JACKSON, Wyo. — Winter is here and that means wintering wildlife.
We dove into our archives and created this collection of wintering wildlife over the years in Jackson Hole, photographed by Buckrail’s photographer Nick Sulzer.
According to BTNF, Designated winter closure areas are essential to the survival of wildlife. When people or their animals enter closed winter ranges, wildlife is forced to move to new locations. This retreat requires animals, such as deer, elk and moose, to use energy they cannot spare. This leads to a weakened condition, which can have a direct effect on the animals’ ability to fend off disease or predators. Most closures go into effect Dec. 1.
A wolf in Grand Teton National Park Dec. 5, 2021. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
A herd of elk cross a creek on Dec. 15, 2021. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
Two bison photographed on Jan. 22, 2022. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
A moose moves through the deep snow on Feb. 17, 2019. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
Two bull moose forage for food in front of the Tetons on Dec. 1, 2019. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
An eagle perched on Nov. 28, 2021. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
A herd of bison block the road on March 2, 2019. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
A red fox pictured here on March 17, 2020. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
A coyote spotted on March 23, 2020. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
A river otter catches a fish on Feb. 13, 2020. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
A herd of bighorn sheep near the Elk Refuge Road on Dec. 29, 2018. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail 
Three elk move through the deep snow on Feb. 7, 2019. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
