Exploring the Wild
Yellowstone Wildlife, Photography & Field Guides
Explore Yellowstone and beyond through in-depth wildlife insights, photography guides, and real field experience. This collection of articles covers seasonal wildlife behavior, where to find animals, and how to photograph them in changing conditions. You’ll also find astrophotography guides, location breakdowns, and practical techniques used in the field. Whether you’re planning a trip or refining your skills, this is where knowledge meets real-world experience.
The Wild in Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Moose Rut
September brings one of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem's most fascinating wildlife events: the moose rut. Across Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, mature bull moose shed their antler velvet, search for receptive cows, and compete for breeding opportunities as autumn settles across the landscape. From the willow-lined creeks of Yellowstone's northeastern corner to the dramatic mountain backdrops and river corridors of Grand Teton, photographers have opportunities to capture extraordinary animal behavior during one of the year's most beautiful seasons. In this edition of The Wild in Yellowstone & Grand Teton, we explore the timing of the moose breeding season, courtship and dominance behaviors, and the best areas to look for these remarkable animals in both national parks. Discover practical camera settings, composition techniques, and ethical wildlife photography practices for documenting the autumn moose rut.