Wildlife Whereabouts

Shorter days and cooler nights mean Grand Teton’s wildlife are preparing for the long winter ahead. Many of the animals have already begun their migrations to warmer climates, while others are settling into their winter dens in the Tetons. Moose […]

Elk in Grand Teton are in the rut (peak of mating season) during the month of September. Autumn is a time of change for wildlife in Teton Park. Many ungulates (hoofed animals) are mating, birds are abandoning territories and embarking

August is a busy month for wildlife in the park as bears are intensively foraging, elk are preparing for the rut, and eagles have recently fledged. A black bear in Grand Teton enjoying berries. Photo: Josh Metten, Jackson Hole EcoTour

Long days and warm temperatures mark summer’s arrival in Grand Teton National Park. As daily high temperatures rise with the season, mid-day animal activity will be reduced considerably. Be sure to get out early in the morning or later in

The onset of spring and increase in nutritious vegetation supports new life as animals return to the park to forage and reproduce. Birds are nesting, trout are spawning, and mammals are caring for their offspring after a long winter. Much

Elk migrate north near the town of Kelly in Grand Teton National Park. Photo: Josh Metten. • Northern migration of elk from the National Elk Refuge into Grand Teton has begun. Elk typically move up in the Snake River corridor

Male grizzly bears have begun to emerge from their winter dens in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This is a challenging time of year for wildlife as winter fat reserves have been depleted and new season plant growth is in its

Most of Grand Teton’s animals have been forced to lower elevations by deep snow in the mountains. February has been a snowy one for wildlife. The Snake River Headwaters is recording snow water equivalents at 102%. Thus, as we enter

Most of Grand Teton’s elk have migrated south to the National Elk Refuge where they will remain until spring. Cold temperatures and snowfall have Grand Teton’s wildlife utilizing all of their incredible adaptations to navigate and survive the harsh winter

Most of Grand Teton’s elk have migrated south to the National Elk Refuge for winter. Photo: Josh Metten/Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures. Winter officially begins December 21st, but snow and cold temperatures have been lingering in the Tetons since October. Most

Moose in Grand Teton are currently seeking out bitter brush for calories as vegetation wanes with cooling weather. Shorter days and cooler nights mean Grand Teton’s wildlife are preparing for the long winter ahead. • Moose have started concentrating in

Look and listen for bugling bulls courting cows in sagebrush meadows and near conifer forests. Photo: Josh Metten, Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures. September is a time of change for wildlife in Teton Park. Many ungulates (hoofed animals) are mating, birds