. The male sustained an injury to his arm and was transported by ambulance to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. This incident remains under investigation, and there is no additional information to share. Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park are wild and can be dangerous ...

  NEWS RELEASE Woman gored after approaching bison in Yellowstone; Always stay more than 25 yards away from bison        Black Sand Basin                      NPS / Jacob W. Frank   A 25-year-old female from Grove City, Ohio, approached a bison to within 10 feet on the morning of May 30, 2022. Two other individuals were also within 25 yards of the same bison. Park regulations require visitors to remain more than 25 yards (23 m) away from bison.   As the bison walked near a boardwalk at Black Sand Basin (just north of Old Faithful), the female, on the boardwalk, approached it. Consequently, the bison gored the woman and tossed her 10 feet into the air. The woman sustained a puncture wound and other injuries. Park emergency medical providers responded to the incident immediately and transported her via ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The incident remains under investigation, and t...