Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 10/12/2023 - Buckrail

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“’I think I consider beavers the keystone species,’ biologist Cody Pitz says, suggesting that beaver ponds have similar biodiversity to coral reefs and tropical rainforests. The ponds support trout populations, moose, sage grouse, ducks, swans and more.“

After fur trapping decimated the beaver population in the U.S., there’s good news for the beaver population in Jackson Hole.

Today’s Top Stories

E. coli outbreak linked to raw dairy, Slow Food in the Tetons issues statement

JACKSON, Wyo. — A small number of Teton County residents have fallen ill after consuming raw milk products ordered from Slow Food in the Tetons’ online marketplace in September. Four kids and […]

Free flu shot clinic for uninsured this Saturday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Free flu shots will be available for those without insurance on Saturday, Oct. 14, the Teton County Health Department has announced. The free vaccine clinic will be held at […]

Teton Pass closed to trailer traffic

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton Pass is closed to trailer traffic due to weather, as of 3:03 a.m., Oct. 12 Drivers should expect slush, slick spots and fog. The Tetons were pummeled by […]

Leave it to beaver: Keystone species restoration going well in Jackson Hole

JACKSON, Wyo. — After an extensive history of fur trapping that decimated the beaver population in the U.S., there’s good news for the keystone beaver population in Jackson Hole. The Wyoming Game […]

Northern South Park draft zoning regulations released

Teton County Press Release JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Planning and Building Services Department released the public draft of zoning regulations for the Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan implementation project, according […]

Winter clothing donation and community assistance opportunities, Oct. 14, 18

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole and Teton County Library are hosting events on Oct. 14 and Oct. 18 to help Jackson residents in need ahead of the winter season. Big […]

Parks and Rec mulls new ballfields at Stilson or BLM Parcel 26

JACKSON, Wyo. — Parks and Recreation Director Steve Ashworth is looking for a location for new softball fields before the current ones become a bus depot. Currently, there are two softball fields […]

Women veterans learn fly fishing, find tranquility with local nonprofit

JACKSON, Wyo. — Honoring Our Veterans (HOV) has wrapped up another summer full of healing workshops for wounded and disabled veterans, peaking with a week of fly fishing for a group of […]