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What a Coincidence!?
January 31, 2025 - On one of my past visits to NW Colorado to photograph the Sand Wash Basin wild horses/mustangs, I made the following gro...
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COY
May 27, 2024 - Time for some cute COY, aka. Cubs Of the Year.
The only grizzly sow in the Tetons who has COY so for is Felicia, up on...
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Sunset Bison
May 18, 2024 - I photographed this bison just before the sun dipped below the mountains, highlighting the silhouette and the brown-head...
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River Otters
April 25, 2024 - River otters are, of course, most at home in the water.
Their streamlined body and agility allows them to catch fish li...
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399 and Spirit are Awake!
April 22, 2024 - Last night, April 21, grizzly 399 and her yearling cub Spirit put in a very brief appearance in her usual area in Grand...
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Face-to-Face
April 11, 2024 - Up close and face to face with this scary-looking creature... a beaver swimming straight at the camera as I was laying a...
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Torpor
April 10, 2024 - Grizzlies have been getting up from their winter sleep and sightings are increasing in the Tetons and Yellowstone!
When...
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Bison in Winter
April 05, 2024 - Winter is a great time to visit Yellowstone National Park and experience the harsh environment.
The only road accessibl...
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Grizzly 399 and Spirit
March 28, 2024 - Just a few more weeks now before these two wake up...
Here are some of my favorite images of grizzly bear 399 and her c...
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Snow Geese Migration
March 20, 2024 - The spring migration is on for snow geese. As an estimated 50,000 of them spend winter in New Mexico's Bosque del Apache...
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Spring Elk Migration
March 19, 2024 - Elk on the move in the winter landscape of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole.
In a pristine snow-covered lands...
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Bison in Yellowstone National Park
March 09, 2024 - A young bull bison poses in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley.
I made this image at 500mm in order to keep a safe distance and...
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Wyoming Wildlife Photo Contest
February 28, 2024 - Wyoming Game & Fish' annual photo contest awarded my "Great Gray Owl" close-up an Honorable Mention.
The winning images...
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Rattlesnake
February 27, 2024 - It is that time of the year here in New Mexico when rattlesnakes will start to wake up from their winter sleep. Once tem...
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Bison Silhouette in Yellowstone
February 25, 2024 - Flashback to last fall when a herd of bison crossed a side channel of the Lamar river in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley....
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Happy Birthday Grizzly 399!
January 11, 2024 - Happy Birthday to grizzly 399 as she turns 28 years old in the den during her winter sleep!
Approaching the Snake R...
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Grizzly Portrait
January 09, 2024 - Portrait of grizzly 610 in Grand Teton National Park.
I made this image in late spring while the sow was feasting on cl...
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Your Favorite Images of 2023
December 31, 2023 - Here are your favorite images of 2023 as selected by engagements on my website, Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
It's b...
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Young Grizzly
December 28, 2023 - Now that the bears are all safe inside their winter dens, I continue editing the thousands of pictures I took this past...
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399 + Spirit
November 27, 2023 - Now that the bears are all safe inside their winter dens, it's time for me to look at the large amount of pictures taken...
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Velvet
November 15, 2023 - Close-up of one of the biggest bull moose in Jackson Hole, named Hoback by the locals.
Moose typically drop their antle...
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Gloomy Day Moose
November 09, 2023 - Once the mating season is over in October, the moose start to hang out in groups again.
I hiked out into the sagebrush...
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Fall Color Bull Moose
November 02, 2023 - With the moose rut finally over, the bulls have settled down.
During the rut, the bulls are almost constantly on the mo...
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Bighorn Ram
October 27, 2023 - It's been a while since I've seen the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in Jackson Hole.
During summer, these animals migrat...
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Uneven Matchup
October 18, 2023 - During the moose mating season, the big bulls typically get the girl.
That doesn't prevent the little (younger) guys fr...
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Grizzly Bear Update
October 07, 2023 - Who knew that; barely three weeks after my last update; I'd be writing another one already? It feels like the park has t...
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Grizzly Bear Update from the Tetons
September 19, 2023 - Now that the fall colors are starting to happen in Jackson Hole and both the moose and the elk are starting their mating...
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New 2024 Calendar Available!
September 14, 2023 - The new 2024 Wildlife Calendars are available!
This 13-month calendar, " Wildlife of the American West ", features some...
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Long Eared Owl
July 24, 2023 - While hiking in the backcountry a few days ago, I found four bull moose, hanging out together and hiding from the sun's...
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Bull Moose Silhouette
July 20, 2023 - A few days ago, I was fortunate to once again find one of the biggest bull moose in Grand Teton and Jackson Hole, known...
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Photographing Bison in Yellowstone
July 17, 2023 - PetaPixel published my new article " How to Photograph Bison in Yellowstone ": find it by clicking here.
The article in...
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Hoback
July 12, 2023 - On a hike a few days ago, I ran into one of the biggest bull moose in Grand Teton and Jackson Hole. This big bull is kno...
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New Destination:Wildlife Article
July 10, 2023 - Destination:Wildlife published my new article " Searching Out The World's Most Famous Grizzly Bears," about the celebrit...
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Bellowing Bison
July 07, 2023 - Even though most wildlife hides during the height (or is it heat) of summer, the largest mammal in the U.S. has chosen m...
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Bison in Grand Teton National Park
April 27, 2023 - This bison posed in a great spot in front of the snow Teton mountains in Grand Teton National Park.
I cannot believe ho...
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Bison Calf in Yellowstone
April 24, 2023 - Following up my post from a few days ago, here's a bison calf from the same herd that I photographed crossing a river in...
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Bison in Yellowstone
April 22, 2023 - When a bison herd in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar valley made their way towards a creek, I got setup with my big le...
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Moose and the Tetons
April 16, 2023 - As the sun had set behind the Tetons in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, I was on my way back from a hike looking fo...
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Grizzly Bear Cub of The Year
March 08, 2023 - It's only a matter of time now before grizzly sows wake up from hibernation with new cute cubs in tow...
Typically griz...
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World Wildlife Day
March 03, 2023 - Today is World Wildlife Day.
While we keep up the fight to protect nature and its wildlife, a staggering statistic tell...
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Wildlife Photography in a Busy World
February 06, 2023 - As a wildlife photographer, I'm always looking for the 'perfect' shot.
A shot with great lighting.
A good-looking anim...
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Print Giveaway!
January 29, 2023 - It's time for another print giveaway!
This time it's one of my bestselling prints: the adorable baby beaver. The glossy...
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Raven and Nictitating Membrane
January 21, 2023 - When you spend much time outdoors, certain 'common' animals tend to blend into the background. Few pictures are made of...
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Grizzly Bear Catches Salmon
January 11, 2023 - Up close and personal with a big grizzly bear catching a huge chum salmon for dinner.
This image was featured in the re...
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Wyoming Outdoor Council Photo Contest
January 10, 2023 - Excited to learn that two of my images won in the annual Wyoming Outdoor Council Photo Contest.
Here are the two winner...
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"Predators" Photo Contest
January 10, 2023 - I just received word that my images made it into the Top 5 of the " Predators " international photo contest.
Here are t...
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Fox in Snow
November 10, 2022 - Here is one of my favorite images from this past Spring in Grand Teton National Park.
I camped in the National Park's w...
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Finalist in the Comedy Wildlife Awards!
October 20, 2022 - Exciting news!
My "smiling moose" image is selected as a finalist in the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards!
I...
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Interview in Cowboy State Daily
July 08, 2022 - Wyoming's Cowboy State Daily interviewed me about my wildlife photography and recent international photography awards....
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Happy 4th of July!
July 04, 2022 - Happy 4th of July! 🐴🎉
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than to pay homage to the animal that helped foun...
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Fox Kit
June 05, 2022 - What's more fun than photographing a cute baby animal?
Fox kits are typically born in April, and stay in the den with m...
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Javelina: New Article Published!
May 19, 2022 - I'm excited that my latest article was published by Destination:Wildlife!
The article talks about my experiences photog...
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Happy Mother's Day!
May 08, 2022 - Happy Mother's Day!
Here's one of my favorite animal moms that I have been lucky enough to encounter. This black bear l...
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B&W Moose
March 26, 2022 - On another long day spent looking for wildlife in Wyoming, it seems that the best was saved for last.
Hours of nothing...
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Bosque Sunset
February 18, 2022 - Sunset at Bosque del Apache with the sandhill cranes.
Do you enjoy wildlife stories and pictures? Sign up below to...
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Happy Valentines Day
February 14, 2022 - Happy Valentines Day!
Here are some of my favorite intimate wildlife moments that I was fortunate enough to capture ove...
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Golden Aspen Bull
October 23, 2021 - When you set off on a hike into nature, you obviously never know if you're going to see a wild animal, let alone have an...
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FREE Print Giveaway
October 23, 2021 - Would you like a free 11x14 wildlife fine art print?
Choose any image for sale in my Etsy shop. The winner will be anno...
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Bighorn Sheep
October 13, 2021 - With temperatures dropping to the 10s tonight (-10 C) and snow for the past two days, it seems that fall is finally here...
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Is It Friday Yet?
August 30, 2021 - One of the most important lessons in wildlife photography is that there are rarely any do-overs!
Sometimes you arrive i...
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It's Almost That Time of the Year ...
August 20, 2021 - Back when I grew up in Belgium (Europe), I used to hate September 1 approaching.
You see, with the typical crappy weath...
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Grizzly Cub Fight
August 13, 2021 - This is one of my favorite images made this past spring in Wyoming's mountains: two newborn grizzly cubs fighting in the...
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Grizzly Close-Up
August 07, 2021 - Close-up of a grizzly bear in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
This beautiful bear is estimated to be five years ol...
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Editor's Choice
July 26, 2021 - Excited that my following image won "Editor's Choice" at Nikonians, the Worldwide Home for Nikon Photographers.
~ H...
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399's Yearling
July 12, 2021 - Sometimes a big lens and high megapixel camera body reveal details you never noticed while being out in nature.
I was l...
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A Bear named Felicia
July 01, 2021 - This is the story of 8-year old grizzly bear 863, better known to the millions of tourists who visit Jackson Hole and Gr...
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Wing Stretch
June 05, 2021 - When you sit as still as a Great Gray Owl, sometimes it's a good idea to stretch.
I found this elusive owl; aptly nickn...
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Elkshake
May 17, 2021 - Here's a picture made last fall: a bull elk crossed the Snake river in Grand Teton National Park during early evening ho...
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Moose Talk
April 16, 2021 - Do you want to learn how to take better wildlife pictures?
Here's my book to get you started
Moose Talk...
I found...
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New Article Published about America's Wild Horses!
April 09, 2021 - Do you like wild horses?
If you follow my work here on my blog or on social media (Facebook and Instagram), no doubt yo...
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Hot Summer Day
March 25, 2021 - Can you imagine that moose get too hot and start panting when the weather hits 70F?
A great place to look for them duri...
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Love Is In The Air
March 07, 2021 - Late September into October is the moose's annual mating season: the rut.
Bull moose will be almost constantly on the m...
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Fox Spotlight
February 20, 2021 - While hiking in Grand Teton National Park, I found this fox just before the sun set.
The fox was out hunting and paid n...
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Bull Moose Rut
January 16, 2021 - The moose rut can be a violent affair. Although during most of the winter season, bull moose hang out in - friendly - gr...
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Moose Bull Up-Close
January 08, 2021 - One of the benefits of carrying a big lens into the field is the ability to get 'close-ups' without being physically clo...
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2020: My Year in Review as Wildlife Photographer
December 30, 2020 - With the new year fast approaching, it's time for a look back on 2020.
This was the second year of my full-time venture...
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Happy Holidays!
December 24, 2020 - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Here are some of my favorite sunset shots made this year in Grand Teton National Pa...
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Fox at Sunset
November 20, 2020 - It was getting later and later in the day as I was driving around Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming this fall. I had...
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Holiday Sale on Fine Art Prints ~ Ends 12/10/2020
November 20, 2020 - Holiday Sale on Wildlife Fine Art Prints ~ Ends 12/10/2020
~ Order a 20x30 Fine Art Print and receive a FREE 8x10 or 8x...
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Moose Rut in the Tetons
September 28, 2020 - It is that time of year: the moose rut is in full swing in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
As I make my way throug...
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RV Life Magazine
September 15, 2020 - Honored that RV Life Magazine (1 million+ readers!) published an article and review about me and my new book!
Check it...
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Interview: Pro Wildlife Photographer
September 06, 2020 - Organization Destination:Wildlife published the second part of a recent interview they did with me: how I got my start a...
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Baby Animals
August 29, 2020 - With winter fast approaching; yes, the first freezing temperatures are here already in Yellowstone's northeast corner; a...
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Velvet Moose
July 29, 2020 - Whereas bighorn sheep, mountain goats and bison grown one set of horns in their lifetime, members of the deer family gro...
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399 and Cub
July 21, 2020 - If you want to see more pictures of 399 and her adorable cubs (and really, who doesn't??), the recent story I wrote abou...
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Interview
July 21, 2020 - What inspires a person to devote their life to nature and wildlife photography?
If you want to know more about me... ch...
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Fox Kits
July 14, 2020 - What's more fun than photographing a fox den?
Set in the forest near one of the large lakes, this den wasn't hard to sp...
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Baby Beaver
June 29, 2020 - As I was photographing the activity surrounding a beaver lodge in Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, I...
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Wildlife Trivia Competition - The Winners!
May 09, 2020 - Time to announce the correct answers of the Bear Trivia Game!
The game was surprisingly hard as only 15% of e-mails rec...
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Wildlife Trivia Competition - Bear Edition!
May 04, 2020 - With most of us sitting at home, what better time to play a trivia game and possibly win some cool prizes?
Time to play...
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Birding the Sea of Cortez: New Article Published!
March 26, 2020 - Excited that Destination: Wildlife published my latest article: birding around Mexico's Sea of Cortez!
Read the article...
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Wildlife Trivia WINNERS!
March 25, 2020 - The competition is over and my wife's innocent hand has drawn the lucky winners!
As a reminder, these were the trivia q...
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Wildlife Trivia Competition!
March 22, 2020 - With most of us sitting at home, what better time to play a trivia game and possibly win some cool prizes?
Here's the r...
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The Bear's Soul
March 14, 2020 - It is often said that the eyes are the window to the soul.
I wonder what this black bear's eyes are revealing.
Is he h...
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Salmon Stream
March 06, 2020 - Hiking in a rain forest in Alaska can get exciting - fast. I was out exploring along the edge of a stream in Alaska on a...
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Sunrise Pose
February 28, 2020 - Looking for wildlife usually involves getting up early to catch the sunrise, taking a break mid-day and then staying out...
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Portrait of a Moose
February 21, 2020 - I found this big bull moose surrounded by beautiful fall colors in Grand Teton National Park.
They are quite imposing c...
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Bald Eagle
February 07, 2020 - Annually, several creeks and rivers from Alaska to British Columbia fill with spawning salmon. The miracle of a salmon r...
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Strike a Pose
January 26, 2020 - Do you want to learn how to take better wildlife pictures?
Here's my book to get you started
I found this owl afte...
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Teton Bugle
January 23, 2020 - September and October signal the time for one of my favorite wildlife spectacles in the US: the elk rut!
The Greater Ye...
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