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This curious cow elk in the Greys River area in Teton County was undeterred by old human and horse scent at a game trail camera site.

One-Eared Elk Named Van Gogh A Good Sign For Elk Hunting

A one-eared elk, nicknamed 'van Gogh' is one of many elk visiting an area with a webcam on a daily basis. The number of elk is encouraging to hunters as this area was wiped-out by the hard winter of 2022-2023.

Mark HeinzSeptember 02, 2025

Wyoming hunters might dream of finding gigantic mule deer bucks this fall, but mule deer numbers are down.

Wyoming Mule Deer Numbers Down, But There Are Monster Bucks For Hunters

Numbers in Wyoming’s mule deer herds are down but finally bouncing back after the horrific winterkill of 2022-2023. Even so, there are some monster bucks out there for hunters this season.

Mark HeinzSeptember 02, 2025

Spending time in Wyoming’s vast Killpecker Sand Dunes deserves a spot on anyone’s bucket list. It feels like visiting another planet — a place where the sand sings to you.

Wyoming’s Vast Killpecker Dunes: Like Another Planet Where The Sand Sings To You

Spending time in Wyoming’s vast Killpecker Sand Dunes deserves a spot on anyone’s bucket list. It feels like visiting another planet — a place where the sand sings to you.

Bill SniffinSeptember 01, 2025

People might think their dogs would rush in to save them from a mauling if a grizzly attacks. But you shouldn’t bet your life on it. Research shows Fido is more likely to get the bear mad, then run, leaving their owners to become brunch.

Don't Count On Your Dog To Save You From A Bear Attack

A prominent bear biologist in Utah studied more than 300 bear-human conflicts involving dogs in North America. 80% of the time, dogs didn’t respond to bears attacking their humans. In many cases, dogs “sat and watched" the attacks.

Mark HeinzAugust 31, 2025

As e-bikes gain popularity with Wyoming hunters for their quiet access and convenience, concerns grow over trail regulations and the impact on previously secluded hunting grounds.

E-Bikes Transform Wyoming Hunting, Spark Debate Over Backcountry Crowding

E-bikes are increasingly part of Wyoming's hunting scene. That means more accessibility for more people in the outdoors, which is both good and bad, depending upon the perspective. 

Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2025

Farmers and fire crews work together to place irrigation pipes around West Yellowstone, Montana, in September 1988. When the still-raging Yellowstone fires turned toward West Yellowstone, fire crews asked local farmers if they could bring their irrigation pipes to form a defensive barrier around the gateway community and save it from the flames.

Firefighters Once Blew Up A River To Save West Yellowstone From Wildfire

During the 1988 Yellowstone wildfires, Idaho farmers set up irrigation pipes to save West Yellowstone from the fast-moving flames. To move enough water through the pipes, they used explosives to blow a hole in the Madison River.

Andrew RossiAugust 30, 2025

Majestic images of mountain lions leaping across gullies are most likely staged with captive animals. World-renowned Wyoming wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen is on a mission to end the “game farms” that abuse and exploit those wild animals.

'Breathtaking’ Images Of Leaping Mountain Lions Likely Staged In Game Farms

Majestic images of mountain lions leaping across gullies are most likely staged with captive animals. World-renowned Wyoming wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen is on a mission to end the game farms that abuse and exploit those wild animals.

Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2025

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Lower 48 Bears Are More ‘Grouchy’ And Prone To Attack, Biologist Says

A woman was attacked by a bear in Glacier National Park, Montana, this week — and experts say she’s lucky her hiking partner blasted it with bear spray. A biologist says bears in the Lower 48 are generally more “grouchy” than their northern cousins.

Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2025

A gigantic Wyoming ranch once got 57 landowner hunting tags even though each property is allowed just two tags. Legislators on Friday discussed a proposal to limit landowner tags to prevent properties from becoming private hunting clubs.

Gigantic Wyoming Ranch Once Got 57 Landowner Hunting Tags; Legislature Eyes Cap

A gigantic Wyoming ranch once got 57 landowner hunting tags even though each property is allowed just two tags. Legislators on Friday discussed a proposal to limit landowner tags to prevent properties from becoming private hunting clubs.

Mark HeinzAugust 29, 2025

The Big Horn County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that the body of Grant Gardner, 38, has been found and recovered from Cloud Peak in the Bighorn Mountains. Gardner summited the peak on July 29, touching off an extensive 20-day search.

Body Of Missing Minnesota Hiker Found, Recovered From Bighorn Mountains

The Big Horn County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that the body of Grant Gardner, 38, has been found and recovered from Cloud Peak in the Bighorn Mountains. Gardner summited the peak on July 29, touching off an extensive 20-day search.

Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2025

Some worry that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule would impinge upon Wyoming’s prime remote hunting and angling areas.

Ending Roadless Rule Threatens Wyoming’s Hunting and Fishing, Outdoors Groups Say

The 2001 Roadless Rule applies to remote areas all over Wyoming, and the Trump administration might rescind it. Outdoors groups claim that could ruin prime hunting and fishing spots, while others say the rule has stunted proper management of forests.

Mark HeinzAugust 27, 2025

Gary Wadhams, a member of the volunteer Sand Wash Advocate Team (SWAT), prepares to dart wild horse mares with fertility-control drugs in northwest Colorado.

Colorado Shoots Mustangs With Birth-Control Darts, Why Doesn’t Wyoming?

In Colorado, volunteers shoot female wild horses with darts loaded with fertility-control drugs to manage herd numbers. Wyoming doesn’t, because its vast rangelands and huge mustang herds make birth control for horses impractical.

Mark HeinzAugust 27, 2025

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