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Park Service Asks Public Not To Drive Over Elk
The National Park Service is advising people to check under their cars for elk before driving off.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Rising Humidity Helping Firefighters Battle 1,000-Acre Robinson Fire
Milder temperatures and rising humidity are expected to help firefighters battle the Robinson wildfire which covers more than 1,000 acres of land near Buffalo.
June 15, 2021
Fatal Disease Found In Devils Tower Bats
Researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome in bats at Devils Tower National Monument this week.
June 15, 2021
Grizzly Hazing To Occur on Togwotee Pass Because Of Irresponsible Human Behavior
As a result of continued harassment by wildlife viewers creating unsafe conditions on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct targeted hazing operations on grizzly bear 863.
June 13, 2021
Wyoming Hunting Group Encourages Use Of Lead-Free Ammo, Tackle
Sporting Lead-Free hopes to reduce lead consumed inadvertently by people and wildlife and is proposing ways to help anglers and hunters see the positives of choosing tackle and ammo that doesnt poison the environment.
June 13, 2021
Visitor Spending In Wyoming’s National Parks Down $65 Million Last Year
Wyoming's national park sites saw a $65 million decline in visitor spending last year, according to data released by the National Park Service.
June 13, 2021
Judge Blocks Development of 400,000 Acres of Oil/Gas Leases Due to Sage Grouse
A federal judge is blocking the development of more than 400,000 acres of oil and gas leases in Wyoming and Montana, ruling the U.S. Bureau of Land Management did not adequately consider the impact of development on the regions sage grouse.
June 11, 2021
Hoping to Avoid More Bloodshed, Yellowstone Biologist Urges Public To Respect Bears
After multiple bear encounters with humans in recent weeks, one of Yellowstone's leading bear biologists posted a video this week to educate visitors on what to do if or when they encounter a bear.
June 11, 2021
Yellowstone Continues Breaking Records, Sees Best May Ever In 2021
Yellowstone National Park continues to see massive amount of visitors ever since it reopened to the public last year following the coronavirus shutdown and again recorded another milestone: the best May visitation numbers on record.
June 11, 2021
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