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Wyoming Can’t Take Blame For Colorado River Shortages, Expert Says
Wyoming and other upper basin states shouldn’t be left holding the bag as demand for water from the Colorado river continues to outpace supply, says a water scientist.
Mark Heinz4 min read
Yellowstone Officials Still Looking For Man Who Chased And Harassed Bears
Officials are continuing the search for a man who was caught on video chasing and harassing bears while reportedly in Yellowstone National Park.
Mark Heinz6 min read
Wyoming’s ‘Miracle Mile,’ Other Sections Of North Platte Living Up To World-Class Fishing Rep
While Wyoming’s smaller creeks and streams might still be overflowing and dirty from a huge runoff, fishing along the North Platte River in central Wyoming is fantastic, an expert angler says.
Mark Heinz3 min read
Fighting Western Wildfires From The Air Could Massacre Fish In High-Population States
Some are claiming air-dropped wildfire retardant has been ineffective and deadly to fish in California and the Northwest, but when used sparingly in Wyoming, it’s helped save cabins and other structures from fires.
Mark Heinz5 min read
Yellowstone Not Hosting Race Against Bears On Motorized Coolers Again This Year
After causing an outcry of concern last year when people thought a fictitious race against bears on motorized coolers was really going to happen, "race officials" have announced they're hosting the event again. This year, however, participants are required to carry rotten trout with them on the coolers.
Jimmy Orr3 min read
Veteran Wyoming Houndsman Brings Back Puppies For Young Hunters
Doug Boykin said he is deeply grateful for his experiences growing up and running hunting hounds in the Encampment, Wyoming, area. Now he’s giving back by giving away hound dog puppies to kids who ask for them.
Mark Heinz6 min read
Yellowstone Investigating Unknown Man Who Jumps Out Of Car To Harass Bears
A man who has been recorded numerous times jumping out of a car and running after bears in Yellowstone has not yet been identified, but Yellowstone authorities are trying to track him down.
Mark Heinz2 min read
Garth Brooks To Narrate TV Show About Grand Teton National Park And Grizzly 399 This Week
The first episode of National Geographic's second season of "America's National Parks" will focus on Grand Teton National Park and Grizzly 399. Garth Brooks is the executive producer and narrator of the series, which debuts this week.
Jimmy Orr2 min read
Being Rescued In The Wyoming Backcountry Is Free — Unless You Need Life Flight
Basic backcountry search and rescue services will continue to be free in Wyoming, but calling for Life Flight services can still pile up big bills for folks pulled out of the backcountry.
Mark Heinz4 min read
Plenty For Wyoming Bird-Watchers To See Even If Some Arriving Later Than Usual
Wyoming bird watchers report a few oddball visitors like the golden-winged warbler in Lander, but lots of the usual favorites, like mountain bluebirds, are home for the summer.
Renée Jean8 min read
Everest A ‘Garbage Dump’ During Deadliest Season Ever, Says Wyoming Climber Who Was There
Mount Everest has become a crowded garbage dump and graveyard, says a Wyoming mountaineer who attempted to summit the peak last month. He’s not sure when he’ll go back.
Mark Heinz4 min read
After Wildlife Officers Couldn’t Rescue Deer From Canal, Cowboys Did The Job
It’s no surprise to veteran Wyoming cowboy Kevin Meyer that it took two Arizona buckaroos to rescue mule deer stranded in a canal, after wildlife officers had run out of options.
Mark Heinz5 min read