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After all the fish in Saratoga Lake were killed last fall to rid the lake of a yellow perch infestation, it's being restocked with trout.

Wyoming's Zombie Lake Back From The Dead As Game And Fish Restocks Popular Saratoga Reservoir

After killing all the fish in Saratoga Lake last fall to rid it of invasive yellow perch, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is re-stocking the popular lake.

Mark HeinzMay 09, 2023

Mule deer cautiously approach a highway underpass along U.S. Highway 189 near Dry Piney. As many as 150 deer get killed every year there trying to cross the road, but it’s hoped that underpasses there can cut down on the roadkill.

New Highway Underpasses Near La Barge Could Save Hundreds Of Wyoming Deer From Becoming Roadkill

The deadliest stretch of highway for Wyoming Range mule deer is between La Barge and Big Piney. It's hoped future wildlife underpasses that will be built there will cut down on the carnage.

Mark HeinzMay 08, 2023

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Wyoming Hunters Say Don’t Punish Predators For Huge Big Game Winterkill

In the wake of a brutal winter killing tens of thousands of Wyoming big game animals, many hunters are saying they don’t want predators targeted too aggressively.

Mark HeinzMay 08, 2023

“Eating your tag” is a common saying among hunters, referencing an unsuccessful deer season. The “let a deer walk” prize drawing ask hunters to leave their tags unfilled this fall.

Wyoming Hunters Sitting Out Deer Season To Support Herds Devastated By Winterkill

A program to conserve Wyoming deer herds devastated by winterkill that asks hunters to turn in their deer tags for a chance to win prizes has gotten nationwide attention, with more than $100,000 in prizes donated so far.

Mark HeinzMay 05, 2023

Grizzly 399, Wyoming’s most famous bear, pictured here last summer, has yet to be seen this spring.

As The World Waits For Grizzly 399, The "B-List" Celebrity Bears Are Popping Out

Although Grizzly 399 has yet to make an appearance this spring in Grand Teton National Park, other well-known bears -- the b-listers -- are starting to show themselves.

Mark HeinzMay 05, 2023

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Wolf Hunts In Colorado ‘A Long Way Off, If Ever’ As State Seeks Management Similar To Wyoming’s

More wolves might not be coming this year to northern Colorado near the Wyoming state line. A legislative measure to delay their reintroduction is gaining steam, with the weight of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation behind it.

Mark HeinzMay 05, 2023

While it may be tempting to pull over and take carcasses, heads or other parts of wildlife from alongside roads, it's illegal without an $8 permit.

No, You Cannot Chop The Heads Off Of Wyoming Winterkill Animals To Get Antlers

Tempted to lop the head off one of those winterkill big game carcasses so you can keep the skull and antlers? You’ll need an interstate game tag first, Game and Fish says.

Mark HeinzMay 04, 2023

A pack of gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park.

Governor Gordon Tells Colorado They Will Not Be Getting Any Wolves From Wyoming

Colorado is having trouble finding wolves for its reintroduction program scheduled to begin this year. Gov. Mark Gordon says they won't be getting any wolves from Wyoming.

Mark HeinzMay 03, 2023

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Bear, Mountain Lion Kill Quotas May Be Raised To Protect Devastated Wyoming Big Game Herds

With some premiere big game herds devastated by winterkill, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission will meet Monday to consider allowing higher hunting quotas for black bears and mountain lions.

Mark HeinzMay 03, 2023

Facebook posts, such as this one on the Wild Love Images wildlife photography Facebook page, show photos of a grizzly bear that was reported to have been shot and left dead Monday on the North Fork Highway between Cody and Yellowstone Park.

‘This Bear Can’t Die In Vain’: Wyoming Residents Incensed Over Grizzly Shot, Left Dead By Roadside

A large male grizzly that people had reported seeing alive and well just east of Yellowstone Park in recent days was found shot dead off U.S. Highway 14-16-20 early Monday, sparking outrage among locals.

Mark HeinzMay 02, 2023

Shed antler hunting season opened Monday on the National Elk Refuge in Teton County, and opens May 15 elsewhere around Wyoming.

Repeat Wyoming Shed Antler Hunt Violator Banned From Federal Lands And Hunting For 5 Years

A Bozeman, Montana, man convicted of illegally stashing shed antlers in Wyoming — to profit by selling them as dog chews — can’t set foot on federal public land or hunt anywhere in the world for five years.

Mark HeinzMay 01, 2023

These 1876 Winchester rifles were displayed by Greg Garlick on Saturday at the New Frontier Gun Show and Western Collectibles Show in Cheyenne.

With Antique Guns Going For $30K Or More, Premier Firearms Show Finds Home In Wyoming

There were several model 1876 Winchesters for sale Saturday at the New Frontier Gun Show and Western Collectibles Show in Cheyenne, ranging in price from about $3,000 for those in more heavily used condition to at least $30,000 for one in near-mint condition.

Mark HeinzMay 01, 2023

Scientists demonstrate a drone they've placed inside the taxidermied body of a bird.

Scientists Make Flying Zombie Drones From Dead Birds To Better Monitor Wildlife

To make less-intrusive drones to monitor wildlife, some scientists have created what could be described as “zombie birds” using a combination of electronics and taxidermy. However, some Wyomingites said taxidermy drones aren’t likely to catch on here.

Mark HeinzApril 28, 2023

Peter Gros, left, hosts the “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” nature documentary series, now in its 60th year. He follows in the footsteps of legendary hosts Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler, right.

‘Wild Kingdom’ Host Wants To Shoot Episodes In Wyoming

With the Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom” series in its 60th year, the show’s current host, Peter Gros, said he’s interested in filming some episodes in Wyoming

Mark HeinzApril 28, 2023

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Washington ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Makes Gunmaker Thankful To Be In Wyoming

An “assault weapons” ban and other gun control measures implemented in Washington state this week make a gun manufacturer happy to be in Wyoming, but some gun rights advocates worry about the long-term implications.

Mark HeinzApril 27, 2023

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Wildlife Winterkill Leaves Grim Reality — Gathering Hundreds Of Carcasses On Wyoming Highways

This winter’s grim tally of roadkill and starved animals continues to mount, although tallies from the Wyoming Department of Transportation are actually lower than some previous years.

Mark HeinzApril 27, 2023

Fences on the Sun family ranch west of Casper — like many across Wyoming — have been hammered by huge snowdrifts this winter.

Record Winter Claims Another Casualty Around Wyoming — Fences

As massive snowbanks start finally start to melt across Wyoming, they’re leaving ruined fences in their wake and a daunting amount of work for ranchers and state road crews.

Mark HeinzApril 26, 2023

The annual Elk Fest in Jackson Hole features a shed antler auction for what area Boy Scouts collect from the National Wildlife Refuge. The auction typically brings in about $280,000, of which 25% goes to western Wyoming Scout troops.

Jackson Braces For Throngs Of Shed Antler Hunters, But Boy Scouts Get A Head Start

Mobs of shed antler hunters are expected to descend on Jackson on Monday in what could be the last season for many nonresidents. But area Boy Scouts have already had their traditional first crack at shed hunting the National Elk Refuge.

Mark HeinzApril 26, 2023

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Colorado Lawmakers File Last-Ditch Effort To Halt Wolf Reintroduction

In an apparent effort to delay Colorado’s imminent reintroduction of wolves, and possibly allow wolf hunting, some lawmakers there have introduced a bill to have the predators designated an “experimental population.”

Mark HeinzApril 26, 2023

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Wyoming Shed Hunting Season Delayed Everywhere In Wyoming Except Teton County

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced Tuesday that it will delay the shed antler hunting season across much of Wyoming until May 15 – two weeks after the normal start date. Shed hunting will start as normal, on May 1, in the premier areas of Teton County.

Mark HeinzApril 26, 2023

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Black Bear Shrugs Off Bear Spray To Steal Hiker’s Dog: ‘Holy Crap,’ Says Wyoming Wildlife Official

Despite being sprayed and beaten by a hiker, a black bear in Canada killed a dog and stashed its carcass. A Wyoming wildlife official said his reaction to the incident was, “Holy crap.”

Mark HeinzApril 25, 2023

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20 MPH Robot Bear That Simulates Grizzly Attack To Tour Wyoming This Summer

Are you calm enough to deploy bear spray if a 1,000-pound grizzly is charging after you? To help you prepare, a remote-controlled robot bear that can travel 20 mph will tour Wyoming this summer to teach grace under pressure.

Mark HeinzApril 25, 2023

This mule deer buck laid down to sleep in the Upper Green River Basin, then froze to death in place and was buried by blowing snow.

I-80 A Corridor Of Death As Wyoming Wildlife Officials May Not Know Extent Of Winterkill Until July

A Wyoming Game and Fish official says it might be months before the full scope of winter death among some of the state’s premier big game herds is known.

Mark HeinzApril 24, 2023

Zachary Key and his son Parker of LaBarge, Wyoming enjoy hunting together. This year, Zachary is asking fellow hunters to forfeit their deer hunts this fall after deer were hit with devastating winterkill. Instead, deer tags can be used as “raffle tickets” for prize drawings.

Wyoming Hunter Asks Others To Sacrifice Deer Tags For Prize Drawings

An avid hunter from LaBarge, Wyoming has an idea to save a few deer this fall after a vicious winterkill: Turn deer tags into raffle tickets for expensive prizes.

Mark HeinzApril 24, 2023

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