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Wyo Female Wolf Previously Identified As a Male Wolf Has First Litter of Pups Since 1940s
A wolf from Wyoming that was originally thought to be male but is actually female has given birth to Colorado's first litter of pups since the 1940s.
June 11, 2021

Yellowstone Visits Up By 50% On Memorial Day From 2019
Continuing towards it likelihood of a record year, Yellowstone National Park saw an overall 50% increase in visitors over Memorial Day weekend this year compared to 2019.
June 09, 2021

Wyoming Park Rangers Track Down Michigan Man Who Ventured Too Close to Old Faithful
It is 2,488 miles from Old Faithful in Wyomings Yellowstone National Park to Madison, Maine. One would think that would be a safe distance for a Michigan resident seeking to avoid a Wyoming court appearance.
Wendy CorrJune 09, 2021

Officials Report 300% Increase In Fires Inside Bridger Teton Since Last Year
Abandoned campfires on the Bridger-Teton National Forest are responsible for a 300% increase in fires compared to 2020.
June 08, 2021

Shoshone National Forest Officials Warn of Aggressive Moose
Shoshone National Forest officials are warning visitors of an aggressive cow moose in the area after it charged at people and animals on a trail Monday.
June 07, 2021

Lightning Ignites Grass Fire North of Gillette, Burns 275 Acres
On Saturday morning, Campbell County firefighters responded to a home in Weston for a timber fire. The fire burned 273 acres of timber and grass, around 3.7 square miles, on private land.
June 07, 2021

90-Year-Old Man Charged By Elk, 85-Year-Old Stomped By Moose
An 85-year-old man was stomped by a moose in Steamboat and a 90-year-old man was charged by an elk in Evergreen, Colorado.
June 04, 2021

Wyoming Gun Owners (WyGO) Sues State Over Election Fine
In suing the state, the Wyoming Gun Owners group (WyGO) alleges that Wyoming's election laws impose unconstitutional restrictions on the right of free speech.
June 04, 2021

Yellowstone To Be Overhauled With “Outdoors Act” Changes
Improvements at Yellowstone National Park are scheduled for the coming year with the freeing up of money under the Great American Outdoors Act.
June 04, 2021

Yellowstone Could Have Record Year Despite Loss of 1 Million International Tourists
Because of coronavirus travel limitations, Yellowstone could see 1 million fewer international tourists.
Wendy CorrJune 03, 2021

State Board Considers Name Change For The ‘Squaw Teats’
A Native American lawmaker says the name of the local formation is offensive.
June 02, 2021

Female Bear Euthanized After Attacking Man Inside His Garage In Colorado
A female bear was euthanized this weekend after attacking a man at his home near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
June 01, 2021

Science TV Show: If Yellowstone Blew Up, We’d Die, $3 Trillion In Damages Caused
A science-oriented TV show speculated that when Yellowstone's volcano erupts, most everyone will die and will cost more than $3 trillion in damages.
June 01, 2021

Wyoming Game and Fish: Don’t Fight Grizzlies
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding people that no matter how tough they might think they are, a grizzly bear is tougher.
May 28, 2021

Hiker Injured By Bear In Yellowstone, First Incident of 2021
A man was injured Friday morning by a bear while hiking through Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials.
May 28, 2021

Grizzly Bear Spotted In Southwestern Wyoming Near Utah, Idaho
This is the farthest south grizzly bears have been verified since well before recovery efforts began in the 1970s
May 26, 2021

National Park Service Investigating Woman Charged By Grizzly In Yellowstone
A woman described as "heavyset" and in her mid-30s is under investigation for approaching grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrMay 25, 2021

Cheyenne Airport Won’t Open For Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne's airport will not be open in time for the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo because the airport will not be able to complete a runway construction project due to a cement shortage.
May 25, 2021

Several Wyoming Hunting Applications Due June 1
June 1 is a big day for Wyoming hunters; its the deadline to submit applications for many fall hunts for residents and nonresidents.
May 25, 2021

Blake Shelton Sells Out Cheyenne Frontier Days Concert
Blake Shelton's concert no longer had tickets available as of Monday, following in the steps of fellow CFD headliner Garth Brooks, whose concert sold out in under an hour when tickets went on sale last month.
May 25, 2021

Ammo Shortage Continues in Wyoming
Shawn Wagner, the owner of Wagners Outdoor Outfitters in Casper, said he has never seen an ammo shortage like this one.
Wendy CorrMay 23, 2021

Grand Teton Saw Busiest April on Record
Grand Teton National Park saw its busiest April in recorded history this year, with 87,739 recreation visits last month.
May 20, 2021

Highway Patrol To Ticket Drivers Who Pull Over To Look At Bears On Togwotee Pass
What started as a handful of people occasionally watching a grizzly has now turned into large crowds of people getting out of their illegally parked vehicles, creating a serious safety issue along this busy highway.
May 19, 2021

Bureau Of Land Management Offers $1,000 to Adopt Wild Horses
To encourage more people to adopt a wild horse, the Bureau of Land Management is offering an incentive of up to $1,000.
May 19, 2021
