PINEDALE, Wyo. — An annual mid-winter eagle count by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office documented 51 eagles, including bald eagles and golden eagles. The same survey from the BLM Kemmerer Field Office yielded 17 eagles.
The study, which has taken place across the U.S. every January since 1979, utilizes volunteers and BLM staff to observe eagle populations. In the Pinedale region, observers documented 31 bald eagles and 20 golden eagles. Results in 2025 were similar, with 42 bald eagles and 12 golden eagles. In the Kemmerer area, volunteers witnessed 13 bald eagles, two golden eagles and two unidentified eagles.
According to a statement from the BLM Pinedale Office, survey conditions were windy and presented challenging conditions. A total of 23 volunteers participated in that count, including 22 members of the public and one volunteer from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
“These surveys provide valuable information about eagle populations and habitat use both regionally and nationwide,” BLM Wildlife Biologist Theresa Guldbrandson said via press release. “By collecting consistent data year after year, we contribute to a broader understanding of eagle population trends and support long-term management efforts.”
