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: Coyotes in February
February brings a noticeable shift in Yellowstone’s winter rhythm. Coyotes, already one of the park’s most adaptable predators, become increasingly vocal and active as mating season reaches its peak. Pair bonds strengthen, territories are reinforced, and hunting behavior sharpens in preparation for the months ahead. Snow-covered valleys offer some of the best photographic opportunities of the year, where coyotes stand out against clean winter backdrops and display classic mousing behavior. In this edition of Wild Yellowstone, we’ll explore how coyote mating season unfolds, where to find them during winter, and how to anticipate moments that lead to compelling wildlife images — from early-morning hunts to evening howls echoing across the northern range.