In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures founder Taylor Phillips shared expert insights on wildlife in the Rocky Mountain west.
Park goers are bound to view some amazing animals during their trips, though it’s always smart to know what to expect before encountering native species.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures founder andwildlife expert Taylor Phillips shared an array of helpful information and smart advisories for visitors looking to check out wildlife in the west.
The carnivorous species can pose a threat to humans if spooked, so hikers should make noise by whistling or singing a tune when the path ahead is unclear, Phillips said."So, you’re coming through some thick vegetation, and you startle or scare that bear — then that bear would want to defend [itself]," he said.
In Wyoming, the black bear is a hunting species protected by the state, while brown bears like grizzlies are federally managed and endangered, with only an estimated 600 to 800 bears left, Phillips indicated.Moose, the largest member of the deer family, are known for their massive size and unpredictable nature.
Moose are managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish department as a hunting species; permits are required for hunters to harvest.Phillips recommended visitors who wish to see elk make a visit in late September, early October, during their"amazing and interesting" breeding season. Phillips said there’s"no better place" to enjoy the social nature of wolves than in the Yellowstone ecosystem, since they were reintroduced in the mid '90s.
While Grand Teton and Jackson Hole hold another few hundred bison, visitors can be prepared to check out North America’s largest land mammal — with the biggest male bison weighing up to 2,000 pounds, according to Phillips.
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