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Buckrail–  The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Jackson Office received multiple reports about wolves spotted on Cache Creek this week.

G&F received calls Monday morning and Monday evening about the wolf spotting. According to Game and Fish public information specialist Mark Gocke, Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash went up look for them, but did not see them or any sign of them. The organization passed along the report to both the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Bridger Teton National Forest.

According to the National Park Service, wolves are not normally a danger to humans. Here are some tips from the NPS  for if you encounter a wolf:

  • Never feed a wolf or any other wildlife. Do not leave food or garbage outside unattended. Make sure the door is shut on a garbage can or dumpster after you deposit a bag of trash.
  • Treat wolves with the same respect you give any other wild animal. If you see a wolf, do not approach it.
  • Never leave small children unattended.
  • If you have a dog, keep it leashed.
  • If you are concerned about a wolf—it’s too close, not showing sufficient fear of humans, etc., do not run. Stop, stand tall, watch what the wolf is going to do. If it approaches, wave your arms, yell, flare your jacket, and if it continues, throw something at it or use bear pepper spray. Group up with other people, continue waving and yelling.
  • Report the presence of wolves near developed areas or any wolf behaving strangely.
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