Yellowstone News and Information

  Woman Is Killed in Montana Bear Attack

Camper Dies in Montana’s Second Fatal Bear Attack of 2021

 Dead Grizzly Bear Found Decapitated With Paws Cut Off in Yellowstone River

  VERY HIGH fire danger in Yellowstone National Park Fire restrictions effective immediately Fire Danger sign at Very High NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: July 1, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now VERY HIGH and Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect. Fire restrictions include: Backcountry and trails   Prohibited: Charcoal or wood fire campfires in the backcountry, including those in established fire rings. Prohibited: Smoking in the backcountry and on all trails, except immediately adjacent to the provided fire ring in designated campsites or within a 3-foot-diameter area barren of all flammable material (e.g. standing in water, on a boat). Permitted: Portable gas stoves and lanterns in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet. Frontcountry and developed areas   Permitted: Smoking only in: an enclosed vehicle a si

  News Release Fire Danger Has Increased to Very High 06.23.2021 News Release Date: June 23, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 Western WY– The fire danger rating has been elevated to very high for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Conditions in the Teton Interagency area are drying rapidly, and a fire may start easily, spread quickly and burn intensely. Everyone is asked to practice heightened fire safety at all times. As the Independence Day holiday approaches, visitors and local residents alike are reminded that fireworks are not permitted in Grand Teton National Park, on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, or within the National Elk Refuge. The use of fireworks is illegal in Teton County unless permitted through the special-event process through either the Town of Jackson or Teton County. These fireworks regulations play a critical role in fire pre

News Release HIGH fire danger in Yellowstone National Park Fire danger sign at High NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: June 21, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now HIGH. Currently, there are no active wildland fires in the park. Currently, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park. Campfires are only permitted within established fire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites. Campfires must always be attended and cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, repeat. The Greater Yellowstone area is a fire-adapted ecosystem . Fire plays an important role in maintaining the health of this area’s wildlife habitat and vegetation. Stay informed about  current fire activity  in Yellowstone. 

  News Release MODERATE fire danger in Yellowstone National Park Fire danger sign at moderate NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: June 14, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now moderate. Currently, there are no active wildland fires in the park. Currently, there are no fire restrictions  in place or planned in the park. Campfires are only permitted within established fire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites. Campfires must always be attended and be cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, repeat. The Greater Yellowstone area is a fire-adapted ecosystem . Fire plays an important role in maintaining the health of this area’s wildlife habitat and vegetation. Stay informed about current fire activity in Yellowstone.

  Yellowstone National Park to begin grizzly captures again

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  News Release Biologists set to begin 2021 grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park; Public reminded to heed warning signs Grizzly bear near Frying Pan Spring NPS/Jim Peaco News Release Date: May 27, 2021 BOZEMAN - As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to begin within Yellowstone National Park. Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will begin field captures on June 1 and continue through October 16. Capture operations can include a variety of activities, but all areas where work is being conducted will have primary access points marked with warning signs. It is critical that all members of the public heed th

  Yellowstone is Warming at Its Fastest Rate in 1,250 Years

  Playing Russian Roulette with Grizzly Matron 399 and the Bears of Yellowstone

  Yellowstone National Park is hotter than ever

  Parks could see busiest summer ever

  Forest Service puts timber project near West Yellowstone on hold

  Tolerance key to grizzly bear conservation, state says

  Wolf numbers about flat in Wyoming range

  Griz estimate adjusted, now 1,000-plus Yellowstone bears

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