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
Gigantic Grand Teton Bull Moose Adopts Young Calf That Follows Him Like A Puppy
An orphaned moose calf apparently has bonded with a huge bull in Grand Teton, following the bull around like a puppy. Grand Teton wildlife watchers say the bull is affectionate and patient, but gets annoyed when the calf tries to nurse.
Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2026
Colorado Ranchers Say State Won’t Admit Wolves Killed And Ate Their Rodeo Horse
Colorado ranchers and a veterinarian say wolves ate a 2-year-old rodeo horse named Sweetpea near the Wyoming border, but a state agency and federal wolf trapper who studied the carcass disagree. “I would guess a bear or two," the trapper said.
Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2026
Video Appears To Show Wapiti Hunters Illegally Shooting At Wildlife Close To Houses
A video from the Wapiti area appears to show hunters driving toward deer, shooting near houses and using a pickup’s hood as a rifle rest, all illegal. "Disgusting," is how one outdoorsman described the scene, while Game and Fish says they had permission.
Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2026
Greater Yellowstone Grizzly Deaths Hit A Record 81 In 2026, And It's Likely Higher
A record 81 grizzly bears have died in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in 2026, and wildlife advocates as many as 80% of deaths go unreported. Livestock predation is the No. 1 reason for bear mortality, but poaching is also a leading cause.
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2026
"Our Marina Is Gone!" Lake Powell Surges But Drawdowns Continue At Flaming Gorge
The situation at Flaming Gorge remains dire as drawdowns are continuing despite billions of gallons of water being dumped into Lake Powell last month. Tony Valdez said his Buckboard Marina is practically dry. “Our marina is gone," he said.
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2026
Wyoming Falconer Catches Hawks By Dropping Caged Pigeons From Moving Vehicle
An apprentice Park County falconer catches red-tailed hawks to train for hunting by dropping caged pigeons from her moving vehicle. The process often catches the attention of people who stop to help the pigeons — and end up scaring away the hawk.
Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2026
