Our weather patterns are greatly affected by the jet stream and the mountains here in Jackson Hole. December started cold and snowy this year, and as the month progressed a few storms missed Jackson and went south to Colorado. Our local ski resorts need fresh snow to accommodate all the visitors coming to celebrate the holiday season here. Fortunately, the … [Read more...] about December Nature News: Hunting, Wildlife Management, and Wyoming Winter Fun!
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November Nature News: Wintering Wildlife, Chronic Wasting Disease, and Winter Closures
November brings more weather changes to Jackson Hole as the days continue to shorten and the landscape becomes more wintry. By Halloween, local residents expect snow know is time to dig out the warm layers, hats, and gloves to prepare for fun outdoor opportunities. The November wind carries a sharpness and we physically identify with the harsh beginning … [Read more...] about November Nature News: Wintering Wildlife, Chronic Wasting Disease, and Winter Closures
October Nature News: Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Abound as Daylight Diminishes
As the days shorten, wildlife is actively preparing for the shift to winter. Throughout this season of transition, visit mixed habitats to find wildlife foraging along their winter migration paths. Moose, Deer, and Elk all rely on plants, so you'll find them gobbling up what they can in order to gain weight and survive the lean food supply months of … [Read more...] about October Nature News: Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Abound as Daylight Diminishes
September Nature News: Fall Brings Warm Hues, Wildfires, and Elk Bugles to Jackson Hole
It’s September and seasonal transition begins here in the Rocky Mountains. Fall brings shorter days with soft light, frosty mornings, the eerie sounds of the Elk Bugle, and yellow hues dancing on the hillsides. We'll see fewer visitors and more wildlife activity as Autumn descends on Jackson Hole. Wildfire Season It’s weird to transition to Fall without cold … [Read more...] about September Nature News: Fall Brings Warm Hues, Wildfires, and Elk Bugles to Jackson Hole
August Nature News: Smoky skies, the controversial Grizzly hunt, and berry season in Jackson Hole
Heat and haze dominate the start of August. Temperatures this month were hot, rain was minimal and the lack of moisture has left a crispy landscape. Fire danger changed to extreme. Winds brought smoke and haze from northern California making the month predominately smoky. As I have mentioned before, fire is extremely important in the Greater Yellowstone … [Read more...] about August Nature News: Smoky skies, the controversial Grizzly hunt, and berry season in Jackson Hole
