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Park rangers are looking for 2 people accused of harassing a bison calf at Grand Teton National Park
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Updated: 3:46 PM CDT Jun 10, 2023
Rangers at Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park are seeking information on two people who are accused of harassing a bison calf last weekend, the National Park Service says.The two people “were seen approaching and touching a bison calf at the southern end of Elk Ranch Flats in Grand Teton National Park” on Sunday, according to a news release from the park service.Park authorities emphasized the importance of viewing wildlife safely, responsibly and ethically to ensure the safety of both visitors and wildlife.“Often these interactions result in euthanizing the animal. Approaching wildlife can drastically affect their well-being and survival,” officials said. Fortunately, in this instance, the bison calf was successfully reunited with its herd.The incident is under investigation. Park officials released an image of the two unidentified individuals seen standing near the bison calf and are asking anyone with information to contact the park tip line at 307-739-3367.“Treat all wildlife with caution and respect as they are wild, unpredictable and can be dangerous,” the release said. “The safety of visitors and wildlife depends on everyone playing a critical role in being a steward for wildlife by giving them the space they need to thrive – their lives depend on it.”This is not an isolated incident: Last month, officials at Yellowstone National Park said they were forced to euthanize a newborn bison calf after an encounter between a park visitor and wildlife.In that incident, a man pleaded guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in the park and was fined $500 plus a $500 community service payment to Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Protection Fund, as well as other fees.Earlier this month, Yellowstone National Park also issued a plea asking visitors to drive carefully and follow safety regulations after several reports of fatal collisions between vehicles and wildlife.Interference by people can cause wildlife to reject their offspring, officials said in a news release. In this case, fortunately, the calf was successfully reunited with its herd, but often these interactions result in euthanizing the animal. Approaching wildlife can drastically affect their well-being and survival. The safety of wildlife and visitors, depends on everyone following these simple rules:Be alert for wildlife and keep a safe distance. Always maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from bears and wolves, and 25 yards from other wildlife. Use binoculars, a spotting scope, or a telephoto lens for a good view. Never position yourself between a female and offspring—mothers are very protective. Let wildlife thrive undisturbed. If your actions cause an animal to change their behavior, you are too close. The National Park Service has provided 7 tips on how to watch wildlife safely.Do not tease, touch, frighten or intentionally disturb wildlife.Roadside viewing is popular, but please keep the road clear. Use pullouts or pull completely off the roadway with all four wheels to the right of the white line.It is illegal to feed any wildlife—birds, ground squirrels, bears, foxes, etc. Wildlife will depend on people for food, resulting in poor nutrition and aggressive behavior. If fed, any animal may become unhealthy, bite you, expose you to rabies, or need to be killed.To protect wildlife and visitors, the park may close key habitat areas to all travel. Some areas are temporarily closed and others have seasonal closures. For the latest closures, check go.nps.gov/tetonclosures.
MOOSE, Wyo. — Rangers at Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park are seeking information on two people who are accused of last weekend, the National Park Service says.
The two people “were seen approaching and touching a bison calf at the southern end of Elk Ranch Flats in Grand Teton National Park” on Sunday, according to a news release from the park service.
Park authorities emphasized the importance of viewing wildlife safely, responsibly and ethically to ensure the safety of both visitors and wildlife.
“Often these interactions result in euthanizing the animal. Approaching wildlife can drastically affect their well-being and survival,” officials said. Fortunately, in this instance, the bison calf was successfully reunited with its herd.
The incident is under investigation. Park officials released an image of the two unidentified individuals seen standing near the bison calf and are asking anyone with information to contact the park tip line at 307-739-3367.
“Treat all wildlife with caution and respect as they are wild, unpredictable and can be dangerous,” the release said. “The safety of visitors and wildlife depends on everyone playing a critical role in being a steward for wildlife by giving them the space they need to thrive – their lives depend on it.”
This is not an isolated incident: Last month, officials at Yellowstone National Park said they were forced to euthanize a newborn bison calf after an encounter between a park visitor and wildlife.
In that incident, to intentionally disturbing wildlife in the park and was fined $500 plus a $500 community service payment to Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Protection Fund, as well as other fees.
Earlier this month, Yellowstone National Park also asking visitors to drive carefully and follow safety regulations after several reports of fatal collisions between vehicles and wildlife.
Interference by people can cause wildlife to reject their offspring, officials said in a news release. In this case, fortunately, the calf was successfully reunited with its herd, but often these interactions result in euthanizing the animal. Approaching wildlife can drastically affect their well-being and survival. The safety of wildlife and visitors, depends on everyone following these simple rules:
- Be alert for wildlife and keep a safe distance. Always maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from bears and wolves, and 25 yards from other wildlife. Use binoculars, a spotting scope, or a telephoto lens for a good view. Never position yourself between a female and offspring—mothers are very protective. Let wildlife thrive undisturbed. If your actions cause an animal to change their behavior, you are too close. The National Park Service has provided .
- Do not tease, touch, frighten or intentionally disturb wildlife.
- Roadside viewing is popular, but please keep the road clear. Use pullouts or pull completely off the roadway with all four wheels to the right of the white line.
- It is illegal to feed any wildlife—birds, ground squirrels, bears, foxes, etc. Wildlife will depend on people for food, resulting in poor nutrition and aggressive behavior. If fed, any animal may become unhealthy, bite you, expose you to rabies, or need to be killed.
- To protect wildlife and visitors, the park may close key habitat areas to all travel. Some areas are temporarily closed and others have seasonal closures. For the latest closures, check .
