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Lawsuit Threatened To Re-List Wyoming Wolves As Endangered Species
A coalition of environmental groups announced they are planning to sue the federal government to get wolves reilisted as endangered in Wyoming. But Wyoming conservationists scoffed at the news stating these groups are attempting to weaponize the court system.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2024
Wyoming Elk, Antelope Adapt Better To Housing, Energy Developments Than Mule Deer
As housing and energy development continues in Wyoming, elk and antelope are more likely to adapt to avoid humans. Mule deer on the other hand are too stubborn to move and will keep their migration routes.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2024
‘Son Of A Poacher’ Recalls Wyoming Game Warden’s Career With Book Series
Though his father was a poacher, Scott Werbelow of Meeteetse grew up to have a 30-year career as a Wyoming game warden, and is writing a series of books about his experiences.
Mark HeinzMarch 17, 2024
From Wyoming To Alaska, Cody Photographer Is All About The Bears
When Cody wildlife photographer Julia Cook traveled to Alaska, her goal was to capture a Kodiak with a sockeye salmon in its mouth. It was the end of the season and the lone bear she found was having a "terrible time fishing." But he finally got it, and so did she.
Amber SteinmetzMarch 17, 2024
Blind Fox, Bobcats And ‘Stinkerbell’ The Skunk Share A Home At Wyoming Rescue
The goal of the Broken Bandit Wildlife Center east of Cheyenne is to rehab wildlife and return them to the wild. But when disabilities don't allow that, like the blind fox named 'Vixen,' they’ll live out the rest of their lives on the property.
Mark HeinzMarch 16, 2024
Whatever Happened With Delisting Wyoming’s Grizzlies?
A year ago, Gov Mark Gordon’s office announced that he had struck a deal with the Fish and Wildlife Service that would very likely get grizzlies delisted within a year. But nothing has changed.
Mark HeinzMarch 15, 2024
Montana Man, 80, Pleads Guilty To Creating Giant Mutant Hybrid Bighorns
A Montana man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges stemming from his creation of giant mutant hybrid bighorn sheep. Wyoming biologists said they don’t want weird mutant hybrid species here.
Mark HeinzMarch 13, 2024
Here Come The Bears: First Grizzlies Of The Season Spotted In Yellowstone
Yellowstone’s first grizzlies of the season have emerged from hibernation, including a pair of male grizzlies that quickly devoured a bison carcass that some coyotes had hoped to get. As for Grizzly 399, she usually wakes up in May.
Mark HeinzMarch 13, 2024
Early Season Grassfires in Eastern Wyoming Have Many Worried Of Wildfire Crisis
Large grassfires In Laramie and Campbell Counties so early in the season have Wyoming firefighters worried that a huge fire season is in store. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso testified Tuesday it's more proof of a larger "wildfire crisis."
Andrew RossiMarch 13, 2024
Eight Communities Competing For $10 Million Wyoming Shooting Complex
There are eight communities vying to be the home of a $10 million world-class shooting complex in Wyoming. Locations include: Campbell County, Natrona County, Park County, Cheyenne, Fremont County, Hot Springs County, Uinta County and Guernsey.
Mark HeinzMarch 12, 2024
How Do Coyotes Compete Against Bears & Wolves In Yellowstone? It Ain't Easy.
A Yellowstone National Park wildlife tech has studied how coyotes eke out a hard living competing with grizzlies and wolves, the park’s apex predators. It often means munching on voles and, for brave coyotes, nipping at wolves.
Mark HeinzMarch 12, 2024
Central Wyoming Bighorn Reintroduction All But Certain, Ranchers Still Not Happy
A bill that could pave the way for bighorn sheep to return to Wyoming’s remote Sweetwater Rocks area passed the Legislature, but some are worried the feds or anti-grazing advocates could use bighorns as leverage to push ranchers out.
Mark HeinzMarch 11, 2024