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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
South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem Gets Flamethrower For Christmas. Will It Start Arms War Among Govs?
In what could be the start of a flaming arms race among Western politicians, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is showing off a flamethrower her staff gave her for Christmas.
Mark HeinzDecember 27, 2022
Father Dedicates Wyoming Elk Hunt To Fallen Warrior Son: ‘I Promise You He Was There’
Brent Sibley and his son, Forrest, had for many years dreamed of hunting elk together in Wyoming. Forrest was killed in combat in Afghanistan before they got the chance, so Brent dedicated his elk hunt this fall to his fallen son.
Mark HeinzDecember 27, 2022
Rough Week For Wyoming Livestock, But Nothing Like The ‘Big Die-Up’ Of 1886-87
Although Wyoming is experiencing a severe winter storm, from a ranching perspective its nothing like the Big Die-Up of 1886-87, when hundreds of thousands of cattle perished across Wyoming and the West.
Mark HeinzDecember 23, 2022
Flamethrowers, Long-Distance Rifles, Chainsaws: 10 Last-Minute Gifts For The Outdoors-Person You Love
How about a flamethrower for Christmas? Or maybe a Krapp Strapp for that someone special? Perhaps a grizzly-proof suit? Outdoors writer Mark Heinz presents his top-10 gift ideas for the Christmas season.
Mark HeinzDecember 22, 2022
Monster-Sized Wyoming Wolf Leaves Tracks Near Lander
Tracks of a wolf that was probably three times the size of a German shepherd were found earlier this week by a rancher outside of Lander, Wyoming.
Mark HeinzDecember 21, 2022
Black Bears Aren’t “Hunting” Humans Like Theory In Canada But Attacks Increased In Colorado This Year
Unlike Canada where a retired wildlife official speculated that black bears are now hunting humans, Colorado authorities don't believe that's happening but black bear attacks on people did increase this year.
Mark HeinzDecember 21, 2022
Don’t Want To Be A Wyoming Roadside Popsicle? Goose Down And Butter Might Save You
As the entire state is expected to be below zero by Thursday, it's wise not to go out. If you must, make sure your car is packed with the essentials: a sleeping bag for each person in the car, high-calorie food, warm drinks, and a few sticks of butter.
Mark HeinzDecember 19, 2022
Why Are Mountain Lions Killing Wolves In Pacific Northwest And Will It Start Happening In Wyoming?
In what appears to be a growing trend, wolves are getting killed by mountains lions in the Pacific Northwest. That's not happening in Wyoming where wolves are still king.
Mark HeinzDecember 19, 2022
In Rare Attack, Musk Ox Kills Alaska State Trooper Protecting His Dogs
In an extremely rare attack by an animal not generally known to be aggressive, an Alaska Court Services officer was killed by a musk ox near Nome
Mark HeinzDecember 18, 2022
Wildlife Agent Says Black Bears Now “Hunting” Humans In Canada; Wyoming Not Concerned
Although a 34-year wildlife official in Canada says black bears are now hunting humans, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department say their records don't show evidence of black bears in Wyoming deliberately stalking, killing, and eating people.
Mark HeinzDecember 17, 2022
Two Men On Rescue Mission Fell Thru Ice At Keyhole Reservoir, Haven’t Been Found
Three people who were reportedly helping with an ice rescue fell into the ice themselves on Thursday; one of the helpers was rescued while two others haven't been found.
Clair McFarlandDecember 16, 2022
Mountain Biking In Wyoming: It Ain’t Just A Summer Sport Anymore
Mountain biking has been on the rise across the nation and Wyoming, with new trails and varied terrain, it has a lot to offer mountain bikers in summer and winter
Renée JeanDecember 16, 2022
A Shortage Of Joe Picketts? Wyoming Game & Fish Struggling To Recruit Game Wardens
Don't tell C.J. Box, but Wyoming is facing a big shortage of game wardens. Low salaries are probably to blame, Game and Fish director Brian Nesvik says.
Mark HeinzDecember 16, 2022
Great Outlook For Ice Fishing, Anglers Encouraged To Pull Burbot, Lake Trout From Flaming Gorge
An early freeze bodes well for Wyomings ice fishing season. There will be generous limits on smaller lake trout at Flaming Gorge reservoir, and no limit for burbot, a Game and Fish official said.
Mark HeinzDecember 15, 2022
As Other States Tighten Gun Laws, Wyoming’s Should Be Even Looser, Advocates Say
What does a Wyomingite call the average Texans gun collection? A starter kit.
Mark HeinzDecember 15, 2022
Top Game Warden: Massive Wyoming Poaching Case Was About Ego, Not Money
Three out-of-state men recently sentenced in one of Wyomings largest poaching cases ever were likely killing wildlife illegally for personal fulfillment rather than profit, according to Wyoming's chief game warden.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2022
Three Out-Of-Staters Nailed In One Of Wyoming’s Largest Poaching Cases Ever
Three out-of-staters have been convicted of more than 100 violations in what state agents are calling one of Wyomings largest poaching cases on record.
Mark HeinzDecember 13, 2022