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Yellowstone Association E-Newsletter November 2010
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Roosevelt Arch Webcam
A Message of Thanks
Monopoly: National Parks Edition
Spend a Day With a Naturalist
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Grizzly Numbers Hit New High in Yellowstone Region

At least 603 grizzly bears now roam the greater Yellowstone area of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, according to the latest count of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team that monitors them.

That's more than three times the population of 1975, when estimates were as low as 136 to 200, and grizzlies were added to the endangered species list, said Kerry Gunther of Yellowstone National Park's Bear Management Office. Included in the latest count is the park grizzly that had four cubs in spring; all four were still alive in late October.

While the population increase marks success for this endangered species, it comes with a parallel increase in the number of bear/human interactions. That's because the growing grizzly population is spreading out. It now covers more than 22,000 square miles, including terrain grizzlies haven't inhabited for a century that humans now do.

Wyoming has experienced a record 251 bear-human conflicts this year, from the mauling of hunters to garbage can destruction. Two men have been killed, one west of Cody, Wyoming, and another near Cooke City, Montana. The towns of Gardiner and West Yellowstone, Montana, and parts of the North and South Forks of the Shoshone River west of Cody are conflict "hot spots."

All of those incidents have occurred outside the park, but Yellowstone has lent its expertise to Gardiner and West Yellowstone when asked, Gunther said. In Gardiner, which is headquarters for the Yellowstone Association, more citizens are using bear-proof garbage cans and trash station fencing likely will be fortified.

For more information on the current status of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, click here...
Roosevelt Arch Webcam
Roosevelt Arch WebcamCheck out the latest way to stay connected to Yellowstone. Visit our Roosevelt Arch webcam for views of the orginal park entrance in Gardiner, Montana.
A Message of Thanks
Yellowstone Pronghorn"I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
As the 'season of giving' begins, we'd like to express a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated members and supporters for their ongoing commitment to the park we all cherish. Your generosity helps us to continue providing funding for critical educational programs and projects throughout Yellowstone such as state-of-the-art educational exhibits for the expansion of the Albright Visitor Education Center and a new accessibility guide for visitors with hearing, visual, and physical impairments. Thank you for your commitment to preservation through education and for helping to make a difference!
Monopoly: My National Parks Edition
National Park MonopolyThis holiday season, brush up on your national parks with friends and family. Using removable stickers, build your own route through different parks and monuments. Improve your property with tents and ranger stations instead of houses and hotels. Includes six pewter collectable tokens. Ages 8 to adult. Now through November 12, get 25% off the regular price of $37.95 (no further discounts apply).
Spend a Day with a Naturalist

Food for the MassesAre you planning a trip to Yellowstone this winter? If so, consider spending a day with an Institute naturalist. Our Private Tours will take you out wildlife watching, skiing, or snowshowing on the northern range. Whether you'll be here for a day or for two weeks, Private Tours are sure to enhance your visit. Days start at $495 per day for up to five people. Lodging for Private Tour participants is available at our Yellowstone Overlook Field Campus. Call 406-848-2400 and we'll be happy to help you plan your vacation.

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