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Wyoming Elk Herds Balloon Because They Know Where To Hide Out

Wyoming wildlife officials on Monday told legislators that elk are smart enough to figure out places to go where they won’t get shot, and that’s contributed to the overpopulation of the species in the state.

Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2023

Using photos of hunters’ trophies, a Missouri-based company called Digital Taxidermy can produce life-like images of the animals in natural scenes.

‘Digital Taxidermy’ Could Be The Next Big Thing For Big Game Hunters

Creating lifelike digital scenes of big game trophies from photos of their racks has taken off for Missouri-based Digital Taxidermy, and some Wyoming hunters say it’s a great idea.

Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2023

People parking and abandoning campers in national forests has become a problem across Wyoming and the West.

Abandoned Campers And Squatting In National Forests Goes Far Beyond Wyoming

The problem of people squatting in campgrounds well past the time limits imposed on most National Forests is a problem not only in Wyoming but all across the West. Some "campers" are even bringing port-a-potties for their months-long stays.

Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2023

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There Are Bigger And Better Geysers Than Old Faithful In Yellowstone

Old Faithful may be the most famous geyser on the planet, but Yellowstone visitors who want a truly unique experience can see bigger and even more spectacular geysers if they’re willing to go an extra mile or two.

Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2023

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Hunting Wyoming: Elk Superb, Deer And Antelope Down In Sublette County

Sublette County is primarily known for its world-class deer and pronghorn hunting. But with those species down this year, the county still has excellent elk, upland bird and waterfowl hunting, a resident outdoorsman said.

Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2023

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Bad Yellowstone: Park Was All-Out Petting Zoo 100 Years Ago

Yellowstone today is on high alert for “touron” behavior, but in the Roaring ’20s it was an all-out petting zoo. Attractions included the popular feeding of the bears -- a nightly dinner show that became more popular than Old Faithful.

Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023

Bighorn sheep in Wyoming's Devils Canyon.

Prized Wyoming Bighorn Sheep Herd Decimated By Pneumonia

After a deadly strain of pneumonia killed off dozens of bighorn sheep in Wyoming’s prized Devils Canyon herd last fall, state wildlife officials say the pathogen has returned to kill more this summer.

Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2023

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Grizzly That Killed Yellowstone Hiker Shot And Killed After Breaking Into House

A female grizzly bear that killed a woman near West Yellowstone in July was shot and killed by wildlife agents Saturday after breaking into an occupied house. The grizzly’s cub was captured and sent to a wildlife rehabilitation center.

Mark HeinzSeptember 06, 2023

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Two More Grizzlies Shot In Montana, Self-Defense Claimed In Both Incidents

Two grizzlies have been shot and killed in Montana withing days of each other, one by hunters and the other by an angler. There’s typically an uptick in human-bear conflicts this time of year, a wildlife official said.

Mark HeinzSeptember 05, 2023

Richard Gunyan of Rock Springs, left, shot this huge mule deer buck last year. This year he turned deer tag in for the Let a Deer Walk program, and will have a taxidermist mount last year’s buck. Terri Elliott of Riverton, right, poses with a large antelope buck he bagged last year. He selected a commissioner’s hunting tag from the prize drawing and donated it.

Hundreds Of Wyoming Hunters Turn In Tags To Save Devastated Deer Herds

Nearly 1,200 Wyoming deer will get to “walk” this hunting season. That’s how many hunters turned in their deer tags to help preserve struggling herds, and to get a chance at prize drawings.

Mark HeinzSeptember 01, 2023

The West Laramie Fly Store in Laramie was hopping Friday afternoon, as people lined up to buy fishing licenses and tackle.

Late Summer Is Wyoming’s Sweet Spot For ‘Fantastic Fly Fishing’

For many, late summer in Wyoming means hunting has begun, but it’s also the sweet spot for fishing. In fact, local outdoorsmen say, include a fly rod in your hunting gear.

Mark HeinzSeptember 01, 2023

Some campers have been left sitting on Forest Service property near Greybull for so long, animals have started moving into them, and the agency wants the campers gone.

Officials Push Back As Bighorn National Forest Site Turning Into An RV Graveyard

U.S. Forest Service officials are tired of abandoned RVs and campers cluttering up a Bighorn National Forest. They're cracking down and demanding people move their campers every two weeks.

Mark HeinzSeptember 01, 2023

Joaquin, a pack llama lost in Yellowstone National Park for 17 days, is escorted back to civilization by his park ranger rescuers. The llama was spotted near Trout Lake, not far from the spot where his pack trip was encamped at the time he bolted and ran off. He had been spotted by Trout Lake once before, but visitors were not able to recover him.

Joaquin The Pack Llama Found After Surviving 17 Days Lost In Yellowstone

After he was spooked by some Yellowstone bison during an overnight camping trip Aug. 14, a llama named Joaquin has been found safe and sound after being lost for 17 days in the national park.

Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2023

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Hunter Shoots Partner As Both Open Fire On Charging Montana Grizzly

A Montana hunter accidentally shot and wounded his partner after both of them opened fire on a female grizzly that was charging them. The grizzly was killed and the man, who was hit in the back of one of his shoulders, survived.

Mark HeinzAugust 31, 2023

In this image from video, three men — including one holding a child — are in an all-out sprint toward a mama bear and her cubs on the side of a road in Yellowstone National Park.

It’s Been A Banner Season For ‘Stupid Tourist Tricks’ In Yellowstone

Tourists keep pushing their luck with wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, and it’s probably just a matter of time before somebody is “severely injured,” one observer said.

Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2023

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Dave Bell: Shooting The Supermoon Over Wyoming's Cirque Of The Towers

Famed Wyoming photographer Dave Bell writes, "For years I have wanted to photograph a full moon rise over the Cirque of the Towers and tonight my hard work paid off. It rose dead center on the jagged edges of the peaks which comprise the famous Cirque in the southern Wind River Mountains."

August 30, 2023

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Game and Fish Traps, Relocates Grizzly Hanging Around Highway

Wildlife agents captured and relocated a young male grizzly near Moran on Saturday because it was hanging out too close to a highway. It was one of numerous incidents involving bears this year in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.

Mark HeinzAugust 29, 2023

Even though Wyoming as a whole isn’t really known for bird hunting, Goshen County has some exceptional goose hunting and hosts the annual 2Shot Goose Hunt.

Drought In Canada Mean Fewer Geese And Ducks In Wyoming

There are fewer geese and ducks in Wyoming because of drought in northern waterfowl breeding grounds in Canada.

Mark HeinzAugust 28, 2023

John Diepholz, 64, didn't return as scheduled Aug. 16 from a hiking trip in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming.

Missing Hiker Found Dead; Fell To Death Above Spider Lake In Sublette County

The body of missing hiker John Diepholz was found late Thursday morning above Spider Lake in the Wind River Mountains. Authorities say the 64-year-old Minnesota man likely fell to his death.

Jimmy OrrAugust 25, 2023

This dog, named Ruby, was tossed in the air and gored by a mountain goat in the Mount Timpanogos wilderness area in Utah in 2021. Three dogs were recently killed by mountain goats there.

Mountain Goats Are Killing Dogs On Crowded Utah Hiking Trails

Popular hiking trails near Orem, Utah, have gotten so crowded, mountain goats there aren’t afraid of people anymore, and have started killing hiker’s dogs, including three in the last three weeks.

Mark HeinzAugust 24, 2023

Wyoming’s beloved Grizzly 399, her cub of the year, Spirit in August 2023.

Grizzly 399 And Her ‘Absolutely Gigantic’ Cub Appear Again After Monthlong Absence

Wyoming’s most famous wild critters, Grizzly 399 and her "absolutely gigantic" cub Spirit, which has had a growth spurt, appeared this week for the first time in about a month, gorging on abundant forage in Teton National Park.

Mark HeinzAugust 23, 2023

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