Outdoors

Many avid antelope hunters, like Guy Eastman of Cody, didn’t draw tags this year.

With Antelope Numbers Still Down, This Year’s Tag Draw Dismal For Many Hunters

Wyoming hunters who didn’t draw antelope tags this year aren't alone. “I don’t know anybody who drew a good antelope tag,” said prominent outdoorsman Guy Eastman. They blame the winter of 2022-2023, which devastated antelope populations.

Mark HeinzJune 27, 2026

Bison in Yellowstone National Park aren't usually aggressive, but can be dangerous if their space is violated.

12-Year-Old Visitor Hurt By Yellowstone Bison, Sent To Hospital

A 12-year-old was taken to an area hospital Friday after being hurt by a bison just north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. This is the first recorded bison attack in Yellowstone of the year.

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2026

Screenshot of female grizzly nicknamed Miracle at Colter Bay in Grand Teton National Park

Miracle, Popular Grand Teton Grizzly, Relocated After Getting Too Close To People

After repeatedly getting too close to people and food sources, a popular young grizzly nicknamed Miracle was captured and relocated by wildlife agents in Grand Teton National Park on Thursday. "It was just a matter of time," said one wildlife photographer.

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2026

Upper Sunshine Reservoir Near Meeteetse Drained, No More Fishing For Two years

Upper Sunshine Reservoir near Meeteetse is popular with local anglers, particularly for ice fishing, but the reservoir is being drained, so there won’t be any fishing there for two years. It’s expected to be completely drained by Sept. 1.

Mark HeinzJune 25, 2026

Facing extreme drought in the wake of an exceptionally mild winter, officials in Colorado and Oregon have thrown up their hands and told anglers at some reservoirs: Catch all the fish you want, because they’re going to die anyway. Antero Reservoir in Colorado

Colorado And Oregon Lift Fishing Restrictions, Drought Will Kill Fish Anyway

Facing extreme drought in the wake of an exceptionally mild winter, officials in Colorado and Oregon have told anglers at some reservoirs: Catch all the fish you want, because they’re going to die anyway. In Wyoming, emergency measures are on hold.

Mark HeinzJune 25, 2026

Yellowstone's Homeless Honeybees Could Make Native Bumblebees Sick, Scientist Says

There is concern that homeless honeybees that remain in Yellowstone after last week's semi crash could threaten the native bees. They are likely "carrying pathogens and parasites that Yellowstone’s bees haven’t been exposed to," one professor said.

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026

Colorado Wildlife Officials Uncertain Why Black Bear Attacked, Followed Woman

Colorado wildlife agents are trying to determine why a black bear attacked a woman on a hiking trail in Denver and then followed her for 30 minutes despite her shouting and throwing rocks at it. The woman who took video of the encounter said it was "circling her."

Mark HeinzJune 24, 2026

Adam Fink, the owner of Laird Sanitation LLC (“Got Poop?”) in Greybull, says trying to retrieve anything that's fallen into an outhouse, portable toilet, or vault toilet isn't worth the risk and effort.

Wyoming Outhouse Expert Says Retrieving Sunglasses From Vault Toilets Is Bad Idea

The owner of a Wyoming sanitation company said it's not worth it to jump in a vault toilet to retrieve sunglasses like a man in California did last week. “It's anywhere from 3 to 10 feet deep,” he said. “If you jump in, you may not be touching bottom."

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026

LA BARGE, WYOMING - MAY 28: An aerial view of the Green River can be seen flowing into the Fontenelle Reservoir on May 28, 2026 near La Barge, Wyoming.

Colorado River's Dire Water Picture Expected To Hit Green River Ranchers Hard

At a meeting in Denver on Tuesday, Wyoming's state engineer said 2026 is "one of the worst, if not the worst, hydrologic years on record" due to the dire water situation in the Colorado River's Upper Basin states. He said Green River Basin ranchers will be hit especially hard.

Mark HeinzJune 23, 2026

The boiling water-filled crater created by a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin. This explosion occurred 100 feet away from Black Diamond Pool, which experienced a much larger hydrothermal explosion in July 2024, but wasn't affected by this incident on June 13.

Explosion Creates 20-Foot Crater of Boiling Water in Yellowstone National Park

The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory confirmed Tuesday that a hydrothermal explosion occurred in Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin that created a 21-foot-wide pool filled with boiling, silty water, a 60-foot fissure, and water spouting 30 feet into the air.

Andrew RossiJune 23, 2026

Wheatland firefighters and Wyoming Game and Fish personnel prepare to lift a young bull moose that was tranquilized and rolled onto a tarp early Sunday.

How First Responders Relocated A Moose That Wandered Into Wheatland

When a bull moose wandered too close to Interstate 25 near Wheatland early Sunday, wildlife agents tranquilized it and then had to get the massive, comatose animal into a waiting horse trailer. “Once he woke back up, he was not too pleased,” said a fire-rescue responder.

Mark HeinzJune 22, 2026

This massive grizzly bear, called The Boss, lives in Alberta, Canada, where grizzlies have been protected from hunting since 2006. Some Albertans want grizzly hunts brought back.

Just Like In Wyoming, There's A Big Argument In Alberta Over Hunting Grizzlies

As in Wyoming, grizzlies are showing up in Alberta, Canada, in places they haven't been seen in 50 to 100 years. And just like Wyoming, their arrival has sparked emotional debate over whether to hunt the endangered species again.

Mark HeinzJune 22, 2026

Mount Rushmore Expects Huge Turnout For 250th With Return Of Fireworks, Maybe Trump

Mount Rushmore expects a huge turnout for the nation's 250th Independence Day celebration that will feature fireworks return for the first time in six years. There's also speculation that Trump might attend, but the White House hasn't confirmed.

Kate MeadowsJune 22, 2026

A "bee tree" near U.S. Highway 191 in Yellowstone National Park. Cheyenne "bee whisperer" Michael Jordan said this is what honeybees do when trying to establish a new hive, but this is a temporary solution until they've started building a new hive in a permanent location.

Millions Of Bees Swarm On Trees In Yellowstone After Hives Smashed In Semi Crash

Almost a week after a semitruck carrying millions of bees flipped over in Yellowstone National Park and destroyed hundreds of hives, bees are still swarming on trees in the area. “It’s what's called a swarming mechanism,” said a Wyoming beekeeper.

Andrew RossiJune 22, 2026

The Yellowstone You’ll Never See: Filmmaker Spends 50 Years Capturing Its Secrets

Most tourists see just 5% of Yellowstone from roads and boardwalks. Bozeman filmmaker Stephen Quayle has spent 50 years filming the places most never reach. “It’s like a whole different world,” he said. “You literally wouldn’t know you’re on planet Earth.”

Renée JeanJune 21, 2026

A young female grizzly named Storm had a bloody muzzle after devouring a calf elk alive in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone Tourists Learn That Nature Can Be Brutal When Grizzly Attacks Elk Calf

Tourists in Yellowstone got a brutal taste of reality Thursday when a grizzly went after a live elk calf and devoured it. John Winnie, an ecology professor at Montana State who was there, said most people don't "grasp just how high elk calf mortality is."

Mark HeinzJune 20, 2026

This week is the 55th anniversary of one of the most daring — or insane — feats in Wyoming history when Bill Briggs became the first to ski down the face of Grand Teton. “It's probably now or never,” he said about passing the point of no return.

It’s Been 55 Years Since Bill Briggs Became The First To Ski Down Grand Teton

This week marks the 55th anniversary of one of the most daring feats in Wyoming history, when Bill Briggs — the “father of extreme skiing” — became the first person to ski down the face of Grand Teton. “It was harder than I thought,” the 94-year-old recalled.

Kerry DrakeJune 20, 2026

A hunting guide in Utah who shot his bow at cattle was convicted of attempted destruction of livestock.

Utah Hunting Guide Accused Of Poaching Also Caught Shooting At Cows With Bow

While investigating a Utah hunting guide for poaching a deer, wildlife officials came across a video of him shooting at cows with a bow. “It’s appalling,” says a Rock Springs bowhunter. “That sort of outfitter would never get a license in Wyoming."

Mark HeinzJune 19, 2026

Yellowstone rangers used a front-end loader and creativity to get a 2,000-pound bison carcass away from a busy road near Canyon Village on Friday. Wildlife photographer April Mead said a grizzly was circling the area determined to have the roadkill for breakfast.

Yellowstone Rangers Bulldoze 2,000-Pound Bison Roadkill While Grizzly Circles

Yellowstone rangers used a front-end loader and creativity to get a 2,000-pound bison carcass away from a busy road near Canyon Village on Friday. A wildlife photographer said a grizzly was circling the area determined to have the roadkill for breakfast.

Andrew RossiJune 19, 2026

Dane Eyerly was visiting Yellowstone National Park when he got this photo of another visitor illegally on a thermal feature taking selfies. "Don't be this guy," Eyerly advised in sharing the photos to the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Facebook group.

'Don't Be This Guy': Yellowstone Selfie Seeker Steps Illegally Onto Hot Spring

A man in Yellowstone was caught stepping illegally onto a fragile hot spring could get jail time and a hefty fine when park rangers catch up to him. “Don’t be this guy,” said a visitor who posted a photo of the offender on Thursday.

Andrew RossiJune 18, 2026

Wyoming Game and Fish personnel outfit a pronghorn doe with a specialized speed-testing collar in the Pinedale area.

Ultimate Test: Wyoming Antelope vs African Cheetah To See Which Animal Is Faster

What a drag! A long-awaited speed test to see whether Wyoming pronghorn are faster than Africa’s cheetahs was a bust. The pronghorn didn’t feel like running and never went faster than 27 mph. Officials are hoping to do another test in the winter.

Mark HeinzJune 18, 2026

Seminoe Reservoir in Seminoe State Park in Carbon County, Wyoming.

After Feds OK Controversial Seminoe Power Projects, Critics Vow To Fight

Opponents say the proposed 972-megawatt power project at Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County threatens the state's most prized bighorn sheep herd and the "Miracle Mile" section of the North Platte River famed for its blue-ribbon trout fishing.

Mark HeinzJune 17, 2026

An albino robin visits a bird bath in a Cheyenne-area yard. The young bird has become a daily attraction for homeowners Heather and Eric Wiseman.

Rare 1-In-30,000 Albino Robin Hangs Out In Yard Of Cheyenne-Area Couple

With its stark white feathers and red eyes, what Audubon Rockies says looks like a rare 1-in-30,000 albino robin has been hanging out in the yard of a Cheyenne-area couple. "It's following its mother around and begging for food,” said the homeowner.

Kolby FedoreJune 16, 2026

Two young bighorn sheep rams ventured into Cheyenne, it’s thought they might have come from either he Iron Mountain herd in southeast Wyoming, or a herd near Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Wyoming Game And Fish Kills Bighorns That Wandered Into Cheyenne

A pair of young bighorn sheep rams that wandered into Cheyenne were killed by Wyoming wildlife officials. However, one biologist and wildlife researcher says it's not necessary. He said they should be quarantined instead.

Mark HeinzJune 15, 2026

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