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Game and Fish drafts plan to manage Chronic Wasting Disease
A draft plan put forth by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department could stymie the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) among the states deer, elk and moose populations.
December 18, 2019
As feds move to drop Wyoming bear baiting lawsuit, environmental groups say they’ll continue to pursue it
By Nicole Blanchard, Cowboy State Daily Sy Gilliland isnt even entertaining the idea of how his business would be affected if a lawsuit that aims to end bear baiting in Wyoming is successful. The state of Wyoming is going to be shoulder-to-shoulder with the outfitting industry, said Gilliland, president of the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides…
December 07, 2019
Powell man part of team to row across Atlantic
Fight OAR Die. No, thats not a typo. Its the slogan for a group of military veterans who next week will begin a weeks-long journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a rowboat.
Wendy CorrNovember 29, 2019
State, national park work to limit mountain goat population
Doug McWhirter wants people to understand several things about Wyoming's iconic mountain goat populations.
November 20, 2019
In hunting, who is at the top of the food chain?
One of the largest armed forces in the history of the world is taking to the field right now. We are talking about the 36 million hunters who stalking the mighty deer and elk in the USA.
Bill SniffinNovember 15, 2019
Grizzly bears visit Wyoming corn maze, family business works around “reality of recovery”
As Wyomings grizzly bear population continues to grow, the animals are increasingly moving into situations that put them in conflict with humans, according to a state Game and Fish Department official.
Wendy CorrOctober 30, 2019
Outdoor recreation major contributor to Wyoming’s economy
Outdoor activity in Wyoming contributes a larger share to the states economic activity than the majority of states, according to a federal report.
October 10, 2019
First lady encourages Wyoming youth to “be best”
Melania Trump is encouraging Wyoming young people to Be Best.
Wendy CorrOctober 05, 2019
Wyoming Native in Charge of BLM: Can He Transfer Federal Lands to States?
The transfer of federal lands to Western states, once championed by President Donald Trumps Bureau of Land Management acting director, would be a challenge as tall as Gannett Peak, say natural resource experts who have looked at the issue.
September 25, 2019
Elk hunting outlook good, deer hunting ‘mixed bag,’ says G&F report
Fall is in the air and its 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.
September 13, 2019
For adventure close at hand, Cheyenne residents hike or bike Hidden Falls
Curt Gowdy State Park offers Cheyenne residents and visitors from northern Colorado a great escape that's just minutes from the capital city.
September 11, 2019
Camping in The Shadows of Outlaws
Outlaw Cave, Hole-in-the-Wall, the names conjure images of bandana-covered faces, men in black hats, and a posse hot on their heel. Twenty miles southwest of Kaycee, Wyoming, is a campground that offers a chance to walk in the footsteps of those lawless legends.
August 31, 2019
More than 100 ride to raise money for cancer patients
The ninth annual PEAKS to Conga bicycle ride got underway shortly after 7 a.m. on Saturday when 100-plus bicycles hit Highway 14/16/20 east of Cody on a 66-mile journey to the tiny town of Shell as part of a fundraiser to assist cancer patients in the Bighorn Basin.
June 25, 2019
Wyoming’s Wallace wins unanimous approval for Interior post from powerful US Senate committee
Wyoming resident Rob Wallace is one step closer to overseeing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service following unanimous approval of his appointment to the post by the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on Wednesday morning.
June 19, 2019
More than 1,500 students in Cheyenne for “Agriculture in the Classroom” event
More than 1,500 grade school students from around Wyoming gathered in Cheyenne on Friday to learn more about the states agriculture industry.
May 18, 2019
In Brief: Wyoming native Wallace to be nominated to Interior Department post
A Wyoming native who served as chief of staff to a former Wyoming governor and U.S. senator will be nominated to serve as an assistant secretary within the U.S. Department of Interior, President Donald Trump announced Friday.
May 03, 2019
Trapping in Wyoming is aging out, wildlife management could suffer
Nothing quite embodies the American frontier like the image of a fur-clad trapper hauling his years take down a mountain trail on the back of his trusty mule.
April 26, 2019
Wild night of bare-knuckle boxing returns to Cheyenne
The appearance of the great-grandson of legendary heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey in the main event highlighted a wild night for bare-knuckle boxing's return to Cheyenne on Friday.
April 06, 2019
In Brief: Gordon seeks comments on sage-grouse plan
Gordon, in a news release, said he would accept public comments until May 1 on the sage-grouse executive order first put in place by former Gov. Dave Freudenthal in 2007.
April 03, 2019
Mixed Martial Arts finds home, big-name sponsorship in Wyoming
As the Cheyenne Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy grows, primary coach and owner Matt Cano hopes to see Wyoming earn a place on the MMA map, but until then, he plans to keep rolling with his students and sharing his love for the sport. Spiritually and mentally, youre in the zone with that training partner, Cano said. We share blood, sweat and tears on these mats. Were all brothers and sisters here.
March 31, 2019
A weekend of ice fishing awaits at Pinedale’s Big Fish Winter Derby
A weekend spent on a frozen lake might be just the ticket for anglers pining for the sunny days of summer fishing.If that sounds promising, head to Pinedale this weekend for a chance to win some cash and raise a little money to benefit cancer patients at the Big Fish Winter Derby.
March 01, 2019
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.
February 23, 2019
In Brief: Bill calling for grizzly bear hunting clears House committee
A bill that would authorize the state Department of Game and Fish to set a grizzly hunting season cleared a House committee Wednesday.
February 07, 2019
Drunken boating bill passes first Senate reading
A measure that would make the limits for boating while intoxicated the same as those for driving while intoxicated won initial approve in the Senate on Friday. SF 40 would reduce the blood-alcohol limit for operating a motorboat from 0.1 percent to 0.08 percent, the same limit in place for driving a vehicle.
January 26, 2019