Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the newsletter. If you’re still with us, that means you’ve made it to the middle of yet another week.
With that said, let’s all take a minute to grab a coffee or whiskey and get this mid-week dispatch out the door.
Here's what's worth reading about this morning:
Bear catchin’ - Yellowstone kicks off annual grizzly bear capture operation 🪤
New rules - Idaho sets new parameters around CWD 🤢
Cautious optimism - Wyoming mulie numbers might be down, but there’s still monsters in them hills 🦌
Strike down - Delaware removes ridiculous requirement for 18 to 20-year-old hunters ✊
Rut closures - Rocky Mountain NP announces meadow closures 🛑
Hit and run - Watch as this old girl has no idea where she’s going 😵💫
GONE TRAPPIN’
YELLOWSTONE’S 2025 GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURE OPERATION KICKS OFF THIS WEEK
Every year, Yellowstone National Park serves as a critical hub for wildlife conservation, with the grizzly bear population at the heart of these efforts. Kicking off this week, the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, led by the U.S. Geological Survey in collaboration with the National Park Service, will conduct its annual grizzly bear capture and monitoring operations between now and October 15th. This routine yet essential program supports the recovery of grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act, ensuring the long-term health of this iconic species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
The primary goal of the annual grizzly bear monitoring operation is to collect data on the population, health, and movements of grizzly bears. By capturing and studying these animals, researchers gain insights into population dynamics, bear health, reproductive rates and habitat use across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
These efforts are critical for maintaining the grizzly bear’s recovery, especially during a time when calls for delisting continue to grow in popularity…
QUICK HITS // FROM AROUND THE WEB
Wisconsin’s 2025 Bear Hunting Season Opens Today: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. Read the full story.
Idaho Fish and Game's new deer rules target chronic wasting disease: New regulations have been announced by Idaho Fish and Game for deer hunters in North Idaho this season. These changes come in response to the discovery of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the area last year. Read the full story.
Dove hunting season starts this week in Kansas: Labor Day marked opening day for the 2025 dove hunting season in the state of Kansas. This year's season will run from now until November 29, with designated shooting hours between 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. Read the full story.
Wyoming Mule Deer Numbers Down, But There Are Monster Bucks For Hunters: The winter of 2022-2023 took such a ghastly toll on some of Wyoming’s premier mule deer herds that some hunters opted out during the following hunting season. Now, they’re expressing cautious optimism for fall 2025. Read the full story.
There’s monsters in them hills
Louisiana expands deer disease control zone after sick deer found: Louisiana wildlife officials are expanding the area where special rules apply to help stop the spread of a deadly deer disease called Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This comes after a sick deer was found in Catahoula Parish. Read the full story.
Delaware court strikes down hunting supervision rule for ages 18 to 20: A Delaware Superior Court ruling has struck down a state requirement that hunters between the ages of 18 and 20 be directly supervised by someone 21 or older. Read the full story.
Rocky Mountain National Park announces annual meadow closures for elk rut season: Rangers are asking visitors to keep their distance as the elk mating season begins at Rocky Mountain National Park. The fall mating season, also known as the elk rut season, is typically in September and October. During that time, RMNP closes its meadow areas for part of the day so the elks can be left alone. Read the full story.
VIDEO // SOME THINGS JUST HAVE TO BE SEEN
🫎 “I’d like to report a hit and run incident.” Watch as this cow seems to be unable to avoid making contact with a large pickup truck.
We’re asking the public to contact authorities with any information about the guilty party...
HUMPDAY MEME // IS IT TOO MUCH TO ASK?
WANDERINGS // A SFW GLIMPSE OF OUR BROWSER HISTORY
Perhaps it was my previous geographical location, but prior to living down here in sunny Florida, I didn’t know many Philly fans or (former) residents. For the most part, they’re great people and they love their damn Eagles. But what they might not tell you though, is that Philly is a closet squash stronghold and has been for like 125 years. I don’t watch a ton of TV, but I agree that Ross from Friends, Nellie from Little House on the Prairie and Will Ferrell’s character on The Office all belong on this list of the most hated characters in TV history. Heard of the tinned fish trend? Ya, me either. And finally something I think we can all agree on: The best things you can teach your children are in the wild.
EYE CANDY // PICTURES > WORDS
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