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Construction on what many Wyoming officials say will be a “world-class” shooting range near Cody officially got underway Saturday. “We wanted a wow factor,” said Rep. Art Washut as the range was christened by its first shots — fired from an M1 Garand by Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso.

Construction Begins On Wyoming’s 2,000-Acre, ‘World-Class’ Shooting Range

Construction on what many Wyoming officials say will be a “world-class” shooting range near Cody officially got underway Saturday. “We wanted a wow factor,” said Rep. Art Washut as the range was christened by its first shots — fired from an M1 Garand.

Andrew RossiApril 27, 2026

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Brutal And Deadly ’22-’23 Wildlife Winter Inspires New Sportsman Group

The brutal, historic and deadly winter of 2022-2023 that killed tens of thousands of Wyoming deer, pronghorn and elk has inspired a new sportsman-driven conservation group. The group raised $250,000 at its first event.

Mark HeinzApril 26, 2026

Grizzly 970 is a massive male grizzly called “van Gogh” because he’s missing his right ear.

Inside Yellowstone: Grizzly 970 Or ‘Van Gogh' Is King Of West Yellowstone

Grizzly 970 is known as "Van Gogh" because he lost his right ear in a fight with another male. Wildlife photographers love him and other bears in his territory dread him. He's a fighter and known as the king of the west side of Yellowstone.

Mark HeinzApril 26, 2026

Great blue herons have set up a rookery, or collection of family nests, near Buffalo Bill Reservoir in Park County.

Great Blue Herons, Uncommon In Wyoming, Nesting Near Buffalo Bill Reservoir

Great blue herons are uncommon in Wyoming, but a growing number of them have set up a nesting area near Buffalo Bill Reservoir. “They’re really going to town” building new nests to lay eggs, says Cody wildlife photographer Phil Hilson.

Mark HeinzApril 25, 2026

In Japan, civilians are being trained to respond to a growing number of bear attacks by shooting darts at a man in a bear suit.

In Japan, People Shoot Darts At Guy In A Bear Suit To Train For Attacks

There have been so many bear attacks in Japan, civilians are being trained to deal with them by shooting darts at a guy in a bear suit. There have been 230 bear attacks in 2025, 13 of them fatal. The government has proposed killing 10,000 bears.

Mark HeinzApril 25, 2026

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Wildlife Officials Say Colorado Wolves Aren't Wandering Because Pups Expected Soon

Colorado’s wolves are wandering less as of late; some say it could be because the most far-ranging wolves have left the state. But wildlife officials think it’s because packs are hunkering down close to dens, waiting for a new crop of pups this spring.

Mark HeinzApril 24, 2026

Cody resident Aubrey Slackey saw a grizzly tearing into some hay bales near Yellowstone and started shooting video.

Wyoming Places: It's Not Every Day You See A Grizzly Fall Off Some Hay Bales

When Cody resident Aubrey Slackey saw a grizzly on top of some hay bales near Yellowstone, he started shooting video. Then the grizzly fell off. “He looked like he was embarrassed. He gave me a look like, ‘You didn’t just see me do that,’” he said.  

Mark HeinzApril 24, 2026

Grizzly 610 is pictured here with her most recent litter of three cubs, on May 6, 2023.

Famous Grizzy 610 A No-Show So Far This Year, Could Mean She Has Cubs

Grizzly 610, one of Grand Teton National Park's most famous bears, has yet to emerge this year. But her fans aren’t worried. They say it probably means she has a new cub, or cubs. In which case, she’ll show up next month with her little ones in tow.

Mark HeinzApril 23, 2026

Wyoming state Rep. Karlee Provenza and a Montana legislator posted video corner-crossing at the Carbon County spot that started a yearslong legal war. Corner-crossing was affirmed legal in Wyoming last year, but it’s illegal in Montana.

To Prove Corner-Crossing Is Legit, Wyoming, Montana Lawmakers Cross Corners

Wyoming state Rep. Karlee Provenza and a Montana legislator posted video of themselves corner-crossing at the Carbon County spot that started a yearslong legal war. She said she took the video to demonstrate the legality of corner-crossing in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzApril 23, 2026

Bruno, one of Wyoming’s most popular grizzlies, had his face ripped open last fall, seen at left. After being captured and treated for his wounds, he showed up fully healed this spring, right.

Popular Grizzly Bruno Emerges With His Gnarly, Ripped-Open Face Healed

Bruno, one of Wyoming’s most popular grizzlies, had his face ripped open last fall in what many bear observers believe was a fight with another male grizzly. After being captured and treated for his wounds, he showed up fully healed this spring.

Mark HeinzApril 22, 2026

Wood bison are indigenous to Alaksa, where efforts are underway to restore their numbers.

Alaska Moves To Restore Wood Bison, Even Bigger Cousins Of Wyoming’s Plains Bison

Yellowstone’s bison are doing well, but their bigger cousins — wood bison — are struggling to recover in Alaska after being nearly killed off. As massive as Wyoming’s plains bison are, wood bison are about 15% larger.

Mark HeinzApril 21, 2026

Red Lodge Fire. Monday, April 21, 2026

Red Lodge Residents Evacuated as 'Rapidly Moving' Fire Burns Near Beartooth Highway

Firefighters in southern Montana are responding to a growing fire near the Beartooth Highway that had burned about 100 acres on Monday afternoon. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation order that extends to the southern edge of Red Lodge.

Andrew RossiApril 20, 2026

A wolf from Yellowstone National Park’s Wapiti pack tests its luck with a bison on Sunday.

Yellowstone Visitors Witness Harsh Reality Of Nature As Wolves Attack Bison 

Yellowstone visitors had a front-row seat to the stark reality of the contest between predator and prey early Sunday, when nine members of the Wapiti wolf pack went after a herd of bison. Stunningly, the bison survived, although some were injured.

Mark HeinzApril 20, 2026

Horses that were found hanging around Mark Husman's property on Casper Mountain became a flashpoint for debate when he offered them "free to good home."

'Abandoned Horses' Claim Starts Feud Between Casper Mountain Neighbors

Nobody was more surprised to see someone offering some “abandoned horses” Sunday on Casper Mountain than Morris Carter. That’s because the horses belong to him and they’re not abandoned. But when they showed up on a neighbor's property, a feud began.

Kolby FedoreApril 20, 2026

Kansas residwent Tom Rives, who’s hunted all over the West, says he wants his final “retirement" elk hunt to be in Wyoming. Asked why Wyoming, “It’s still one of the great Western states” thats "untouched and unspoiled,” he said.

Kansas Man Wants To Bag One Last Elk Hunt In Wyoming Before Retiring From Sport

A Kansas man who’s hunted all over the West says he wants his final “retirement" elk hunt to be in Wyoming. “It’s still one of the great Western states that's untouched and unspoiled,” he said.

Mark HeinzApril 18, 2026

Fly-fishing guide Dustin White, left, and Ugly Bug Fly Shop owner Blake Jackson show off White’s Orvis Fly Fishing Guide of the Year Award.

Casper Angler Named World’s Best Fly-Fishing Guide By Orvis

Dustin White, a guide for the Ugly Bug Fly Shop in Casper, was named the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide of the Year, regarded in the industry as recognition of the best guide in the fly-fishing world. He said making people happy through his job is better than any award.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2026

A female grizzly that was captured and moved from the Glacier National Park are to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem emerged with two cubs this month. Wildlife managers say it’s important step toward genetic exchange between northern Yellowstone bear populations.

Grizzly Transplanted To Yellowstone Has Cubs, Raising Hopes For Genetic Exchange

A female grizzly transplanted from near Glacier National Park to Yellowstone has emerged with two cubs, initiating genetic exchange between bear populations. Some say it’s not enough to impact the debate over delisting grizzlies from federal protection.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2026

Annual clearing of the Beartooth Highway has begun

Crews Battle 15-Foot Snowdrifts As Road-Clearing Begins On Beartooth Highway

Despite the warmer than normal winter, road crews are still battling 15-foot snowdrifts as the annual clearing of the Beartooth Highway begins. The 64-mile stretch of highway, with elevations reaching 10,947 feet, isn’t expected to open until May 22.

Andrew RossiApril 17, 2026

Elk on the beach are a common sight at Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Tourists Try To Ride Elk Which Are Taking Over Beaches In Coastal Oregon Town

As herds of elk have overtaken a beach in a small Oregon coastal town, tourists have tried to put their children on them to ride and others attempt to feed them carrots. “We have visitors who don't know elk are wild animals,” said the local chamber.

Mark HeinzApril 16, 2026

Fed up with raccoons killing his chickens, Cheyenne-area resident Kevin Gunter built a “chicken fortress,” which he dubbed “The Henitentiary."

Laramie County Man Declares War On Killer Raccoons, Builds ‘Chicken Fortress'

A Cheyenne-area man says he’s “not messing around anymore,” declaring war on the raccoons that keep killing his chickens. He spent $1,300 building an impenetrable “chicken fortress” to protect his flock.

Mark HeinzApril 15, 2026

A Yellowstone wolf showed its more playful side Monday, somehow removing and carrying off a sign put up warning tourists about hungry grizzly bears. “Clearly, this pup had better things to do with it,” says a researcher to captured video of the wolf.

Yellowstone Wolf Steals Sign Warning Tourists About Hungry Grizzly Bears

A Yellowstone wolf showed its more playful side Monday, somehow removing and carrying off a sign put up warning tourists about hungry grizzly bears. “Clearly, this pup had better things to do with it,” says a researcher who captured video of the wolf.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2026

After a Laramie man totaled his car colliding with a moose, he and his fiancée hoped that they could at least claim the meat. But then somebody else came along and stole their roadkill.

A Moose Totaled Laramie Couple's Car, Then Somebody Took Their Roadkill

After a Laramie man totaled his car colliding with a moose in the dark early morning hours Monday, he and his fiancée hoped that they could at least claim the meat. But then somebody else came along and stole their roadkill.

Mark HeinzApril 14, 2026

Owen Miller of northeast Wyoming and Zac Hearon of Hardin, Montana have been hunting Wyoming turkeys together for years.

Huge Wyoming Turkey Season Expected On Heels Of Warm Winter

A mild winter has produced a bumper crop of Wyoming turkeys, and the territorial gobbling rituals have started early this year. “The population is going to explode,” say seasoned turkey hunters, leading to a huge season.

Mark HeinzApril 14, 2026

Students from several Wyoming high schools are participating in a new fly-fishing school club program.

Wyoming High School Teams Compete In Newest Club Sport — Fly-Fishing

Fly-fishing teams from seven Wyoming high schools are competing in the state’s newest club sport — fly-fishing. “They’ve all built their fishing rods, tied their flies, and now it’s time to compete,” seasoned fly-fishing guide Joey Puettman said.

Mark HeinzApril 14, 2026

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