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Hiker Seriously Hurt In Bear Attack Near Yellowstone Lake
A 29-year-old solo hiker sustained serious injuries after encountering a bear near the northeastern shore of Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. It's Yellowstone's first human-bear incident resulting in injury since 2021.
Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2025

When And Where To Go To See Wyoming’s Fantastic Fall Colors
An explosion of color has begun to cover Wyoming's landscapes, and the transition happens fast. Wyomingites who want to see the best and boldest golds, reds and oranges will want to plan and prioritize to ensure they see everything at its peak.
Andrew RossiSeptember 16, 2025

Mountain Lion That Stashed Antelope Carcass Near Thermopolis Golf Course Relocated
A mountain lion killed an antelope buck and stashed its carcass near the Thermopolis Golf Course, creating a macabre surprise for the person who discovered it. Wyoming Game and Fish later trapped and relocated a “subadult” mountain lion.
Mark HeinzSeptember 16, 2025

Grizzly Disrupts Alberta Ultramarathon, Wyoming Runner Urges Always Carry Bear Spray
Ultramarathon trail runners in Alberta, Canada, had to be re-routed late Sunday after a grizzly charged and followed nearby campers. A Wyoming ultramarathoner said racers should always carry bear spray in grizzly country.
Mark HeinzSeptember 16, 2025

WYDOT Rule Change Could Transform Off-Road Vehicle Access in Evanston, Across Wyoming
On Monday, the Wyoming Department of Transportation held a public hearing to announce and take public comment about a rule change that will allow off-road vehicles to cross interstates and better connect trail networks.
David MadisonSeptember 15, 2025

Repealing BLM Public Lands Rule Could Undermine Wildlife Efforts, Advocates Say
Outdoors enthusiasts say repealing the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule could undermine efforts to protect Wyoming’s wildlife and habitat. The state’s congressional delegation says the rule hamstrung critical economic uses for the lands.
Mark HeinzSeptember 15, 2025

‘Hunting Influencer’ Hit With Felony Charges, Raises Questions About Social Media & Hunting
A prominent "hunting influencer" was slapped with wildlife crime-related felony charges. Some Wyoming hunters with social media followings say it’s important to stay humble and keep the focus on love for the outdoors, rather than one-upmanship for clicks.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2025

At 2,500 Feet Deep, Bighorn Canyon Is 55 Miles Of Spectacular Wyoming Landscape
Unlike Yellowstone or Grand Teton national parks, there are no long lines of RVs or crush of tourists with cameras at Bighorn Canyon. The canyon feels like Wyoming’s secret, a place many lifelong residents have never seen.
Bill SniffinSeptember 14, 2025

Wyoming Hunting: The Advantages Of Canning Meat
A Pine Bluffs couple, who were concerned about losing their game meat if an extended power outage hit, are now sold on canning meat. Not only can it last three years and still taste great, they say, but you don’t have to worry about freezer burn.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2025

Hikers Stunned When Moose Trots By At 13,000 Feet In Rare High-Altitude Encounter
Hikers high above timberline on Mount Sneffels in southwest Colorado were stunned when a moose trotted right by them at 13,000 feet of elevation. It’s rare to see moose that high, wildlife biologists say.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2025

Game Warden Busted Illegal Reptile Dealers By Taking Gila Monsters To Bar
A Wyoming man and retired federal game warden helped bust the bizarre 1970s heyday of America's illegal reptile trade by taking venomous Gila monsters to the bar. That includes a shady dealer who was bitten by one and “drank tequila until he felt better.”
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2025

Don’t Blame Antelope For Their Rep As Worst-Tasting Wyoming Big Game, Biologists Say
Antelope have a reputation as the worst of Wyoming’s wild game to eat. But hunters and biologists say it’s not necessarily the antelope’s fault. It could be poor hunting and meat preservation practices.
Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2025

Wildfire Crews Can Finally Mask Up — Too Late For Lander Man With Damaged Lungs
The U.S. Forest Service has lifted a decades-long ban on wildland firefighters wearing masks. The move comes too late for a Lander firefighter who had to retire early with damaged lungs, but he says they’re a good idea — if the right mask is used.
Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2025

New Study Reveals 96% Of Poachers In U.S. Get Away With It, Costing $1.4 Billion
In a new study released this week, the Boone and Crockett Club, one of the nation’s top hunting organizations, reports that 96% of poachers get away with it. The overall annual cost impact to states is more than $1.4 billion.
Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2025

More Than 13,000 Pieces Of Garbage Removed From Yellowstone Thermal Areas
More than 13,000 pieces of garbage have been retrieved this year from hydrothermal areas in Yellowstone so far this year. That includes hundreds of hats, pizza boxes and a Birkenstock sandal. But it's better than it used to be when Grand Prismatic Spring was nicknamed "garbage can."
Amber SteinmetzSeptember 13, 2025

Grizzly Shows Up At Camp For Montana Wildland Firefighters
A grizzly bear ambled right up to a spike camp for wildland firefighters in western Montana late Thursday. They were lucky all he wanted was to eat some leaves off a bush.
Mark HeinzSeptember 12, 2025

On-Again, Off-Again Controversial Wyoming Mustang Roundup Off Again
The date for rounding up roughly 3,000 mustangs in the remote Red Desert keeps being set, then postponed, with summer 2026 being the latest projection. Horse advocates are trying to get the roundup shut down for good.
Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2025

Game And Fish Wants To Protect Historic 'Path Of The Pronghorn' Migration Route
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission on Wednesday voted to protect a network of wildlife routes known as the "Path of the Pronghorn" between the Grand Teton area and the Red Desert as a protected migration corridor.
Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2025

Young Male Moose Tries To Mate With A Wooden Moose In Montana
A male moose became infatuated with a life-sized wooden moose standing outside the Roosevelt Center in Red Lodge, Montana, on Monday. He liked the statue so much he tried to mate with it.
Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2025

Body Recovered 420 Feet Deep In Jackson Lake Likely Kayaker Missing Since 2024
A body thought to be that of a man who went missing in June 2024 after an apparent kayaking accident on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park was found Sunday, at a depth of 420 feet.
Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2025

Wyoming Anglers’ Shift To Catch-and-Release Fuels Worry For Maimed Fish
The fishing culture in Wyoming has shifted from catching fish for food to catch-and-release fishing. That’s raised concerns about fish suffering multiple injuries from being hooked over and over again.
Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2025

Dimwitted Yellowstone Tourists Believe Angry Bison Was "Performing" For Them
Although tourists in Yellowstone laughed at an angry bison and thought it was "performing" for them, bison biologists say the "hopping" bison was building up for an attack, a turn that could have been tragic for the tourists holding their smartphones.
Andrew RossiSeptember 08, 2025

Dollar Lake Fire Takes A Run At Squaretop, Historic GP Ranch
Those in western Wyoming worried about the Dollar Lake Fire making a run at the state’s famous landmark Squaretop Mountain don’t have to worry any longer — it happened. It’s also threatening the Historic GP Ranch.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 08, 2025

Wyoming Old-Timers Say Hunting Ain’t What It Used To Be
Hunters of a certain age might wax nostalgic for a simpler time. Back then, hunting tags were readily available at the local store and knocking on a local rancher’s door and politely asking permission to hunt on his land usually worked.
Mark HeinzSeptember 07, 2025