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A grizzly bear made a stop by a firefighter spike camp late Thursday near the small down of Avon in western Montana. The firefighters stayed calm, and the bear left on its own.

Grizzly Shows Up At Camp For Montana Wildland Firefighters

A grizzly bear ambled right up to a spike camp for wildland firefighters in western Montana late Thursday. They were lucky all he wanted was to eat some leaves off a bush.

Mark HeinzSeptember 12, 2025

The fate of about 3,000 mustangs in central Wyoming remains uncertain, as the date for rounding them up keeps changing.

On-Again, Off-Again Controversial Wyoming Mustang Roundup Off Again

The date for rounding up roughly 3,000 mustangs in the remote Red Desert keeps being set, then postponed, with summer 2026 being the latest projection. Horse advocates are trying to get the roundup shut down for good.

Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2025

Pronghorn, commonly called antelope travel along the Path of the Pronghorn, a network of migratory routes between summer range near Grand Teton National Park and winter range near Rock Springs.

Game And Fish Wants To Protect Historic 'Path Of The Pronghorn' Migration Route

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission on Wednesday voted to protect a network of wildlife routes known as the "Path of the Pronghorn" between the Grand Teton area and the Red Desert as a protected migration corridor.

Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2025

A male moose became infatuated with a life-sized wooden moose standing outside the Roosevelt Center in Red Lodge, Montana, on Monday. He liked the statue so much he tried to mate with it.

Young Male Moose Tries To Mate With A Wooden Moose In Montana

A male moose became infatuated with a life-sized wooden moose standing outside the Roosevelt Center in Red Lodge, Montana, on Monday. He liked the statue so much he tried to mate with it.

Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2025

A body thought to be that of a man who went missing in June 2024 after an apparent kayaking accident on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park was found Sunday, at a depth of 420 feet.

Body Recovered 420 Feet Deep In Jackson Lake Likely Kayaker Missing Since 2024

A body thought to be that of a man who went missing in June 2024 after an apparent kayaking accident on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park was found Sunday, at a depth of 420 feet.

Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2025

This trout has injuries ranking 4, or massive injury, on a hooking injury scale developed by Jeff Glaid, Game and Fish fisheries biologist in the Casper Region.

Wyoming Anglers’ Shift To Catch-and-Release Fuels Worry For Maimed Fish

The fishing culture in Wyoming has shifted from catching fish for food to catch-and-release fishing. That’s raised concerns about fish suffering multiple injuries from being hooked over and over again.

Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2025

Video of a hopping bison getting crowded by tourists at Yellowstone National Park has been viewed nearly 10 million times since Friday. What many people don’t realize is the bison wasn’t being playful, it was read to mangle them, a biologist says.

Dimwitted Yellowstone Tourists Believe Angry Bison Was "Performing" For Them

Although tourists in Yellowstone laughed at an angry bison and thought it was "performing" for them, bison biologists say the "hopping" bison was building up for an attack, a turn that could have been tragic for the tourists holding their smartphones.

Andrew RossiSeptember 08, 2025

The Dollar Lake Fire came close to the historic GP Bar Ranch and the old stone house still standing there.

Dollar Lake Fire Takes A Run At Squaretop, Historic GP Ranch

Those in western Wyoming worried about the Dollar Lake Fire making a run at the state’s famous landmark Squaretop Mountain don’t have to worry any longer — it happened. It’s also threatening the Historic GP Ranch.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 08, 2025

Karl Brauneis of Lander prefers to hunt the old-school way. He shot this elk at 45 yards with a Winchester .30-30 rifle.

Wyoming Old-Timers Say Hunting Ain’t What It Used To Be

Hunters of a certain age might wax nostalgic for a simpler time. Back then, hunting tags were readily available at the local store and knocking on a local rancher’s door and politely asking permission to hunt on his land usually worked.

Mark HeinzSeptember 07, 2025

Wyoming backcountry hunter Vance McGahey has tried numerous ways of packing out meat. A few years ago, he settled on using pack goats.

Wyoming Hunting: How to Haul Out Elk Meat

In Wyoming, hunters often kill their game miles away from their vehicles, so it takes a combination of skill, improvisation and pack goats to get the meat back. Knowing how to break down a carcass is just as vital as knowing how to bring an animal down.

Mark HeinzSeptember 07, 2025

The root section of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. There hasn't been a volcanic eruption in Yellowstone National Park for more than 70,000 years. Whenever the next one comes, it’s likely to be a massive lava flow instead of a humanity-ending explosion.

Yellowstone’s Next Eruption: Flow Of Superheated Ooze, Not Humanity-Ending Explosion

Good news! Scientists say the next time the supervolcano in Yellowstone erupts, it won't be a humanity-ended explosion. Instead, it's likely to be a massive lava flow of superheated ooze. Whenever it happens, it will be the first volcanic eruption in more than 70,000 years.

Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2025

Thermopolis hot spring Denise Lett via Alamy 9 7 25

Thermopolis Claims 'The World's Largest Mineral Hot Spring’ — But Is It?

The Big Spring, the main source of Thermopolis's hot mineral water, has been called "the world's largest mineral hot spring" since 1900. No other place has challenged that, but scientists and Guinness World Records haven't confirmed it.

Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2025

The Wyoming hunting outlook for the 2025 season is excellent for elk, cautiously optimistic for mule deer and improving for antelope.

Wyoming Hunting 2025: Elk Plentiful, Deer And Antelope On The Rebound 

The Wyoming hunting outlook for the 2025 season is excellent for elk, cautiously optimistic for mule deer and improving for antelope. But some prime hunting grounds are closed as crews fight a pair of large wildfires in the western part of the state.

Mark HeinzSeptember 07, 2025

Wolves in the wild can’t afford to waste time and energy. Even when they seem to romp and play — almost like giant puppies — there’s serious purpose behind it, wildlife biologists say.

Why Wolves Sometimes Play Around Like Giant Puppies

Wolves in the wild can’t afford to waste time and energy. Even when they seem to romp and play — almost like giant puppies — there’s serious purpose behind it, wildlife biologists say.

Mark HeinzSeptember 06, 2025

An aerial view of Aspen Alley in Medicine Bow National Forest. The surrounding forest has been cleared of dead and dying aspen and lodgepole pine trees as part of an effort to revitalize the aspen grove, reduce fire danger, and improve wildlife habitat. New aspen saplings are already growing in the newly cleared area.

One Man's Mission To Resurrect Wyoming's Aspen Alley

Dennis Faerber's mission is to restore Wyoming's famed Aspen Alley back to its full glory. Half of the trees on Forest Road 801 off the Battle Pass Scenic Byway in southern Wyoming were dead and another 25% were dying. So, they're starting over.

Andrew RossiSeptember 06, 2025

The Dollar Lake Fire comes to the west bank of the Green River with Squaretop Mountain in the background.

Western Wyoming Wildfire Threatens Famous View Of Squaretop Mountain

Residents of Sublette County are worried that views of Squaretop Mountain might forever be altered with the encroachment of the Dollar Lake Fire. The setting is one of the state's most recognizable landscapes, even once appearing on Wyoming's license plate.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 05, 2025

Steep, rugged terrain is slowing down progress for the more than 500 personnel fighting the nearly 16,000-acre Dollar Lake Fire about 40 miles north of Pinedale. It’s burning along the Green River Lakes and is within sight of Squaretop Mountain.

Dollar Lake Fire Burning Along Green River Lakes, Within Sight Of Squaretop

Steep, rugged terrain is slowing down progress for the more than 500 personnel fighting the nearly 16,000-acre Dollar Lake Fire about 40 miles north of Pinedale. It’s burning along the Green River Lakes and is within sight of Squaretop Mountain.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 04, 2025

Burning piles of slash, or the leftover material from logging, during cool, wet weather helps reduce the risk of massive summer wildfires.

Wyoming’s Zero-Tolerance Wildfire Policy Leaves No Room For ‘Let It Burn'

Wildfire can play a cleansing role in nature, but in much of Wyoming it is considered too risky to let it burn. That’s why agencies rush to put out fires as soon as they can.

Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2025

This curious cow elk in the Greys River area in Teton County was undeterred by old human and horse scent at a game trail camera site.

One-Eared Elk Named Van Gogh A Good Sign For Elk Hunting

A one-eared elk, nicknamed 'van Gogh' is one of many elk visiting an area with a webcam on a daily basis. The number of elk is encouraging to hunters as this area was wiped-out by the hard winter of 2022-2023.

Mark HeinzSeptember 02, 2025

Wyoming hunters might dream of finding gigantic mule deer bucks this fall, but mule deer numbers are down.

Wyoming Mule Deer Numbers Down, But There Are Monster Bucks For Hunters

Numbers in Wyoming’s mule deer herds are down but finally bouncing back after the horrific winterkill of 2022-2023. Even so, there are some monster bucks out there for hunters this season.

Mark HeinzSeptember 02, 2025

Spending time in Wyoming’s vast Killpecker Sand Dunes deserves a spot on anyone’s bucket list. It feels like visiting another planet — a place where the sand sings to you.

Wyoming’s Vast Killpecker Dunes: Like Another Planet Where The Sand Sings To You

Spending time in Wyoming’s vast Killpecker Sand Dunes deserves a spot on anyone’s bucket list. It feels like visiting another planet — a place where the sand sings to you.

Bill SniffinSeptember 01, 2025

People might think their dogs would rush in to save them from a mauling if a grizzly attacks. But you shouldn’t bet your life on it. Research shows Fido is more likely to get the bear mad, then run, leaving their owners to become brunch.

Don't Count On Your Dog To Save You From A Bear Attack

A prominent bear biologist in Utah studied more than 300 bear-human conflicts involving dogs in North America. 80% of the time, dogs didn’t respond to bears attacking their humans. In many cases, dogs “sat and watched" the attacks.

Mark HeinzAugust 31, 2025

As e-bikes gain popularity with Wyoming hunters for their quiet access and convenience, concerns grow over trail regulations and the impact on previously secluded hunting grounds.

E-Bikes Transform Wyoming Hunting, Spark Debate Over Backcountry Crowding

E-bikes are increasingly part of Wyoming's hunting scene. That means more accessibility for more people in the outdoors, which is both good and bad, depending upon the perspective. 

Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2025

Farmers and fire crews work together to place irrigation pipes around West Yellowstone, Montana, in September 1988. When the still-raging Yellowstone fires turned toward West Yellowstone, fire crews asked local farmers if they could bring their irrigation pipes to form a defensive barrier around the gateway community and save it from the flames.

Firefighters Once Blew Up A River To Save West Yellowstone From Wildfire

During the 1988 Yellowstone wildfires, Idaho farmers set up irrigation pipes to save West Yellowstone from the fast-moving flames. To move enough water through the pipes, they used explosives to blow a hole in the Madison River.

Andrew RossiAugust 30, 2025

Majestic images of mountain lions leaping across gullies are most likely staged with captive animals. World-renowned Wyoming wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen is on a mission to end the “game farms” that abuse and exploit those wild animals.

'Breathtaking’ Images Of Leaping Mountain Lions Likely Staged In Game Farms

Majestic images of mountain lions leaping across gullies are most likely staged with captive animals. World-renowned Wyoming wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen is on a mission to end the game farms that abuse and exploit those wild animals.

Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2025

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Lower 48 Bears Are More ‘Grouchy’ And Prone To Attack, Biologist Says

A woman was attacked by a bear in Glacier National Park, Montana, this week — and experts say she’s lucky her hiking partner blasted it with bear spray. A biologist says bears in the Lower 48 are generally more “grouchy” than their northern cousins.

Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2025

A gigantic Wyoming ranch once got 57 landowner hunting tags even though each property is allowed just two tags. Legislators on Friday discussed a proposal to limit landowner tags to prevent properties from becoming private hunting clubs.

Gigantic Wyoming Ranch Once Got 57 Landowner Hunting Tags; Legislature Eyes Cap

A gigantic Wyoming ranch once got 57 landowner hunting tags even though each property is allowed just two tags. Legislators on Friday discussed a proposal to limit landowner tags to prevent properties from becoming private hunting clubs.

Mark HeinzAugust 29, 2025

The Big Horn County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that the body of Grant Gardner, 38, has been found and recovered from Cloud Peak in the Bighorn Mountains. Gardner summited the peak on July 29, touching off an extensive 20-day search.

Body Of Missing Minnesota Hiker Found, Recovered From Bighorn Mountains

The Big Horn County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that the body of Grant Gardner, 38, has been found and recovered from Cloud Peak in the Bighorn Mountains. Gardner summited the peak on July 29, touching off an extensive 20-day search.

Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2025

Some worry that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule would impinge upon Wyoming’s prime remote hunting and angling areas.

Ending Roadless Rule Threatens Wyoming’s Hunting and Fishing, Outdoors Groups Say

The 2001 Roadless Rule applies to remote areas all over Wyoming, and the Trump administration might rescind it. Outdoors groups claim that could ruin prime hunting and fishing spots, while others say the rule has stunted proper management of forests.

Mark HeinzAugust 27, 2025

Gary Wadhams, a member of the volunteer Sand Wash Advocate Team (SWAT), prepares to dart wild horse mares with fertility-control drugs in northwest Colorado.

Colorado Shoots Mustangs With Birth-Control Darts, Why Doesn’t Wyoming?

In Colorado, volunteers shoot female wild horses with darts loaded with fertility-control drugs to manage herd numbers. Wyoming doesn’t, because its vast rangelands and huge mustang herds make birth control for horses impractical.

Mark HeinzAugust 27, 2025

The Dollar Lake Fire blew up from about 20-30 acres the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, to nearly 1,400 by the next morning. It's now about 13,500 acres and burning on the east side of the Green River near Dollar Lake, and about 5.5 miles west of Square Top Mountain.

‘We Can See The Flames’: Sleepless Nights As Wildfires Burn Within Sight

Even with cooler temperatures, higher humidity and rain, a pair of western Wyoming wildfires continue to grow. That’s causing sleepless nights for those nearby who “can see the flames” from their front porch.

Greg JohnsonAugust 26, 2025

The GPS service onX Hunt is practically standard equipment for hunters, but its accuracy might be off by a few yards. That’s enough to get users charged with trespassing — and into big trouble.

Popular Hunting App May Not Keep You From Trespassing — Or Out Of Big Trouble

The GPS service onX Hunt is practically standard equipment for hunters, but its accuracy can be off by a few yards. That’s enough to potentially get users charged with trespassing — and into big trouble.

Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2025

Firefighting crews working a pair of uncontained wildfires in western Wyoming can expect some help from Mother Nature this week. Unseasonably cool, humid and wet weather will park over the fires through Friday. This image shows volumes of smoke rising from the Dollar Lake Fire.

Week Of Cool, Wet Weather Expected To Park Over Uncontained Wyoming Wildfires

Firefighting crews working a pair of uncontained wildfires in western Wyoming can expect some help from Mother Nature this week. Unseasonably cool, humid and wet weather will park over the fires through Friday.

Greg JohnsonAugust 25, 2025

Pilot Nick Dew drops a load of retardant on a wildfire in Wyoming from his Tanker 837.

Former Air Force Pilot Trades Military Missions For Slurry-Bombing Wildfires

Wyoming’s exploding wildfire season has multiple aircraft running from sunrise to sundown dropping huge volumes of retardant on them. Nick Dew is one of them, a retired Air Force pilot who now runs missions slurry-bombing wildfires.

Jackie DorothyAugust 24, 2025

Bullfrogs will eat anything they can fit in their mouths. Here, a bullfrog feeds on anogther frog.

Invasive — And Cannibalistic — Bullfrogs Are Taking Over The West

States across the U.S. West are declaring war on invasive bullfrogs that eat everything in their path — including other bullfrogs. In Wyoming, officials say they’re a problem, but prefer the public doesn’t hunt them.

Anna-Louise JacksonAugust 24, 2025

Calcite Springs in the northeast corner of Yellowstone National Park smells bad, even by Yellowstone standards. That's because it's one of the few places in the park where molten sulfur and petroleum come together to form giant, putrid-smelling balls of oil.

The Worst Smelling Place In Yellowstone: Calcite Springs, Where Sulfur And Oil Come Together

Calcite Springs, a thermal feature in the northeast corner of Yellowstone, is one of the park's lesser-known thermal features. It's best known for how awful it smells due to the molten sulfur and petroleum melding to form giant, putrid-smelling balls of oil.

Andrew RossiAugust 24, 2025

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