Future Generation, Present Generation
“I want to do that,” Gabe Brown told his mother after reading our blog article last summer about a high school student who accompanied us on our biology day at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming. Meeting Gabe We had met Gabe and his…
Clarifying Public Lands
This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. We’ve seen increased visitation to National Parks, as well as much excitement and publicity for the Park Service. But 13 years ago, the National Wildlife Refuge System celebrated its 100th anniversary with…
Wildlife Crossing
This article originally appeared in the 2016 March/April issue of Escapees Magazine. After spending a few months in an overcrowded section of the country, Chuck and I were relieved to once again drive the open roads of the West recently, admiring the vistas and grandeur…
Owl Attack Update
Before leaving Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge a few weeks ago, I encountered a Great Horned Owl that appeared to fly toward me intending harm, as I wrote in the last blog entry. But was the owl swooping in my direction for an attack, or…
Attacked!
Throughout our years of volunteering with U.S. Fish & Wildlife, we have been in many areas frequented by a number of potentially dangerous animals such as moose, bears, mountain lions, and venomous snakes. However, the only animal that has ever tried to attack me was…
Teachers Make the Difference
“I have a surprise for you today!” some teachers announce to their class as we enter the room carrying a cooler containing snakes and a box loaded with reptile biofacts. At that point, we realize that this teacher has not prepared the students for our…
Snake Attack?
“Snakes will be coming out soon,” we were told by a long-time employee of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. “There’ll be lots of them!” Not many people relish the idea of snakes emerging and slithering in all directions. We may be some of the few….