A bull elk makes his way through the snow near Obsidian Creek in Yellowstone National Park. It is illegal to collect antlers in the park, but just outside the boundaries, antler hunting rages at a fevered pitch.
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Hunting is strictly forbidden in Yellowstone, as is target practice. And visitors should not use guns as self-defense against large wildlife, but rather carry bear spray and take other safety precautions. Firearms are also prohibited in facilities like visitor centers and government offices.
Driving off roads is not permitted. Defacing park features, collecting natural or archeological objects, picking wildflowers, and littering are illegal. Store your valuables securely and lock your vehicle. Report thefts or accidents promptly to a ranger.
Let's take a look at a few things NOT to do in Yellowstone National Park: Never approach (or pet) wildlife. Never go into the hot springs. Never leave the bear spray in the car.
So no selfies, no touching, no chasing. When entering Yellowstone National Park, a park ranger hands visitors a pamphlet full of helpful information. This guide instructs tourists to stay at least 25 yards away from bison, elk and other wildlife, and to stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves.
By 1926, the last wolf pack had been killed in Yellowstone by park employees as part of the policy of the time to eliminate all predators. They were mythologized as a danger to humans, a menace to the ranchers settling the west and competition for big-game hunters.