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A guide helps a veteran taking part in the Hunting with Heroes program target an animal. The Wyoming program was established by Dan Currah and Colton Sasser as a way to provide disabled veterans with an opportunity to hunt. (Photo courtesy of Hunting With Heroes)

November 7, 2019November 6, 2019 in Community/military/News

Hunting with Heroes brings disabled veterans together for healing, outdoor recreation

War is hell, but returning to civilian life can be equally daunting for many military veterans, especially those whose wounds complicate the reintegration process. Keep Reading | 1389 words

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 in News/Recreation/Tourism/wildlife

Outdoor recreation major contributor to Wyoming’s economy

Outdoor activity in Wyoming contributes a larger share to the state’s economic activity than the majority of states, according to a federal report. Keep Reading | 565 words

A mule deer buck stays in the shadows on Wyoming’s sagebrush steppe. (Photo credit: Cat Urbigkit)

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 in Column/Range Writing

Dear Hunters

I am happy that you’re out having adventures, and hopefully getting some tasty meat for the freezer. I know that you look forward to hunting season all year long, and it’s a big part of why you are in this great state, whether as a resident or a visitor. And I appreciate that so far this year, all but one of you have honored our ranch gates by leaving them as you find them. Keep Reading | 1526 words

September 13, 2019September 12, 2019 in News/Recreation/wildlife

Elk hunting outlook good, deer hunting ‘mixed bag,’ says G&F report

Fall is in the air and it’s the time of year when hunters around Wyoming are finalizing their plans for a successful hunting season. The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has prepared a fall forecast of its eight regions to make planning much easier. Keep Reading | 506 words

Large Grizzly bear walking though snow, ALT=Wyoming Grizzly Bear Hunt Law draws suit from environmental organizations

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 in News/Recreation

Coalition to sue over state’s new grizzly hunt law

A coalition of environmental groups plans to sue the state over a new law giving it the authority to conduct grizzly bear hunts. Keep Reading | 739 words