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No Tourists Attacked Or Killed When Moose Goes To The Movies In Alaska
Unlike what seems to be the norm in the Lower 48, no one was injured or killed when a moose entered a movie theatre in Kenai, Alaska. As opposed to what frequently happens in Yellowstone, no one attempted to pet or ride the wild animal.
Jimmy OrrApril 23, 2023
Those ‘Other’ Deer: Wyoming Whitetail Often Ignored, But Still Loved By Some Hunters
Whitetail deer are often regarded as an afterthought among Wyoming’s big game animals – overshadowed by elk, antelope and mule deer. But some hunters still treasure them.
Mark HeinzApril 21, 2023
Still No Sign Of Teton Park Grizzly 399, But Close Followers Of Famed Bruin Not Too Concerned
Wyoming’s most beloved bear, Grizzly 399, has yet to emerge from her den, but some of her closest followers say there’s no reason to worry, yet.
Mark HeinzApril 21, 2023
Orphaned Wyoming Mountain Lion Cubs Find Home In South Dakota Zoo
At least two of four orphaned mountain lion cubs captured last year near Pinedale are thriving at a South Dakota wildlife park.
Mark HeinzApril 20, 2023
Lummis And Barrasso Call Lead Ammunition Ban “Activist-Driven Nonsense”
Wyoming’s U.S. senators joined an ongoing battle to stop the ban of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on public lands, claiming the effort’s nothing but “activist-driven nonsense” and would unjustly punish Wyoming hunters and anglers.
Mark HeinzApril 20, 2023
Shooting Range Scaring Off Hundreds Of Struggling Wyoming Antelope, Rancher Says
Gunfire from a shooting range near Big Piney has kept hundreds of antelope from seeking shelter on some of the last suitable ground there this winter, says an area rancher.
Mark HeinzApril 20, 2023
When It Comes To Wind, Wyoming Blows All Other States Away
It won’t come as a surprise to Wyomingites that the Cowboy State is the windiest in the lower 48 states. Only Alaska is windier.
Wendy CorrApril 19, 2023
At Nearly 100 Inches, It’s Been Riverton’s Snowiest Winter Ever
The 2022-23 winter has broken another record for Riverton, Wyoming, where 92.6 inches of snow eclipses the previous record set more than a century ago.
Wendy CorrApril 19, 2023
Someone Got a Deal – Wyoming T. Rex Sells for Bargain Price of $5.3 Million
The fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, sourced from three specimens unearthed in Wyoming and Montana, sold for a “disappointing” $5.3 million at an auction in Zurich on Tuesday.
Wendy CorrApril 19, 2023
More Than 10,000 Antelope Hunting Tags Cut In Wake Of Brutal Wyoming Winterkill
With the ultimate antelope death toll from the worst winter in recent memory still unknown, game managers Tuesday agreed to cut more than 10,000 hunting tags for the struggling herds this fall.
Mark HeinzApril 18, 2023
After Massive Wyoming Big Game Winterkill, Some Hunters Worry Predators Will Decimate Herds
With big game herds facing huge losses from winterkill, some Wyoming hunters say it’s time to turn up the heat on predators to prevent losing even more antelope, deer and elk.
Mark HeinzApril 18, 2023
In Wake Of Bird Flu Killing Wyoming Mountain Lion, Experts Say Virus Is Unpredictable
It’s difficult to say whether the recent death of a Wyoming mountain lion from bird flu indicates more mammals with catch the virus.
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2023
Spring Warm-Up Triggers First Floods Of Season In Rural Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain is reporting the first spring flood in Wyoming this year. Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day said there’s probably more to come.
Wendy CorrApril 17, 2023
Brutal Winter Could Delay Shed Antler Season, The Last For Nonresidents Before New Regs Kick In
Because of persistent winter conditions, the last shed antler hunting season allowing nonresidents to start their treasure hunts at the same time as Wyomingites could be delayed. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission discussed the situation Monday.
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2023
In Rare Time Fishing Alone, Wyoming Dad Reels In Record Longnose Suckerfish
With four kids, 12 chickens, a busy job and an outdoors podcast, Patrick Edwards doesn't always get to fish alone. But when he did recently, he caught a record-shattering fish from a secret bend of the Wind River.
Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2023
Elk Chilling Out Near Yellowstone Mountain Lion Lucky Big Cat Wasn’t Hungry
A mountain lion that had a bull elk walk right up to it recently in Yellowstone Park had just finished eating a bighorn sheep, and apparently wasn’t interested in dessert, park officials said.
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2023
Wyoming Arborists Say Tree Vaxing Can Be A Good Idea, But It Depends
Many tree services call customers this time of year to recommend they get injections to protect against pests. The treatments can be expensive, and some wonder if they’re really necessary. Arborists say it depends.
April 16, 2023
Crossing Fences: Legal Squabble Over “Wildlife-Friendly” Fencing In Teton County Could Impact State
A Wyoming couple is suing Teton County over an ordinance which requires "wildlife-friendly" fencing in the county. They argue it's government overreach by forcing landowners to install fencing which, in their case, is ineffective for containing horses.
Mark HeinzApril 14, 2023
Why Are There So Many Mountain Lions Being Spotted In Wyoming Towns?
Mountain lions occasionally wandering into urban areas is nothing new in Wyoming, but there’s been a recent flurry of big cats taking to the streets, though it’s not certain whether that’s because of the harsh winter, a predator expert said.
Mark HeinzApril 13, 2023
Judge Blocks Biden Water Rule; Wyoming Governor, Ranchers Applaud Decision
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Clean Water Act rule from the Biden Administration, which some Wyoming officials said would be too broad and punitive, especially against ranchers and farmers.
Mark HeinzApril 13, 2023
Wyoming Hunters, Outfitters Support Hunting Tag Cutbacks In Wake Of Devastating Winterkill
Massive winterkill – particularly among some of Wyoming’s premier antelope herds – has prompted the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to propose significant cutbacks in hunting tags this fall.
Mark HeinzApril 12, 2023
Weather Whiplash: Cheyenne Obliterates Old Record, Hits 80 Degrees on Tuesday
After record-setting cold and snow this past winter, Cheyenne residents experienced a weather whiplash this week, hitting a record 80 degrees Tuesday.
Wendy CorrApril 11, 2023
Cheyenne’s Water Options May Dry Up As Colorado River Crisis Looms
Cheyenne faces an uncertain future for its water supply due to the Colorado River crisis, and looking to the ranches west of the city probably isn’t an option.
Mark HeinzApril 11, 2023
As Winter Kills Game Herds By The Thousands, Fate Of Wyoming’s Wild Mustangs Uncertain
While antelope, deer and even elk struggle to survive one on the worst winters in recent memory, the fate of Wyoming’s wild mustangs remains largely unknown.
Mark HeinzApril 11, 2023