"Black Footed Ferret"
Our most infamous resident
The thought to be extinct Black Footed Ferret was discovered on the
John Hogg Ranch.
The Pitchfork Ranch is well known for the fact the last known colony
of the
endangered species was found on its grasslands.
Moose can be seen throughout the year at different locations. |
They are the most popular animal you can see. If you find one, take lots of pictures. |
Numerous deer can be seen anytime of year. |
We have both Whitetail and Mule Deer. |
Although very elusive, Elk can be seen at different times of year in hay meadows, crossing roads and on the high meadows of the Absaroka Mountains. Their numbers are estimated in the thousands. The individual herds have been estimated to have 500 - 1000 animals in them. |
Bull Elk gather up in bachelor bands after the rut, in the late fall and early winter. They will stay in these bands until the velvet falls off their horns and the rut starts again. |
Different species of eagles, predominantly Bald Eagle, call the cliffs and trees of the Greybull and Wood River drainage's home. |
Numerous waterfowl can be seen in the lakes and ponds. |
Here is a common neighbor of Meeteetse. |
Antelope roam all the grasslands around the area. |
Buffalo roam the grasslands of the Antler Ranch. |
The elusive Badger can be seen from time to time. |
The fishing opportunities are abundant in the rivers and lakes around Meeteetse. |
Beaver call the rivers and ponds in the area home. |
Mountain Big Horn Sheep can be seen in the high country or along side the highway in the winter. |
Female sheep |
"Little Wahb" Tale of a Grizzly Bear Little Wahb is on Display in Meeteetse Museum. He was taken 10 miles from town for killing livestock. His estimated weight is over 800 pounds. There are Grizzly Bear and Black Bear in the mountains and drainage's around Meeteetse. |
Wolves can be seen from time to time around Meeteetse. They are becoming more and more common which is unfortunate for the other wildlife in the area. |
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Muskox 
According to one web site I found about Meeteetse, we are supposed to have these guy's here. Well, we've been looking hard because there is no limit on them in Wyoming, Maybe we just haven't found them yet! If you see one here let me know and send picture please! |
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Web Page designed and built by
Bobby Joe Long
Updated:
November 17, 2005
Photographs: Courtesy of Meeteetse Area Residents