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Wyoming Ticks Are Already Coming Out, Entomologist Bags 53 In Minutes
Think it’s too early in the year to worry about ticks in Wyoming? Think again. An entomologist collected 53 in about 40 minutes Sunday in Laramie County.
Mark HeinzMarch 26, 2024
Feds Want To Put Grizzlies In Washington; Will They Use Wyoming Bears?
After years of speculation over returning grizzlies to Washington’s North Cascades, the federal government has taken the first solid step toward reintroducing bears. Whether Wyoming grizzlies will be captured and transported to Washington’s mountains remains an open question.
Mark HeinzMarch 26, 2024
Mountain Lion Kills California Man, But Attacks In Wyoming Extremely Rare
A mountain lion attack in northern California on Saturday left one man dead and his brother severely maimed, but a Wyoming outfitter said such an attack is extremely unlikely here.
Mark HeinzMarch 25, 2024
Wyoming Wildlife Getting Used To New Network Of 9 Underpasses In Lincoln County
Since opening in October, the Dry Piney wildlife underpasses along Highway 189 near La Barge have already saved an estimated hundreds, if not thousands, of moose, deer, antelope, and other critters of all sizes.
Mark HeinzMarch 24, 2024
Why Tree Wells Are So Deadly For Skiers And Snowboarders
Two skiers have died in Wyoming in the past month after getting themselves caught in tree wells. The odds of surviving a tree well accident are incredibly low with an estimated 90% of people who get themselves stuck are unable to rescue themselves.
Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2024
Wyoming Game And Fish Proposes Unlimited Elk Tags To Cut Down On Gigantic Herds
In an effort to cull some of the state’s swelling elk herds, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department could offer unlimited cow/calf elk tags in some hunt areas this fall. Whether hunters can fill those tags, however, will depend upon getting access to private land.
Mark HeinzMarch 23, 2024
Pair Of Rescue Wolves From Canada Find Home At Yellowstone Sanctuary
Rescued from a roadside animal show due to substandard living conditions, Pilot and Index, a pair of gray wolves from Canada, have found a new home at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge, Montana.
Ruffin PrevostMarch 22, 2024
Stumbling Upon Newborn Bear Cubs & Stopping To Take Photos Not A Good Strategy
A shed antler hunter In Virginia thought he heard cries of a wounded rabbit, but discovered a pair of newborn black bear cubs. Luckily he didn't get his head ripped off when he stopped to take photos. The better strategy is to leave immediately.
Mark HeinzMarch 22, 2024
Wyoming Could Be Next To Restrict Wolf Trapping Because Of Grizzlies
Following a similar ruling in Montana, wolf trapping in Idaho was restricted Tuesday over concern that grizzly bears could get caught in wolf traps. Wyomingites are worried it could happen here.
Mark HeinzMarch 21, 2024
National Park Service Sued Over New No-Cash Policy At National Parks
The National Park Service is being sued for only taking electronic card payments at the entrances of several NPS sites. That doesn’t yet include Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks but observers say the writing is on the wall.
Andrew RossiMarch 21, 2024
Worried For Grizzlies, Judge Halts Year-Round Wolf Trapping In Idaho
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that conservation advocates proved Idaho's law letting people trap wolves year-round on private property could harm grizzly bears and blocked the practice.
Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2024
Yellowstone’s "Limpy The Coyote" Now Teaching Other Critters To Beg
Limpy the Coyote, Yellowstone's best-known animal con artist, is teaching other critters how to beg tourists for food. Wildlife observers say other coyotes have been picking up on the scam and following Limpy’s lead.
Mark HeinzMarch 20, 2024
Was An Evanston Couple Cornered By Wolves, Or Dogs?
An Evanston couple said they were terrified late Monday while out walking their dogs when they were cornered by three vicious canines that they suspect were wolves.
Mark HeinzMarch 19, 2024
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