In recent years, the park has experimented with non-harmful methods to determine the presence of some rarely seen animals, by sampling for snow tracks and guard hairs. To date, the presence of lynx has not been confirmed by these methods. BACK TO TOP . Tim Gourley Hon. Park visitors are reminded that with the closing of park roads, the fishing season in Yellowstone is also closed.
Winter oversnow road openings are dependent on sufficient snow.
On Wednesday, March 7, Norris Junction to Madison Junction, and Norris Junction to Canyon will close. All remaining groomed roads will close to oversnow vehicle use at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2001. Starting today, November 6, non-motorized travel in the form of bicycles, roller blades and roller skis, will be allowed as long as weather permits. Specific information on these types of activities can be obtained by contacting the park. BACK TO TOP , . .