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Last month, thousands of voices came together for the first National Park Rally, standing up for the protection of our most treasured landscapes. Now, we’re gathering again this Saturday to make our message even louder: Our national parks deserve our support, funding, and protection.
I invite you to join me and fellow conservationists in a nationwide rally to show our unwavering support for the parks that inspire us, shelter wildlife, and preserve our natural heritage. Whether you attend in person, spread awareness, or contact your representatives, every action matters.
Let’s stand together and ensure that these wild places remain protected for generations to come. Find a rally near you and learn how to get involved.
Thank you for being a voice for our National Parks!
– Thomas D. Mangelsen
“Protect Our Parks” rally on March 1, 2025 in Jackson, Wyoming
Video by: Thomas D. Mangelsen & Jacob Paul Krank, Video edited by: Kara DeCaneo
AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM THOMAS D. MANGELSEN
Wyoming’s Rep. Mike Schmid has proposed House Bill 0286 – Mountain Lion Hunting Season Changes to the Wyoming to the Wyoming Legislature that would bring all-out war on cougars! The bill would allow unlimited killing of cougars across the state. There would be no limits—killing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mountain lions could be killed anytime, day or night. Oil and gas businessman, board member of the Wyoming State Trappers Association, and supporter of the Freedom Caucus, Mike Schmid, sponsored the bill and has the support of many legislators. Science shows there is zero rationale to kill cougars, other than imminent danger to humans or property! Another similar bill is being introduced with most of the same gang of legislators to kill grizzly bears, even while they remain on the Endangered Species List. Hunters holding an elk license would have the right to kill any grizzly bear outside the small recovery zone.
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO:
1. Wyoming residents can oppose this bill by filling out a short online form HERE.
2. Non-Wyoming residents can find representatives at all levels of government to express their opinion. Let them know your name, where you live, and to oppose HB 0286 HERE. You can also call Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office at (307) 777-7434 and urge him to oppose and veto the bill.
3. Share. Share. Share. Spread the word and let others know what is going on.
The Grizzly 399 Commemorative Calendar for 2025 was an incredible success, raising over $50,000 to protect grizzlies and create a memorial honoring our beloved Queen of the Tetons.
Your overwhelming support for this project has made a lasting impact through the Thomas D. Mangelsen Wildlife Conservation Fund. Together, we’re making strides to preserve these majestic creatures and their habitat.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping us honor Grizzly 399 and for your dedication to wildlife conservation.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and ways to get involved.
Grizzly 399 has become a beacon of hope for wildlife conservation, captivating hearts with her journey.
Her story raises awareness about the challenges bears face and inspires action to protect their habitats.
“That awful dreaded day arrived. Jackson Hole Grizzly 399 has left us. Her passing was inevitable and painful no matter what form it took. Now that it has happened in a most horrific way, there is the matter of how to move forward. In particular, how might we bring honor to her memory? How do we, who have been given so much by her, give back to members of her kind as an expression of gratitude?
Untold thousands of people around the world have posted tributes, left comments, shared memories and come together in mass expressions of grief at her loss. All this for a non-human being who touched something deep within us that’s too profound to adequately explain.”
-Taken from Tribute to Grizzly 399 by Thomas D Mangelsen
Join us in honoring the incredible journey of Grizzly 399, matriarch and Queen of the Tetons. Together, we can make a difference in protecting our wildlife and their habitats.
The most famous population of grizzly bears in the world lives in the ecosystem that encompasses Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the most visible queen of all has been Grizzly 399. During her long life of 28 years, with cubs at her side, she has navigated the intersection between wilderness and people. Her harrowing journey has changed the way tens of millions of people around the globe think of both grizzlies and conservation.
Over the past two decades, legendary nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen has been tracking Grizzly 399 and her cubs, compiling more than one million photos along the way. Tom hopes his images and stories (co-written with conservation author Todd Wilkinson) brings the importance of 399 and the plight of American grizzlies into focus in a way that will move your heart and inspire you to join the army of advocates who want to keep this region of public lands, which belongs to all of us, forever safe and wild.
With thousands of requests for this specific calendar, combined with the growing concern for grizzly conservation and the profound respect for Grizzly 399, we decided to act swiftly to bring this project to life.
“I can’t think of anything better than to have something in the town of Jackson that will be a fitting memorial for her for generations to come and be a reminder of the importance of grizzly conservation and protection. Awareness and education is key to making this happen – Grizzly 399 did not have to die”.
A portion of the proceeds of this calendar will go towards the memorial, while the other portion will go towards actively protecting grizzlies with other conservation efforts.
Our dedication to wildlife conservation is driven by a profound love for nature and a responsibility to safeguard its wonders. Protecting wildlife and their habitats ensures that the beauty, diversity, and stories of the natural world endure for generations to come.
Your contributions will directly support vital conservation projects and education. Together, we can honor and protect wildlife and their habitats.
Your support helps us create a fitting tribute to the world’s beloved Queen of the Tetons, Grizzly 399. We are collaborating with the city of Jackson to establish a meaningful memorial—a place where all who admired 399 can gather to honor her legacy and learn more about grizzly conservation.
Funds raised are dedicated to protecting grizzlies and ensuring they continue to thrive in their natural habitats. Your support directly helps implement essential initiatives and education efforts for grizzly conservation, safeguarding these incredible animals for future generations.
Protecting grizzlies is about more than conserving a species; it’s about preserving a legacy of wonder for people and families to experience for generations.
“Hope for Grizzlies, Hope for People
Watching grizzlies in their natural habitat creates memories that inspire a deeper connection to nature and a shared commitment to our planet. By safeguarding these magnificent animals, we’re helping ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy these unforgettable moments, strengthening our hope for a healthier Earth for all living things, including ourselves.”
Together as a powerful voice and memorial act for Grizzly 399, we are including information that would resist the pressure to delist keeping grizzly bears protected.
If grizzlies are ever delisted from the Endangered Species Act, the management and protection of these iconic animals would fall to individual states, potentially subjecting them to trophy hunting and other threats.
We will continue to update this document and website with newly elected officials and contact information.
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