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A search and rescue operation from the Jenny Lake Rescue Cache near Lupine Meadows in this file photo.

Being Rescued In The Wyoming Backcountry Is Free — Unless You Need Life Flight

Basic backcountry search and rescue services will continue to be free in Wyoming, but calling for Life Flight services can still pile up big bills for folks pulled out of the backcountry.

Mark HeinzJune 05, 2023

Wyoming bird watchers can keep their eyes open for crowned sparrows, left, and the state bird, the western meadowlark, right.

Plenty For Wyoming Bird-Watchers To See Even If Some Arriving Later Than Usual

Wyoming bird watchers report a few oddball visitors like the golden-winged warbler in Lander, but lots of the usual favorites, like mountain bluebirds, are home for the summer.

Renée JeanJune 04, 2023

These images from a video posted to the Everest Today Twitter feed show how Mount Everest has turned into what some are calling "the world's highest garbage dump."

Everest A ‘Garbage Dump’ During Deadliest Season Ever, Says Wyoming Climber Who Was There

Mount Everest has become a crowded garbage dump and graveyard, says a Wyoming mountaineer who attempted to summit the peak last month. He’s not sure when he’ll go back.

Mark HeinzJune 03, 2023

These tired and scared deer couldn't get out of this canal about 50 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona. When state wildlife officials couldn't get them out, they called in a couple of cowboys, who safely lassoed them.

After Wildlife Officers Couldn’t Rescue Deer From Canal, Cowboys Did The Job

It’s no surprise to veteran Wyoming cowboy Kevin Meyer that it took two Arizona buckaroos to rescue mule deer stranded in a canal, after wildlife officers had run out of options.

Mark HeinzJune 02, 2023

Samantha Strable of Pinedale recently put out a call on social media, asking fellow Sublette County residents if they could spare meat for her bear bait barrel, left. When she’s not hunting abroad, Strable enjoys Wyoming outings for species such as mule deer.

She Killed A Feral Pig With A Knife; Now Pinedale Woman Wants To Bag A Wyoming Bear

After bowhunting red stag in Chile and killing a pig with a knife in New Zealand, Samantha Strable of Pinedale said her next goal is bagging a Wyoming black bear.

Mark HeinzJune 01, 2023

Restrictions on pistol braces went into effect Thursday.

As Pistol Brace Ban Begins, Wyoming Gun Owners Urged To Lawyer Up

Court Injunctions against federal restrictions on pistol braces that went into effect Thursday apply only to certain people. Everybody else should get a lawyer, a Wyoming Second Amendment rights activist says.

Mark HeinzJune 01, 2023

Yellowstone National Park officials say this visitor responsible for the death of a bison in the park has been prosecuted and fined.

Hawaiian Tourist Pleads Guilty To Trying To 'Rescue' Bison Which Later Was Euthanized In Yellowstone

A tourist from Hawaii pleaded guilty on Wednesday to trying to 'save' a baby bison in Yellowstone. Park officials later had to euthanize the bison because of the man's actions.

Jake NicholsJune 01, 2023

Guy Eastman of Powell dropped this Boone and Crocket record book-sized trophy antelope buck near Wamsutter last fall. The current winterkill in that area is so bad, it could be years before hunters get any more such opportunities, he said.

As Herds Reel From Winterkill, Drought And Even Brain Worms, Neighboring States Join Wyoming In Slashing Hunting Tags

Wyoming isn’t the only state that suffered heavy wildlife winterkill and has cut hunting tags. Neighboring states are doing it too, also citing drought and brain worms.

Mark HeinzMay 31, 2023

Still Too Early To Know If Dismissal Of Wyoming ‘Corner-Crossing’ Lawsuit A Victory For Public Land Access

Some Wyomingites with a stake in the outcome of the Elk Mountain “corner-crossing” lawsuit are lukewarm to its outcome in the hunters’ favor, saying the issue is still likely to drag on in the courts.

Mark HeinzMay 31, 2023

A Labrador retriever returns to its trainer with a duck during a recent field dog trial.

Blue-Green Algae Suspected Of Killing Highly Trained Field Dogs In Utah Has Also Been In Wyoming

Six trained retrievers that died from suspected blue-green algae poisoning in Utah were far more than beloved pets. Wyoming dog owners also on alert.

Mark HeinzMay 30, 2023

Ladder hunter corner crossing 5 3 22 scaled

Dismissal Likely Not The End For ‘Corner-Crossing’ Case, As Appeals Can Drag On

A U.S. District Court judge’s ruling in favor of four hunters in a Wyoming “corner-crossing” case of alleged trespassing in Carbon County is likely to be appealed and could drag on, says a legal expert.

Mark HeinzMay 30, 2023

A wrangler packs his gear near Island Lake.

Cowboy State Places: Managing Thousands Of Miles Of Wyoming Trails Is A Science

Before the West was settled, Wyoming’s thousands of miles of trails were life-or-death connections. Maintaining them now for recreation takes a lot of work, and science.

May 29, 2023

Despite Momentum To Delist Grizzlies In Wyoming, Opponents Say It Would Be A Disaster For The Bears

Efforts are gaining steam to delist grizzly bears from endangered species protection in Wyoming and neighboring states, but there are still those in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho who oppose the idea.

Mark HeinzMay 29, 2023

Wyoming Mountaineer Doesn’t Regret Abandoning Everest As Death Toll Soared

Casper's Joe McGinley said his decision to leave Everest without summiting was the right decision as crowds and accidents have made this one of the deadliest seasons on record. His goal of climbing the highest peak on all 7 continents has not been deterred, he said.

Mark HeinzMay 29, 2023

Boysen Tornado Topples And Flattens Campers, Marina Says

The Boysen Marina management announced late Friday that a tornado crashed across the lake that afternoon, downing power lines, toppling and flattening campers, but only causing minor injuries.

Clair McFarlandMay 27, 2023

Now There's A Movement To Ban Campfires

Believe it not, there's a growing movement among some outdoors-people to ban campfires. They say campfires cause too many wildfires, prompt folks to take too much dead wood from the forests and cause cancer.

Mark HeinzMay 27, 2023

A 6-year-old black bear that came into Sheridan on Friday morning looking for food was destroyed by state Game and Fish officials after discovering it had been removed from the city and relocated once before.

Game And Fish Kills Black Bear In Sheridan After Its Second Food Raid Through Town

Wyoming Game and Fish agents killed a 6-year-old female black bear in Sheridan on Friday morning. The bear had been captured and removed from Sheridan once before.

Mark HeinzMay 26, 2023

Don’t Worry, Procrastinators, Wyoming State Parks Still Have Memorial Day Campsites Available

As camping season kicks off over Memorial Day Weekend, Wyoming’s state parks should be busy, but not overrun — and it's not too late to get a spot.

Mark HeinzMay 26, 2023

In Wake Of Horrible Winterkill And Antelope Pneumonia Outbreak, Even More Wyoming Hunting Tags Cut

After previously cutting about 10,000 antelope tags, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has opted to cut more, even as the hunting license application deadline looms. Some Wyoming outdoorsmen said they support the move.

Mark HeinzMay 26, 2023

Federal Court Ruling Saves Up To 72 Wyoming Grizzlies From Death

As many as 72 bears in the Upper Green River region near Pinedale are safe — for now. A federal court ruled Thursday that U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service violated federal law when it authorized killing the bears to protect grazing leases.

Mark HeinzMay 25, 2023

Drivers wait for clearance to take firefighting supplies into town outside of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Wildfires burning out of control forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 residents from the town.

Climate Change Gets Blame For Forest Fires, Evidence Suggests Management, Weather Patterns Have More Impact

Forest fires in Alberta, Canada, have fueled the annual reports of wildfires driven out of control by climate change, even though there’s no upward trend in acreage burned. An ecologist says wildfires are driven more by management practices and weather patterns.

May 25, 2023

Grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem have recovered enough that many Wyoming wildlife officials are pushing to delist them from endangered species status.

Plan To Delist Grizzlies In Wyoming, Elsewhere Still On Track As Bears Continue To Spark Political Debate

Despite ongoing political controversy and legal action, a plan to delist grizzly bears from endangered species protection in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho should still be on track, one former top Interior official said.

Mark HeinzMay 24, 2023

Wyoming’s Rangelands Could Become A Lightning-Fueled Tinderbox This Fire Season, Firefighters Say

Just how bad the fire season could get across Wyoming’s vast rangelands this summer and fall isn’t clear. It all depends on the volatile mix of dry grass and lightning, say state wildfire experts.

Mark HeinzMay 24, 2023

A 5th District Court of Appeals injunction on a ban on stabilizing braces for AR-15s and other weapons won't cover Wyoming gun owners.

Wyoming Gun Owners Not Covered By Injunction Halting Pistol Brace Restrictions

An injunction in Texas on the restriction of pistol braces for certain AR-15s and other popular firearms doesn’t cover Wyoming gun owners.

Mark HeinzMay 23, 2023

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Being Rescued In The Wyoming Backcountry Is Free — Unless You Need Life Flight

Plenty For Wyoming Bird-Watchers To See Even If Some Arriving Later Than Usual

Everest A ‘Garbage Dump’ During Deadliest Season Ever, Says Wyoming Climber Who Was There

After Wildlife Officers Couldn’t Rescue Deer From Canal, Cowboys Did The Job

She Killed A Feral Pig With A Knife; Now Pinedale Woman Wants To Bag A Wyoming Bear

As Pistol Brace Ban Begins, Wyoming Gun Owners Urged To Lawyer Up

Hawaiian Tourist Pleads Guilty To Trying To 'Rescue' Bison Which Later Was Euthanized In Yellowstone

As Herds Reel From Winterkill, Drought And Even Brain Worms, Neighboring States Join Wyoming In Slashing Hunting Tags

Still Too Early To Know If Dismissal Of Wyoming ‘Corner-Crossing’ Lawsuit A Victory For Public Land Access

Blue-Green Algae Suspected Of Killing Highly Trained Field Dogs In Utah Has Also Been In Wyoming

Dismissal Likely Not The End For ‘Corner-Crossing’ Case, As Appeals Can Drag On

Cowboy State Places: Managing Thousands Of Miles Of Wyoming Trails Is A Science

Despite Momentum To Delist Grizzlies In Wyoming, Opponents Say It Would Be A Disaster For The Bears

Wyoming Mountaineer Doesn’t Regret Abandoning Everest As Death Toll Soared

Boysen Tornado Topples And Flattens Campers, Marina Says

Now There's A Movement To Ban Campfires

Game And Fish Kills Black Bear In Sheridan After Its Second Food Raid Through Town

Don’t Worry, Procrastinators, Wyoming State Parks Still Have Memorial Day Campsites Available

In Wake Of Horrible Winterkill And Antelope Pneumonia Outbreak, Even More Wyoming Hunting Tags Cut

Federal Court Ruling Saves Up To 72 Wyoming Grizzlies From Death

Climate Change Gets Blame For Forest Fires, Evidence Suggests Management, Weather Patterns Have More Impact

Plan To Delist Grizzlies In Wyoming, Elsewhere Still On Track As Bears Continue To Spark Political Debate

Wyoming’s Rangelands Could Become A Lightning-Fueled Tinderbox This Fire Season, Firefighters Say

Wyoming Gun Owners Not Covered By Injunction Halting Pistol Brace Restrictions