Buckrail Daily: Wolf death causes stir, Yellowstone opens two rivers for year-round fishing

Today’s news is brought to you by the Center for the Arts.

“Critters don’t have actual clocks, so they take their behavioral cues from nature. A darkening sky and lowering of temperatures brought on by an eclipse can cause wildlife to shift their behavior to nighttime routines.”

Next week’s solar eclipse might cause some confusion for local wildlife.

Today’s Top Stories

Yellowstone opens two rivers to year-round fishing access

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) announced Thursday that year-round fishing will be allowed in two of its rivers beginning this fall. Madison River and Garden River will allow anglers […]

Wolf reportedly tormented, killed in Sublette County

Editor’s Note: At the time of publishing, Wyoming Game and Fish Department had not responded to Buckrail‘s inquiries. However, the original article has been updated to include pertinent information provided from WGFD […]

A hot spot for avalanche deaths in Idaho reveals forecasting gaps

Without reliable information, snowmobilers are riding eastern Idaho’s enticing terrain — and dying. “A hot spot for avalanche deaths in Idaho reveals forecasting gaps” was originally published on March 28, 2024, on High Country […]

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS shares distracted driving message

JACKSON, Wyo. — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is observing the month with some reminders for keeping one’s eyes on the road. In a social media post, Fire/EMS […]

Wildlife behavior can change during a solar eclipse

JACKSON, Wyo. — How will the upcoming April 8 partial solar eclipse affect wildlife? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shared on its social media channel that wildlife is impacted by the […]

TCSAR short-hauls injured skier from No Name Peak

TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) shared on Wednesday that it was mobilized to assist an injured skier on No Name Peak, south of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, […]

TBCA reminds Teton Pass skiers of unstable spring snow

WILSON, Wyo. — Warmer weather is driving many people outdoors, but it’s creating some risks for backcountry users. The Teton Backcountry Alliance (TBCA) followed up on an observation shared on Bridger Teton […]

Grand Targhee answers Teton Valley’s need for airport transportation

ALYA, Wyo. — The Ghee’s blue buses will be helping travelers reach their adventure destinations with a newly launched airport shuttle. Grand Targhee Resort said the staff began discussing a solution for an […]