AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoYellowstone Safety Alert: A 65-year-old tourist at Bridge Bay Campground was tossed about eight feet by a charging bull bison, suffering multiple fractures and emergency surgery—another reminder to keep distance during peak wildlife season. Wildlife Management: U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and others, announced a proposed shift toward state-led grizzly management under the Endangered Species Act’s 4(d) rule; officials stress it doesn’t authorize hunting seasons. Park Travel Update: Yellowstone visitation dipped in June (903,025; down 3% from last year), with Grand Teton also down; July and August remain the busiest months. Local Tourism Base: Cody is being highlighted as a practical Yellowstone “travel base,” about an hour from the East Entrance, offering more lodging flexibility than in-park options. Measles Watch in Teton County: Wyoming health officials reported community spread in Teton County, with possible exposures at a Jackson Target during July 5–7. Cheyenne Frontier Days: Cheyenne’s rodeo DJ Austin Lopeman returns for his eighth year, shaping the arena’s crowd energy with a mix of classic sing-alongs and rock. Targhee Expansion: Driggs and Teton County, Idaho, filed formal objections to Grand Targhee Resort’s expansion FEIS, citing concerns for the Teton Range bighorn sheep herd and potential impacts on tourism/roads. Road & Travel Safety: Wyoming Highway Patrol says no major incidents during WYO Rodeo week, but warns to expect heavier traffic and plan ahead. Community & Culture: Laramie Jubilee Days brings back barrelman J.W. Winklepleck, and a Miles City congregation marked Rev. Gary Waddingham’s 50th anniversary in the priesthood.
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