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Despite Setback, Cheyenne Arboretum Still Works For Historic Designation
Cheyenne's High Plains Arboretum, the vast 877-acre site northwest of Cheyenne, didn’t get its state historic designation during this year’s Wyoming legislative session, but the project is still moving forward with a master plan.
Renée JeanMay 06, 2024
Montana Man Shoots, Kills Charging Grizzly While Out Gathering Antlers
A Montana man who shot and killed a 300-pound female grizzly in central Montana while he was shed hunting last week can be a cautionary tale for Wyomingites who are out in force now gathering shed antlers.
Andrew RossiMay 06, 2024
Airdropping Grizzlies: When Bears Get Reintroduced To Cascades, They'll Be Helicoptered In
When grizzlies are reintroduced to the Cascades, they will likely be airdropped. That doesn't mean huge, roaring bears will be parachuting from the sky, unfortunately. But the process is still pretty cool.
Mark HeinzMay 05, 2024
Barrasso Joins Boebert In Effort To Delist Wolves In Lower 48
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso has joined efforts by Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, to get wolves delisted from federal protection in all of the Lower 48 states. Political observers say it has almost no chance.
Mark HeinzMay 03, 2024
Cody Family First In Line To Open Yellowstone’s East Entrance Six Years Running
Stacy Boisseau of Cody and her daughters have been the first in line to enter Yellowstone National Park through the East Entrance to open the new park’s new season for six years running. She did it again Friday.
Andrew RossiMay 03, 2024
In First Video Of The Season, Grizzly 399 And Super-Sized Cub Look ‘Gorgeous’
Using a spotting scope from several hundred yards away, wildlife photographer Ryan Kempfer caught the first video of the year of Grizzly 399 and her gigantic cub on Tuesday. Both were looking "gorgeous," he said.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2024
Grizzly Roaming Near Cody Eludes Wyoming Game And Fish — For Now
Although people have reported a grizzly near the northern edge of Cody since Saturday, the bear has so far eluded Wyoming Game and Fish efforts to locate it. One resident said grizzlies are common to see in the spring and no one is worried.
Andrew RossiMay 01, 2024
'Dirtbag' Thief Caught On Video Stealing Shed Antlers From Wyoming Yard
Two hours before the opening of shed antler hunting season in much of Wyoming early Wednesday, a security cam captured footage of a thief stealing several antlers from a yard in Casper. One seasoned shed hunter says stealing antlers is a “dirtbag” move.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2024
Accused Wolf Abuser Earned $120,000 From Contracts With Wyoming Agencies
A Daniel man who allegedly tortured and killed a wolf has had numerous trucking contracts with two Wyoming state agencies, earning about $120,000. It’s uncertain whether he will do any more work for either agency.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2024
Hunters Livid Over Apparent ‘Thrill Killing’ Of Wyoming Elk Left To Rot
Three elk that were apparently illegally shot and left to rot in a remote section of Campbell County this month were part of one of Wyoming’s few plains elk herds, making the poaching that much more enraging for legal elk hunters.
Mark HeinzApril 30, 2024
Before Grizzly 399, Scarface Was One Of Wyoming's Most Famous Bears
Though his fame was eventually eclipsed by Grizzly 399, a big Yellowstone bear named Scarface, who got his name from battles with other grizzlies, was a legend in his time. The way he died, however, is still a source of controversy.
Mark HeinzApril 30, 2024
Man Accused Of Drunk-Kicking Bison Sets Off Yellowstone’s Animal Attack Season
Tourist season has begun! The National Park Service on Monday announced the first bison attack of the season. An Idaho man displayed “Darwin Award”-level stupidity when he allegedly kicked a bison last week while drunk.
Mark HeinzApril 29, 2024