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Caravan into the Sunlight Basin area northwest of Cody to learn about the ecological and economic benefits of wolves\, and participate in a discussion on the area’s elk herds. Learn about research occurring in the area to identify population shifts in the areas elk herds as well as objective perspectives from the Wyoming Game &\; Fish Department\, researchers and other stakeholders on these issues. Be sure to bring water\, lunch and hiking gear. For more information and to RSVP\, contact Chris Colligan at 307 734-0633 or signup below.
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Come meet one of America’s most accomplished conservationists and entrepreneurs in one of Greater Yellowstone’s most beautiful settings. Ted Turner\, a Greater Yellowstone Coalition board member\, invites you to join him and fellow GYC members for an afternoon and evening at his picturesque 113\,593-acre Flying D Ranch.
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SUMMARY:Hike the Snowcrest Mountains
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The Snowcrest Mountains have been recommended as wilderness in the new Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest plan. Join us as we hike the Divide Creek trail\, which begins at the upper end of the Ruby River on the east side of the Snowcrests. This will be an 8-10 mile round-trip hike exploring the scenic alpine mountains and rolling grasslands that characterize this remote range. Learn about current efforts to protect the Snowcrests. For more information\, or to register\, contact Barb Cestero at 406-586-1593 or use the signup below.
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Join us to help the Sun Ranch crew experiment with techniques to
coexist with wolves on a working landscape. Activities will range from
deploying and maintaining fladry – a management tool consisting of an
electrified wire with strips of brightly colored flagging – to
collecting data on wolf activity on the ranch and providing increased
human presence around the ranch. Come for one day or all three as the
ranch crew tests different ways to reduce wolf-livestock conflicts.
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SUMMARY:Palisades Creek Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Difficulty\: Moderate
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Come join us for our annual GYC summer hike! When the temperature climbs in Cody there is no better escape than the high lakes of the Beartooth Plateau. Don’t forget to pack weather-appropriate clothing\, sturdy hiking shoes\, water\, and a lunch. If you’re into fishing bring your pole because chances are good the fish will be biting. You may also want to bring a camera and binoculars. Please RSVP to Hilary Eisen\, 307-527-6290 or