Bears & Berries
Fall is a critical time for both black and grizzly bears, when they enter a state of hyperphagia and attempt to pack on as much fat as possible to see them through their long winter sleep. Black bears…
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Category: Wildlife
Picture Perfect: Photographing Yellowstone Wildlife
Yellowstone Park is a massive expanse of wilderness. However, even with its 2.2 million acres, Yellowstone wildlife corridors run far and wide beyond the park’s boundaries. Yellowstone National Park…
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How Many Of The Raptors Of Big Sky Country Can You Spot?
Montana's vast terrain and abundance of public lands makes it an ideal place for raptors to thrive. When you head into the endless backyard of Big Sky Country, it's likely that you'll spot a raptor…
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Do You Carry Bear Spray In Big Sky Country?
Picture this: You're on a leisurely hike with your dog in Beehive Basin. As you round the corner on this popular trail, you find yourself face-to-face with a massive grizzly bear. Yikes! What are you…
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How Many Of These Wild Animals Have You Spotted In Big Sky?
In Big Sky, we share our mountain town with all sorts of wild animals. Keep your eyes peeled for wild animals in Big Sky because you never know what you might see. It's not uncommon to spot a moose…
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Interesting Facts About Marmots
Big Sky Wildlife Spotlight: Marmots Marmot | Pixabay Image The next time you're on a hike in Big Sky Country, keep an eye out for marmots. Marmots are closely related to large ground squirrels and…
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Please Give Wildlife A Brake In Big Sky Country
In Big Sky, we share our big backyard with an abundance of wildlife. Elk, bison, moose, deer, pronghorns, lions, grizzly bears, black bears, bighorn sheep, coyotes, wolves, raccoons, skunks, rabbits…
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What To Do If You Encounter A Moose In Big Sky, Montana
Spotting wildlife in Big Sky is quite common. Due to our location in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, we share our mountain town and backyard with some of the most majestic creatures in the world…
Read MoreInteresting Facts About Canada Lynx
Big Sky Wildlife Spotlight: Canada Lynx The Canada Lynx, or Lynx canadensis, is one of four members of the Lynx genus. This medium sized wild cat is an elusive creature that is rarely seen by…
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Interesting Facts About Wolverines
Big Sky Wildlife Spotlight: Wolverines Wolverines are powerful, fierce creatures that live in remote and rugged mountain terrain. These legendary and solitary animals are relatively elusive, but they…
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