COVID forces closure of visitor center
JACKSON (WNE) — Although the federally owned visitor center on North Cache Street has been closed because of Teton County’s high COVID-19 risk level, similar federal facilities in Grand Teton National Park are remaining open. The National Elk Refuge, which…
Fire danger raised to “High” for Bridger-Teton
————- Western WY, July 15, 2020– Teton Interagency fire managers announce the fire danger rating has been elevated to high for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge, and remaining portions of the Teton Interagency Dispatch…
Pro-hunting groups join Elk Refuge fight
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Three hunting advocacy groups have asked a federal court to join the legal dispute over what becomes of the National Elk Refuge’s feeding program. The Safari Club International…
Fire Danger Decreases to Moderate
*Teton Interagency Fire News Release Western Wyoming – September 12, 2019 – The fire danger rating for Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge, and Bridger-Teton National Forest lands has decreased to moderate following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. A…
Fire danger raised to “Very High” in Greys River, Big Piney and Kemmerer ranger districts
Western WY – August 21, 2019 – Teton Interagency fire managers and staff are busy responding to fire incidents locally, regionally and nationally. The Teton Interagency area, including Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and National Elk Refuge, has had…
Feds to start weaning elk from feeding at refuge
By Mike Koshmrl, Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Federal wildlife officials aiming to avert a lawsuit are pledging to implement a long-delayed plan to wean the National Elk Refuge’s namesake animals off of supplemental alfalfa ahead…
Officials work to determine next step with wasting disease
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The buck mule deer whose lymph nodes would ultimately test positive for chronic wasting disease went to the dump like any other roadkill. It took two weeks to…
Teton County Sheriff’s Office seeking information on missing man
The following is a news release from the Teton County Sheriff’s Office. WYOMING — On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, the Teton County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a possible missing person. The Wyoming Highway Patrol had been advised that a…
Elk refuge turns to digital signs to deter Bighorn sheep from licking cars
A decades old problem is getting a more modern take on prevention as managers of the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole have taken to digital signage to try and keep motorists moving. The problem? Bighorn sheep licking the vehicles…