wildlife Archives - Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Conserving Karns Meadow

Posted March 23, 2023 369 0 0

Read Our Official Comment Letter Brief history: Karns Meadow is a 41-acre parcel of largely undeveloped land containing Flat Creek in the middle of the Town of Jackson. The Karns family sold the property to the Town of Jackson in eight...

First Grizzly Bear of 2023 Spotted in Yellowstone

Posted March 23, 2023 305 0 0

Grizzlies are awake, and we need to be too! On March 7th, the first grizzly of 2023 was spotted in Yellowstone National Park. As the grizzlies emerge from hibernation over the next weeks we need to keep in mind our wild neighbors and new Town...

Build A Coalition

Posted March 8, 2023 289 0 0

Creating A Vehicle To Monitor Highway 22 Changes Thanks again to the people who participated in the ‘launch’ of the Jackson Hole Transportation Study – Considering Wyoming Highway 22 Futures. The study – and the recommendations and the...

Last Chance To Weigh In On Development At Karns Meadow

Posted March 8, 2023 342 0 1

Teton County and Jackson Parks and Recreation will host two community open houses at the Teton County Library in the Ordway Auditorium Thursday, March 9th, 5-7 PM & Friday, March 10th, 1-3 PM. These forums aim to collect public comments on...

US Fish and Wildlife Service Begins Status Review of Grizzly Bears

Posted February 13, 2023 1867 0 0

Greater Yellowstone Grizzly delisting recommendation to come from US Fish and Wildlife Service in one year. Last Friday, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced the commencement of a one-year status review of the health and viability...

The Fate of Karns Meadow

Posted January 26, 2023 971 0 1

Just because we can doesn’t mean we should… Article Updated 3/9/23 11:05AM Key links: Make Public Comment Online or attend the Public Forums at the Library Brief history: Karns Meadow is a 41-acre parcel of largely undeveloped land...

Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) Elk Depend On Private Property

Posted January 11, 2023 401 0 0

Migrating elk need to cross human boundaries and so will conservation efforts to maintain this iconic species. Written by Kevin Krasnow, Ph.D. A recent study looked to see how much this region’s elk depend on private land. Gigliotti et al...

Unique Wildlife Viewing Opportunity at The National Elk Refuge

Posted December 1, 2022 428 0 0

Our early, heavy snow has provided Jackson residents with a unique wildlife viewing opportunity. The heavy snow has brought thousands of elk into the refuge earlier than usual, while the presence of select hunting permits within the Refuge create...

Wildlife Spotlight: Buffalo Treaty Reflects Importance of Keystone Species

Posted August 11, 2022 448 0 0

Learn more about “The Buffalo: A Treaty of Cooperation, Renewal and Restoration” The buffalo, also known as the American bison (Bison bison), is a keystone species in the ecological sense, and it is also central to Indigenous cultures, economies...

Town of Jackson to discuss amending wildlife feeding section of Municipal Code on Monday

Posted August 11, 2022 486 0 0

Proposed changes to the Town of Jackson Municipal Code related to wildlife feeding and bear-resistant trash cans will be reviewed at Monday’s Town Council Regular Meeting. Help protect wildlife and people and let your Town Councilors know you...

Wildlife wins big with update to Wildlife Feeding Regulations

Posted April 23, 2022 953 0 0

The updated Wildlife Feeding Land Development Regulation was passed unanimously last week by the Teton County Commissioners, helping protect wildlife and people in the valley. After years of being an Alliance policy goal, we are thrilled to...

Planning Commission postpones decision on Wildlife Feeding Regulations update once more

Posted January 14, 2022 656 0 0

Planning Commission delays approving regulation draft to send to County Commissioners for a second time, refines language and outlines details of enforcement and implementation instead. The Planning Commission first met on December 13 to discuss...