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Wyoming, Colorado Wildlife Officials Warn of Livestock, Bighorn Sheep Mixing
Wyoming and Colorado officials are warning of possible negative implications that could impact bighorn sheep populations if the animals are allowed to mix with domestic livestock.
June 22, 2021
Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Receiving ‘Significant’ Injuries From Bison in Yellowstone
A woman was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after receiving significant injuries from a bison in Yellowstone.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021
Colorado Parks Staff Catch Man Dumping Human Waste, Make Him Clean It Up
We shouldn't have to say this, but don't dump (pun intended) human or any other type of waste in streams, lakes or other public bodies of water. It's gross.
June 21, 2021
Wyoming’s Chancey Williams Performed at Famed Nashville Venue
Wyoming's Chancey Williams performed at a sold out concert at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night.
June 18, 2021
Robertson Draw Fire Growth Slows; Milder Weather Helping Firefighters
Milder weather conditions slowed the growth of the Robertson Draw fire on Thursday to 3,000 acres allowing crews to work on the northeastern, eastern, and southeastern sides of the fire.
Wendy CorrJune 18, 2021
Gordon Dedicating $6M For Wyoming Parks, Historic Sites
Gov. Mark Gordon announced this week that up to $6.5 million of Wyoming's remaining CARES Act funds would be used to fund expansions at Wyoming's state parks and historic sites.
June 17, 2021
Robertson Fire, Just Outside of Park County, Explodes to More Than 21,000 Acres
The Robertson Draw Fire has grown exponentially since it sparked just three days ago. Now it's more than 21,000 acres.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2021
UW Professor: Global Warming Is Causing Larger Wildfires In Rocky Mountains
A University of Wyoming professor has co-authored a new research paper stating that global warming is contributing to larger wildfires in the Rocky Mountain region.
June 16, 2021
Bear Breaks Into Car, Spends An Hour Inside With Case of Beer
A Colorado bear broke into a car that had a case of beer in it and stayed there for more than an hour.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Black Bear Escapes Charging Grizzly Bear With ‘Powerful Exit Strategy’
A black bear which was pursued by a much larger and faster grizzly bear was able to escape by using its "powerful exit strategy" -- climbing.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Park Service Asks Public Not To Drive Over Elk
The National Park Service is advising people to check under their cars for elk before driving off.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Rising Humidity Helping Firefighters Battle 1,000-Acre Robinson Fire
Milder temperatures and rising humidity are expected to help firefighters battle the Robinson wildfire which covers more than 1,000 acres of land near Buffalo.
June 15, 2021
Fatal Disease Found In Devils Tower Bats
Researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome in bats at Devils Tower National Monument this week.
June 15, 2021
Grizzly Hazing To Occur on Togwotee Pass Because Of Irresponsible Human Behavior
As a result of continued harassment by wildlife viewers creating unsafe conditions on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct targeted hazing operations on grizzly bear 863.
June 13, 2021
Wyoming Hunting Group Encourages Use Of Lead-Free Ammo, Tackle
Sporting Lead-Free hopes to reduce lead consumed inadvertently by people and wildlife and is proposing ways to help anglers and hunters see the positives of choosing tackle and ammo that doesnt poison the environment.
June 13, 2021
Visitor Spending In Wyoming’s National Parks Down $65 Million Last Year
Wyoming's national park sites saw a $65 million decline in visitor spending last year, according to data released by the National Park Service.
June 13, 2021
Judge Blocks Development of 400,000 Acres of Oil/Gas Leases Due to Sage Grouse
A federal judge is blocking the development of more than 400,000 acres of oil and gas leases in Wyoming and Montana, ruling the U.S. Bureau of Land Management did not adequately consider the impact of development on the regions sage grouse.
June 11, 2021
Hoping to Avoid More Bloodshed, Yellowstone Biologist Urges Public To Respect Bears
After multiple bear encounters with humans in recent weeks, one of Yellowstone's leading bear biologists posted a video this week to educate visitors on what to do if or when they encounter a bear.
June 11, 2021
Yellowstone Continues Breaking Records, Sees Best May Ever In 2021
Yellowstone National Park continues to see massive amount of visitors ever since it reopened to the public last year following the coronavirus shutdown and again recorded another milestone: the best May visitation numbers on record.
June 11, 2021
Wyo Female Wolf Previously Identified As a Male Wolf Has First Litter of Pups Since 1940s
A wolf from Wyoming that was originally thought to be male but is actually female has given birth to Colorado's first litter of pups since the 1940s.
June 11, 2021
Yellowstone Visits Up By 50% On Memorial Day From 2019
Continuing towards it likelihood of a record year, Yellowstone National Park saw an overall 50% increase in visitors over Memorial Day weekend this year compared to 2019.
June 09, 2021
Wyoming Park Rangers Track Down Michigan Man Who Ventured Too Close to Old Faithful
It is 2,488 miles from Old Faithful in Wyomings Yellowstone National Park to Madison, Maine. One would think that would be a safe distance for a Michigan resident seeking to avoid a Wyoming court appearance.
Wendy CorrJune 09, 2021
Officials Report 300% Increase In Fires Inside Bridger Teton Since Last Year
Abandoned campfires on the Bridger-Teton National Forest are responsible for a 300% increase in fires compared to 2020.
June 08, 2021
Shoshone National Forest Officials Warn of Aggressive Moose
Shoshone National Forest officials are warning visitors of an aggressive cow moose in the area after it charged at people and animals on a trail Monday.
June 07, 2021