CRY WOLF
Wildlife - Livestock Mitigation
Grizzly Systems drives impactful, on-the-ground conservation in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, while innovating scalable technology solutions for global biodiversity preservation for future generations.
A "Rag Box" Used to Deter Wolves Using GrizCam's Science
Without creative actions to mitigate predator-livestock conflict, these ancient predators who provide ecosystem services and economic value may not gain enough social tolerance to guarantee their longevity for future generations.
Wild Livelihoods has teamed up with the non-profit arm of Grizzly Systems to protect the wildlife tourism and rural livelihoods.
Using advanced camera traps powered by artificial intelligence and situational sensors, coupled with local business owners knowledge of the land, this innovative program is the first of its kind in the region.
Park County, Montana, just north of Yellowstone National Park, generates over $500 million annually in tourism revenue, supporting local, family-owned businesses and sustaining the rural economy. Wildlife watching is the top attraction, drawing visitors eager to experience the unique species of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem that have largely disappeared from the rest of the United States.
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Top predators, such as wolves and grizzly bears, are among the most sought-after wildlife by these visitors, who are willing to spend to witness them. While these predators occasionally create conflict with humans and agricultural producers, Wild Livelihoods—a coalition of over 250 local businesses—has partnered with Grizzly Systems to address these challenges. Recognizing that wolves alone contribute $80 million annually to the local economy, double the impact of the ranching sector’s $40 million, these business owners value the essential habitats preserved by their landowner neighbors. By supporting efforts to deter wolves from livestock areas, they aim to balance the needs of wildlife tourism and agricultural livelihoods, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the region’s ecosystem and economy.
Livestock Predation In Paradise Valley
Jeff Reed and Cody Goldhahn, founders of Grizzly Systems, come from tourism and agriculture heritages. They are committed to developing solutions for the tourism businesses that, for example, detect poaching of wolves (a recurrent event around Yellowstone National Park) and deterring wolves from livestock areas. They believe in win-wins for wildlife, us and our children. Tourism businesses get to invest in their livelihoods as well as invest in the agricultural community that creates habitat for wildlife.
"Conservation will ultimately boil down to rewarding the private landowner who conserves the public interest."
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– Aldo Leopold
Contact us if you are interested in financially contributing to this innovative conservation solution.
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