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When California Pulled the Trigger: The Tragedy of the Beyem Seyo Wolves
The story of wolf recovery in California took a devastating turn in October 2025, when the state sanctioned the killing of the Beyem Seyo pack—the first authorized wolf killings in modern times. Four adults were killed, three pups remain unaccounted for, and two others are reportedly within the California Department of Fish and Wildlife system awaiting transfer to sanctuary.
Brigitte Bardot, a Seal of Approval—And Wyoming Critters in Distress
I didn’t even know she was still alive. But when the announcement came that Brigitte Bardot had passed away in late December 2025, I read her obituary. In doing so, I remembered one thing and learned another.
Trap Release Workshops: Perspective from Wyoming Untrapped Founder
Wyoming Untrapped was delighted to partner with WYCAP on a trap-release workshop in Laramie, our second such opportunity. There has been a history of pet-trapping injuries in the area, six in one winter season a few years ago. A second workshop was needed. The turnout was impressive and a kick-start for stronger trapping and snaring education in the southeastern part of the state.
Trap Release Workshop Offers Trap Release Skills to Save Pets
WYCAP, along with Wyoming Untrapped, co-sponsored a free, hands-on Trap Release Workshop in Laramie in October 2025. Two days later, the workshop was offered in Alpine. After a few years’ absence, the workshop was offered again to the Laramie community. The workshop emphasized that “Traps and Trails Don’t Mix”.