Mark Heinz
Mark Heinz covers the outdoors and wildlife for Cowboy State Daily.
He previously worked or freelanced for numerous newspapers and magazines across Wyoming, Idaho and Montana covering all manner of news and feature stories. He has a strong background in topics related to wildlife, hunting, and wildlands conservation. Hes written extensively since the 1990s about the controversies surrounding wolves, grizzly bears and mustangs.
He also enjoys people-centric stories with quirky edge of humor and has written several such pieces for Cowboy State Daily.
Mark lives in Laramie with his wife, Kendy, and the youngest of their five children.
Latest from Mark Heinz
After 8-Year Investigation, Hunters Busted Faking Wyoming Residency To Get Tags
After an eight-year investigation, 10 people have been busted, accused of faking Wyoming residency to get hunting tags in a Sweetwater County scam. Wyoming Game and Fish announced the violations Monday.
Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2025
Death Feeds Life: Cameras Capture Wolves, Other Critters Picking Elk Carcass Clean
A wildlife filmmaker set up his cameras shortly after a bull elk died near Togwotee Pass. The video captured the different animals which moved in to feed on the carcass over a six week period and offers a rare view of how death feeds life in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2025
Riverton Master Bladesmith Forges Beauty And Function Into Every Knife
Audra Draper of Riverton is a master bladesmith who forges knives that blend art and utility. The first woman to earn the master title from the American Bladesmith Society, she’s kept her craft — and business — burning for decades.
Mark HeinzOctober 26, 2025
It's Almost Hibernation Time For Bears, But Biologists Say Don’t Let Your Guard Down
As October wanes, it’s time for Wyoming’s grizzlies to start settling into their winter dens for hibernation. But, biologists say don’t assume it’s all clear to hike without worrying about bears. Some will be out for at least another month.
Mark HeinzOctober 26, 2025
That Time Idaho Parachuted 76 Beavers Into Remote Wilderness
In 1948, Idaho wildlife officials had a beaver problem — too many in lowland areas, where they were becoming a nuisance, but a remote high-mountain area had none. So, they parachuted 76 beavers into the remote wilderness, where they still thrive.
Mark HeinzOctober 25, 2025
Brian Nesvik To Colorado: No More Wolves From Canada Allowed
By bringing in wolves from Canada, Colorado might have violated an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That needs to stop, agency Director Brian Nesvik says in a letter to Colorado officials.
Mark HeinzOctober 24, 2025
