There’s Never Been a Better Time to Spot Wolves in Yellowstone — Here’s How to See Them

“There’s definitely a DIY version of wolf watching, but to maximize effort and time, it pays to go with a guide,” says Nathan Varley, one of the park’s first wolf trackers. The son of park rangers, Varley grew up in Yellowstone. He has a PhD in ecology and is the founder of Yellowstone Wolf Tracker. When he started leading wolf watching tours in 1997, it was just him and his wife. In 2021, he’ll be employing 10 guides. But even with a guide, seeing the elusive Canis lupus isn’t guaranteed.