Wildlife sightings can define a Wyoming trip, but distance is what keeps the encounter safe. A long lens and patient observation are better tools than getting closer.
Know where landscapes change
Bison and elk are closely associated with the parks, pronghorn appear across open basins and raptors follow river and prairie corridors. Dawn and evening can be active, but road visibility also changes.
Distance is part of responsible travel
Never approach, feed or surround an animal. Stay inside the vehicle when conditions call for it and follow the greater distances required around bears, wolves and other predators.
Let traffic keep moving
Use pullouts, obey closures and avoid blocking roads. Current guidance from parks and land managers should always take priority over a general travel guide.
Wildlife, in the details
From bison and bighorn sheep to birds along the river, leave room in the day to observe from a distance.
