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Dangerous Territory

Dangerous Territory

Betty | December 21, 2018

“Keep your bear spray in your hands!” This warning from the biologist was meant to protect us as we meander through the wetlands inhabited by many moose on the National Elk Refuge. As we advise visitors, moose are the most dangerous animals in the area….

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Scary Halloween

Scary Halloween

Betty | October 30, 2018

“Trick or Treat!” For nearly 14 years, as we lived full time in our RV in remote locations on different National Wildlife Refuges around the country, we never heard those words. And now that we have acquired a residence in a 55 plus community near…

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How Do You Kill a Snake?

How Do You Kill a Snake?

Betty | September 20, 2018

“How do you kill a snake?” It was a legitimate question from an older resident of a care center we visited recently with our reptile program. Also in attendance was a group of preschoolers, children of some of the facility’s staff. We were intrigued by…

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Surveying for Snakes

Surveying for Snakes

Betty | August 29, 2018

“Count the snakes and keep your distance!” a friend warned in an email after we told her our new assignment for biological work on the National Elk Refuge was to survey reptiles, mainly counting the snakes. Unknown to her, the snakes in Jackson Hole are…

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Carrying Bear Spray

Carrying Bear Spray

Betty | July 21, 2018

“Should I carry bear spray?” is a frequent question we get from visitors to the Tetons. They fear attacks from bears, mountain lions, wolves, coyotes, or just about any animal with four legs. Bear Bells Many hikers carry “bear bells,” jingly bells that supposedly warn…

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Shooting Spree

Shooting Spree

Betty | June 15, 2018

We’ve enjoyed target shooting over the years, always looking for a shooting range or a remote location with a safe backdrop to discharge any weapon, whether rifle, pistol, or archery. And we always clean up any shells and targets that we use. Anger and Disgust…

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Surprise Encounters

Surprise Encounters

Betty | April 27, 2018

Who hasn’t been startled occasionally by a surprise encounter with wildlife? Perhaps the most startling encounter would be with a bear, a moose, a javelina, a large spider, or even …………. a snake. Many people are repulsed by these scaly, slithering serpents. The mere thought…

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