Buckrail Daily: Second biggest year for Yellowstone, Elk Refuge update, WYDOT plans on overnight bridge fix

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“Most snow accumulation in 2024 came late, and as a result the density of the snow pack has been relatively low. Elk have had little trouble accessing forage on the Refuge, and that is one of the main reasons why feeding has not been necessary.”

The National Elk Refuge has seen fewer elk this winter, but enough food and elbow room keeps the herd healthier.

Today’s Top Stories

WYDOT to remove Snake River Bridge concrete barriers Thursday night

WILSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has announced that contract crews from Ames Construction will be removing the concrete barriers on the Snake River Bridge beginning at 7:30 p.m. on […]

Last State of the Snowpack of the season Weds. night

JACKSON, Wyo. — Curious about snow and avalanche conditions with the arrival of fresh powder? The final State of the Snowpack event for this winter will be held at Headwall Sports on […]

Nat. Elk Refuge reports lower herd numbers and no need to feed

JACKSON, Wyo. — This winter, the National Elk Refuge (NER) has had less elk visitation to date compared to last year at this time, but the herds have access to available forage […]

Yellowstone reports second busiest year on record

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) announced Tuesday that it saw 4,501,382 recreation visits in 2023, making it the park’s second busiest year in its visitation records (which began in […]

SNAPPED: elk herds move in unison beneath the Tetons

JACKSON, Wyo. — Over the weekend, Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer captured herds of bull elk enjoying each other’s company while moving across the landscape along the foothills of the majestic Tetons. It […]

Museum of Wildlife Art to host free Indigenous art, music event Sunday

JACKSON, Wyo. — On March 3, The National Museum of Wildlife Art’s (NMWA) First Sunday, ‘Native Line + Rhythm,’ will feature Haida artist Bruce Cook, the Wind River Drummers and special guests. […]

Candlelight vigil for nonbinary Oklahoma teen set for Tues.

JACKSON, Wyo. — A candlelight vigil in honor of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teenager in Oklahoma who died after an altercation with other students in a bathroom, will be held on Town […]

GTNP sees 22% visitation bump in 2023, slight shift in peak season

MOOSE, Wyo. — Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) announced Tuesday that it had 3.4 million recreation visits in 2023, an increase of 22% from 2022 visitation. Data also suggests that peak visitation […]