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ATF ‘Pistol Brace’ Ruling Could Have Sweeping Impacts For Wyoming Gun Owners
An ATF ruling that would classify firearms outfitted with pistol braces as short-barreled rifles could require up to 40 million guns to be registered, something many gun owners see as unconstitutional.
Mark HeinzJanuary 16, 2023
No Hunting Tag Hikes: Senate Rejects Bill To Raise Nonresident Fees By Up To 200%
A bill that would have raised some out-of-state hunting tag fees up to 200% for Wyoming big game and trophy game species died in Senate.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Wyoming Legislators Say No To $40 Million Expense To Build Bike Routes And Paths In State
Members of a Wyoming House committee narrowly voted down House Bill 48 which would have used $40 million to build pedestrian and bicycle paths across the state.
Renée JeanJanuary 13, 2023
15 Miles From Civilization, Someone Removed Yellowstone Snowmobiler’s Ignition Key
It could been a dire situation for Yellowstone snowmobiler Chris Brookhart as someone removed the ignition key from his snowmobile 15 miles from civilization on Tuesday. It turns out someone hid the key on purpose.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Committee OKs Up To 200% Hike For Nonresident Wyoming Hunting Tags
Calling Wyoming the Saudi Arabia Of Antelope, an outfitter and former Wildlife Task Force member said Wyoming should put a premium price tag on its premium and often once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Legislators Worried About Californication Of Wyoming, Introduce Bill Protecting Rodeos
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams is championing legislation that would prevent towns and counties from banning activities like rodeos. Sen. Dan Laursen says he is concerned with influx of Californians to the state, especially to Jackson.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 12, 2023
Rare Green Comet To Pass By Earth Starting This Week; Wyomingites Have Best Views In Country
A once-in-50,000 year green comet will start its trek past the Earth on Thursday. Due to the lack of light pollution, Wyoming is the best place in the country to see it.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 12, 2023
Tree-Killing Squirrels To Blame For Removal Of 100-Year-Old Cottonwoods From Cheyenne Park
An overpopulation of aggressive squirrels and aging cottonwoods are clashing, prompting two dozen century-old trees to be removed from Holliday Park in Cheyenne. City officials say the overmature trees are no match for the damaging rodents.
Wendy CorrJanuary 10, 2023
Colorado Driver Taunts Elk, And It Promptly Trashes His Tire
A Colorado man got more than he bargained for after he taunted a bull elk on the road. After playfully asking the elk if it wanted to fight, the elk promptly punctured one of his tires.
Mark HeinzJanuary 09, 2023
Bill Would Hike Some Wyoming Nonresident Hunting Tags More Than 200%
A bill pending in the Wyoming Legislature would dramatically hike fees for nonresident hunters wanting to get 'special draw' hunting tags. Deer would go from $288 to $826 (a 187% jump) and antelope would increase from $288 to $874 (a 203% jump).
Mark HeinzJanuary 06, 2023
Fungus, Not Bird Flu, Killed 81 Ducks At Ocean Lake
It was a fungal infection, not bird flu, that killed 81 ducks at Ocean Lake in central Wyoming this fall, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports.
Mark HeinzJanuary 06, 2023
Mountain Lions Kill 15 Dogs In 30 Days in Colorado Town
Mountain lions cut a bloody swath through the dog population around a town in rural Boulder County, Colorado, killing as many as 15 dogs in 30 days.
Mark HeinzJanuary 06, 2023
Wyoming Moose Population Continues Decline, Colorado Issues More Moose Hunting Licenses
Wyoming was known as the premier moose hunting destination in the Lower 48, but no longer. Colorado now has a larger moose population and issues more moose hunting licenses. State Sen. Larry HIcks blames wolves and grizzlies for the decline.
Mark HeinzJanuary 06, 2023
Colorado 911 Centers Getting Besieged With iPhone False Alarms At Ski Resorts; Warn Wyoming Of Onslaught
With more than 70 false alerts from iPhones over Christmas weekend, a Colorado, search and rescue responder warns it could be a sign of things to come for Wyoming.
Mark HeinzJanuary 05, 2023
More Than 600 Elk Now Live Outside Lander; Sportsmen Believe It’s Due To Wolves
Eight years ago about 50 elk started showing up near Lander. Now the herd is more than 600. Sportsmen believe the move from the Wind River Mountains is because of the threat of wolves.
Mark HeinzJanuary 05, 2023
Yellowstone Floating Human Foot Report Released; Floating Dark Clumps Discovered Too
Yellowstone National Park officials on Tuesday released a long-awaited report on the human foot found floating in a hot pool last summer. Fatty deposits and dark clumps were also discovered near the shoe.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 04, 2023
Nationwide Hunting Ban For Convicted Poachers Helps Shut Down Criminals, Even Wealthy Ones
A 48-state hunting ban for poachers, which includes Wyoming, is a useful tool to help shut down illegal wildlife killers, particularly wealthy ones. Although they may just travel to Canada or Africa to poach.
Mark HeinzJanuary 04, 2023
Don’t Worry, There Are No Escaped Rhinos Running Wild Along Interstate 25
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department was besieged with phone calls after a parody Facebook account announced that two rhinoceroses were running loose on I-25 after a transport vehicle crashed.
Mark HeinzJanuary 03, 2023
Five Men Who Poached In Wyoming Now Banned From Hunting Nearly Everywhere Else In U.S.
For the fifth time in the past few months, Wyoming has invoked a severe 48-state hunting ban, which strips poachers of their rights to hunt or fish in all but two states.
Mark HeinzDecember 31, 2022
Semi-Truck Kills 13 Bison Near Yellowstone, State Vet Says Deadliest Collision He’s Seen
A semi-truck crashed into a herd of bison on Wednesday evening killing 13 of them. Montana's state veterinarian told Cowboy State Daily it's the deadliest crash of its type he's aware of.
Clair McFarlandDecember 30, 2022
3 Wyoming County Responder Groups Launch Massive Search Effort After False Alarm From Snowmobiler’s Phone
After a minor wreck set off a snowmobilers iPhone emergency alert, search and rescue squads in two counties, along with a chopper crew from a third county, were scrambled for what turned out to be a fruitless three-hour search.
Mark HeinzDecember 29, 2022
Colorado Pack Started By Wyoming Wolves Likely Hasn’t Spawned Second Pack
Potential sightings of wolves in Colorado outside of the North Park packs established territory dont necessarily mean another pack has formed in that state. Meanwhile evidence also suggests that 18 calves found dead werent killed by wolves, as initially suspected.
Mark HeinzDecember 28, 2022
Emergency Services Getting Inundated By New iPhones That Call 911 When Skiers Fall Down
A new feature on Apple phones and watches that calla 911 when skiers fall down is causing chaos in many areas of the country. Wyoming authorities have reached out to Apple but have heard nothing.
Mark HeinzDecember 28, 2022
Ice-Fishing In 60 Degree Weather With Pooling Water Is ‘Just Fine,’ Or Is It?
Although the open water, 60-degree temperatures, and warm winds could appear to make for unsafe ice-fishing conditions, ice-anglers say it was more than safe.
Jimmy OrrDecember 28, 2022