: Her professional and personal pursuits focus on the "Grand Slam" of Wyoming predators: Mountain Lions

In the rugged wilderness of Wyoming’s Beartooth Range, Tessa Fowler is known as the " Mountain Girl ," a woman whose life is inextricably linked to the apex predators of the West . While many enter the woods for a weekend, Tessa once spent six months living in grizzly country, finding a spiritual and physical connection to nature that most only dream of. Her days are often defined by the presence of her animals—both those she tracks and those that protect her. For years, her shadow was a Blue Tick Hound named Warden. Warden wasn't just a pet; he was a guardian. In the deep silence of the Sunlight District, Tessa recalled a moment when a female grizzly bear fixed its gaze on her, stalking her as if she were prey. With her .45-70 rifle ready, the tension was thick enough to break, but it was Warden who leaped into action, his baying echo chasing the bear down the rocky slopes and ensuring Tessa lived to tell the story. As the seasons changed, so did her pack.

Next in line to lead the herd. 📸: Tessa Fowler #fullcurl #fullcurlfriday The leading lady of my herd. Facebook·Wild Sheep Foundation

Her relationship with her animals is often a matter of safety. She has credited her blue tick hound dog, Warden, with saving her life on multiple occasions by alerting her to or chasing off grizzly bears in the backcountry. Public Presence and "Animal Instincts"

Tessa Fowler is a prominent huntress and professional guide based in Wyoming, known for her expertise in tracking and photographing North America’s top predators. She is notably one of the few women in Wyoming to lead guided hunts for mountain lions and is an accomplished wildlife photographer through her business, Mountain Girl Photography . Guided Hunting : Fowler specializes in guiding mountain lion