Humane Wyoming

Jul 13 2026

The Living Legacy of Yellowstone’s 1090F

In Yellowstone, winter is an editor. Snow closes old trails, wind erases yesterday’s tracks, and entire lives can disappear into the white without ceremony. Yet for nearly twelve years, one wolf has continued to leave her mark across this landscape.
May 18 2026

The Burden of Proof: Commercial Fur Trapping Is Not “Science-Based” Just Because We Say It Is

Supporters of commercial fur trapping often present it as practical and science-based. They argue it is regulated, sustainable, humane under modern standards, and a necessary wildlife management tool.
May 04 2026

The Shortcomings of Today’s Wildlife Management Plans

With Cody Roberts sentenced for the Daniel wolf incident and Wyoming's new animal cruelty law enacted, what, if anything, has changed?
May 04 2026

Fair Chase Ends At The Trap

In the language of conservation, there is a phrase that carries both weight and restraint: fair chase. It is not a law or a season date written into regulation. It is something quieter, a boundary drawn not on maps but in ethics.
Apr 22 2026

When “Best” Isn’t Good Enough

A recent release from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies presents Best Management Practices (BMPs) as the product of decades of science, designed to improve animal welfare, modernize trapping, and reassure the public that this practice is both humane and necessary.