Bridger-Teton

Nearly 1.1 million acres of the Bridger-Teton are protected as designated Wilderness in the Teton, Gros Ventre, and Bridger Wilderness areas. Over five-hundred miles of streams and rivers are eligible for protection under the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Protection Act, and the streams serve as renowned water recreation and cutthroat trout fisheries. Some of the major river systems include the Snake, Hoback, Gros Ventre, Green, Greys, Salt, and Buffalo Fork rivers. Countless small lakes dot the back country.

Waterfowl and upland grouse live in the BTNF year around. Black and grizzly bears still roam the forest, and other large predators include mountain lions, wolves, Canada lynx, and wolverine.

In the foothills, valleys, and mountain ranges, thousands of elk, deer, moose and other big game thrive for the enjoyment of hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts. This national forest still harbors the longest big game migrations existing in the Lower 48 States, as the hoofed mammals travel from their high-elevation summer areas to their wintering grounds.

Some of the recreation activities available to visitors include mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, horsepacking, climbing, downhill skiing, and cross country skiing. Motorized recreation is available in certain areas. Two of the more renowned hiking and horsepacking trails are the Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail in the Big Piney District, and the Continental Divide Trail in the Pinedale District.

What is Greater Yellowstone Coalition Doing in the Bridger-Teton National Forest?
	Wyoming Range Legacy Act Introduced!
	The Wyoming Range has long been a locals playground of recreational opportunities in Western Wyoming, and important habitat for every major species found in Greater Yellowstone. Now, oil and gas interests would like to build roads and pipelines there.

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