Black Bear That Attacked Couple On Blue Ridge Parkway Was Unrelenting
A black bear that attacked a couple and their dog on the Blue Ridge Parkway was unrelenting in its efforts to get them, parkway officials said Friday.
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UPDATE | Couple Attacked By Black Bear Along Blue Ridge Parkway
A black bear, possible aggravated by a barking dog that was off lease, inflicted injuries on a couple that was enjoying a picnic near the Folk Art Center along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Three Yellowstone Wolves Killed During Montana's Hunting Season
Three wolves that ranged north out of Yellowstone National Park were killed during the first week of Montana's wolf hunting season, according to park staff.
Hit-And-Run Driver Leads To Black Bear Death At Glacier National Park
A black bear injured by a hit-and-run motorist had to be put down at Glacier National Park in Montana due to its injuries.
Three Men Charged With Getting Too Close To Bears At Katmai National Park
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but for three men who wanted a closer photo of bears feeding on salmon in the Brooks River of Katmai National Park and Preserve the images could cost each a $5,000 fine and six months in prison.
Tune In To Watch California Condor Release Live
There's no need to leave home to watch the release Saturday of California condors at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. You can simply tune in to a live virtual event of the big birds' flight to freedom.
- September 24th, 2021
Fat Bear Week Is Almost Here!
Fat Bear Week 2021 is nearly here, and organizers of the annual fall salmon feast need your help to crown the fattest bear of Brooks River! This annual competition, starting September 29, celebrates the big bruins of Katmai National Park and Preserve as they fatten up ahead of winter.
- September 23rd, 2021
Moose Reduction Program At Gros Morne National Park Entering Second Decade
Though there has been success with annual hunts aimed at reducing the moose population in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, there's still a need to trim the population by 200-300 animals. Work towards that goal has resumed in the national park, with the annual hunt having kicked off on September 18 and scheduled to run through January 23.
Culling Of Mountain Goats To Resume At Grand Teton National Park
Volunteers were to head into the high country of Grand Teton National Park on Wednesday to resume a culling operation to reduce the numbers of non-native mountain goats in the park.
Op-Ed | National Park Service Capitulated To Point Reyes Ranchers
The final Record of Decision (ROD) on livestock operations management at Point Reyes National Seashore was released this week. Unfortunately, and as feared, it not only maintains the ongoing degradation of this national park unit by privately owned domestic livestock, but it expands the opportunities for a handful of ranchers to do even more damage to the public’s landscape with additional lands opened for grazing, as well as the planting of row crops.
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