Jeffrey Reed is a technologist fluent in a language few dare to learn—the voices of the wild. A computational linguist and software engineer turned conservationist, he’s decoding the secrets of animal communication, from wolf howls to elk bugles, using AI-driven technology built deep in the mountains of Montana...his birthplace. Jeff's latest venture Grizzly Systems (grizcam.com) is reimagining how to protect and promote the world's last wild places. Jeff started The Cry Wolf Project, a large-scale bioacoustics study in the Greater Yellowstone area. Active in conservation, he co-founded Wild Livelihoods Business Coalition and works to protect wild soundscapes and share them with others. He is finishing a book on wolf communication, due out in 2026.

See the wild. Save the wild. Experience adventure with Jeff in southwest Montana as he takes you out to see iconic wolves, such as the Junction Butte pack and Rescue Creek pack, featured in his TED talk. Your donation goes towards a major conservation initiative called the North-South Wildlife Alliance, and advancing AI technology needed to protect the world's last wild places. Jeff's vision is a world where real-time wildlife insight powers conservation, stops exploitation, and inspires the next generation of defenders of the natural world. And his company, Grizzly Systems is helping him achieve it. Email kathryn@grizzlysystems.io if you would like to experience an adventure for impact.

Where? Jeff lives on a 200-acre farm just north of Yellowstone National Park, in the wild heart of southwest Montana called Paradise Valley. He was born and raised here—before, during, and after wolves returned to Yellowstone in 1995, decades after their extermination in the 1920s. He’s spent his life hunting, fishing, gathering, and hiking the Absaroka Mountains and Yellowstone National Park.

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When? Wolves are here all of the time. Winters are cold, but your tour will not be "harsh". Summers are warm. Spring and Fall are a mixture of both. April, May, late September and October are Jeff's favorites, but honestly, anytime is his favorite. He recommends at least two days spent in Yellowstone with him, but at least a total of 4-5 days for your entire stay.

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What? Jeff will be sharing his lifetime of knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone, and how his work is impacting conservation. Most importantly, he will be showing you wild wolves and teaching you how they and other animals communicate, based on his TED talk and broader research. There is plenty to do here so you can turn your stay into a vacation with friends. Have a look at https://www.reedfly.com/activities/ and once you've determined how many days you will be staying, he will jump on a Zoom with you and help you build a custom daily itinerary.

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Why ? Jeff's moonshot is to decode wolf communication as fully as humanly possible. But in the process, we’re building something with the potential to transform global conservation, all rooted in the incredible research happening right here in Yellowstone. Our deeper mission is a world where real-time wildlife insight powers conservation, stops exploitation, and inspires the next generation of defenders of the natural world. Through our advanced AI technology and research, we aim to

• Advance Field Science

• Combat Wildlife Crime

• Build the Digital Wild

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How Much? We ask for a minimum donation of $25,000 per person to fund our conservation efforts. Beyond that, you will need to pay and book your travel and lodging and meals separately...but Jeff will help you build an itinerary.

• Tax Deductible Donation: $25000 minimum/person

• Airlines: You will want to fly into Bozeman, Montana airport.

• Transportation: If you're not driving, we recommend using www.moutain-mule.com services. There are no Uber services where we are, so Jeff typically recommends renting spacious vehicle at the airport.

• Lodging: Sage Lodge Jeff's own Reedfly Farm & Lodging are two quality places to stay. Summers are always booked so you will need to research in advance.

This is the wolf that started it all for Jeff. The howl of 907F—one-eyed, legendary, and among the longest-lived and most prolific wolves in Yellowstone’s history. She made this call alone, deep in the wilds of the Greater Yellowstone, recorded at 5:49 PM on November 15, 2023.