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Evacuations Ordered As Northeast Wyoming Wildfire Explodes To 20,000 Acres
A wildfire discovered Tuesday afternoon north of Recluse, Wyoming, near the Montana border exploded to about 20,000 acres overnight. People in the area have been urged to evacuate as the fire burns uncontrolled.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 12, 2024
Activists Push For National Ban On Running Down Wolves With Snowmobiles
In a case of a hot-button issue making strange political bedfellows, conservative firebrand Mat Gaetz is joining Democrats to push a national ban on running wolves and other predators down with snowmobiles.
Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2024
Locals Outraged Over “Despicable” Slaughter Of 9 Urban Deer In Cody
Cody residents are outraged over the “despicable” slaughter of nine urban deer in the city. A 20-year-old Michigan man remains in jail, accused of killing the deer with a bow and leaving their carcasses around Cody.
Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2024
Warm Springs Fire Remains Uncontained, But Not Threatening Thermopolis For Now
The Warm Springs Fire burning about 5 miles southeast of Thermopolis remains uncontained. But with the Bighorn River between them, the town remains safe for now.
Jackie DorothySeptember 11, 2024
Man Charged With Killing Nine Deer, Leaving Their Carcasses Around Cody
A man is facing 18 wildlife-related charges after an alleged archery killing spree that left nine dead mule deer carcasses scattered around Cody, Wyoming.
Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2024
Is Colorado’s Only Hope For Saving Disastrous Wolf Program To Follow Wyoming?
Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program has so far been a disaster. Some observers believe its only hope is to follow Wyoming’s lead and put wolves in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2024
Air Tankers Target Uncontained 1,600-Acre Wildfire 5 Miles From Thermopolis
A wildfire started by an intense Monday afternoon thunderstorm has grown to more than 1,600 acres about 5 miles southeast of Thermopolis. Air tankers are targeting the uncontained Warm Springs Fire.
Jackie DorothySeptember 10, 2024
Colorado Will Re-Release Four Wolves From Pack Trapped For Killing Livestock
At least four of a pack of six Colorado wolves that was trapped for killing cattle will be re-released, wildlife officials say Monday. It’s not clear how close they’ll be to the Wyoming state line.
Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2024
Wyomingites Did Not Fare Well At Event Teaching Them How To Hunt With Stick And Dart
Wyomingites on Saturday learned just how difficult it was to hunt mammoths 12,000 years ago when they tried their hands at an ancient weapon known as an "atlatl." Basically, it’s a stick and a dart. Participants said they felt humbled by their performance and would have likely starved.
Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2024
Wyoming Hunting Forecast: Lots Of Ducks, But They Have To Come South
Good news for bird hunters: wildlife experts are forecasting a banner year for both duck and geese hunters. For the first time in 10 years, the number of breeding ducks is up significantly. The best hunting will be later in the season, they say.
Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2024
Inside The Fight To Save Brooks Lake Lodge From Fish Creek Fire
Andy James is one of nearly 450 firefighters battling the volatile Fish Creek Fire. He told Cowboy State Daily what it takes to be a firefighter on the nationally elite squad that’s helping defend Brooks Lake Lodge.
Renée JeanSeptember 08, 2024
15 Rabid Skunks Found In Wyoming So Far This Year, All In Sheridan County
The potential for humans to get rabies from any number of carriers in Wyoming is higher in Sheridan County. So far this year, the state has 15 rabid skunks, all in Sheridan County. And if you get rabies, it's going to cost you a lot of money.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 08, 2024