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Colorado Lawmaker Warns Wyoming: Beware The ‘Bleed-Over Effect’ Of Gun Restrictions

A Colorado legislator became so impassioned over gun control proposals in his state he tweeted it could spark “civil war.” He warns Wyoming to be wary of similar efforts here.

Greg JohnsonMarch 15, 2023

Wyoming Gun Groups: New Biden Executive Order On Guns “Extremely Dangerous To Bill Of Rights”

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday calling for a broadening of background checks, but Wyoming gun rights advocates said the order is "extremely dangerous" and a threat to the Bill of Rights.

Mark HeinzMarch 14, 2023

Casper-Douglas Route Wants To Be First Link In 500 Miles Of Wyoming ‘Rail Trail’

One of the first pieces of Wyomings 500-plus-mile section of the proposed 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail could be coming together soon near Casper.

Mark HeinzMarch 14, 2023

Early Rising Yellowstone Grizzly Will Probably Be Lonely For A While; Most Bears Still Snoozing

A grizzly that popped out in Yellowstone Park last week will probably be lonely for a while yet, as most bears are going to sleep for another month or so, a Wyoming wildlife biologist said.

Mark HeinzMarch 13, 2023

3,700-Mile Cross-County ‘Rail Trail’ Will Include 500 Miles Across Wyoming – If It Ever Happens

A 3,700-mile coast-to-coast cycling and hiking trail, including roughly 500 miles across Wyoming, is ambitious in its scope, but actually getting it done is another story.

Mark HeinzMarch 11, 2023

Battle of Eliminating Gun-Free Zones In Wyoming Will Continue, Opponents Vow

Rep. Jeremy Haroldson said he will continue to introduce legislation to eliminate gun-free zones in Wyoming until he wins. Meanwhile, a Wyoming chapter of a anti-gun group vows to continue to fight it every time its introduced.

Mark HeinzMarch 10, 2023

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City of Cheyenne To Cancel Animal Shelter Contract Ending 50-Year Partnership

Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins told Cowboy State Daily he believes the City of Cheyenne can shelter animals for less money than the animal shelter charges. The cost of the shelter has increased from $320,000 in 2019 to $800,000 in 2022.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2023

Wyoming Wolf Packs Are Gang-Like When It Comes To Protecting Their Turf

Research in Wyoming and Minnesota indicates wolf packs respect each others turf with gang-like loyalty sometimes under the pain of death.

Mark HeinzMarch 10, 2023

Wyoming Watches As Colorado Is On Verge Of Passing Sweeping Gun Control Legislation

A leading gun advocate in Wyoming said the four gun control bills which could be passed in Colorado soon, could actually pay off for Wyoming as firearms and firearms accessory companies could move to the Cowboy State.

Mark HeinzMarch 09, 2023

Wyoming Mule Deer Group Hosting Two-Day Event To Focus On Predators, Habitat Loss, Disease

With Wyomings mule deer population facing threats from every side, wildlife experts, hunters and others plan to gather in Rock Springs on Friday and Saturday to discuss deer conservation at Mule Deer Days.

Mark HeinzMarch 09, 2023

Rare Pneumonia Has Killed 200 Wyoming Antelope So Far

A rare form of pneumonia has killed at least 200 antelope near Pinedale, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Its not yet known where the outbreak originated or exactly how far its spread.

Mark HeinzMarch 08, 2023

Here Come The Bears! First Grizzly Of The Season Spotted in Yellowstone (No One Mauled Yet)

Just in time for 307 day, the first grizzly of the year was spotted in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. The 350-pound bear was, not surprisingly, eating at the time.

Jimmy OrrMarch 07, 2023

Not So Fast, Cheetahs: British Researcher, Wyoming Rancher Trying To Prove Antelope Are Faster

A British researcher and a Uinta County rancher are teaming up to prove that Wyomings pronghorn antelope are faster than Africas cheetahs. The researcher, who works for the Structures and Motion Laboratory at the Royal Veterinary College in London, has extensive experience in conducting speed & motion research on wild animals.

Mark HeinzMarch 07, 2023

Wildlife Crossing Similar To Those Proposed For Wyoming Saves Nearly 2,000 Animals Per Year

Everything from mighty bull elk to mule deer to mountain lions have been saved from becoming roadkill along a treacherous stretch of Colorado highway, proving the effectiveness of wildlife crossings that are similar to projects planned in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzMarch 06, 2023

Canadian Man Uses Drone To Get Footage Of Moose Shedding Antlers

Although the aerial footage of a moose shedding its antlers in Canada is cool to see, getting that footage via drone is controversial. Under terms of new legislation just passed, drones will be considered aircraft in Wyoming effective July 1 and this would be illegal.

Mark HeinzMarch 06, 2023

Wyoming Gets Rare Showing Of Aurora Borealis; Geomagnetic Storm Gives Cowboy State A Show

Wyoming is usually too far south to be an ideal place to observe the aurora borealis but not always. And this past week, interstellar conditions gave skywatchers a thrill...

Jake NicholsMarch 04, 2023

Unhappy New Year For Wyoming Wildlife As Roadkill Numbers Spike

If you saw dead animals lying all over Wyoming's highways at the beginning of the year, you weren't alone. Roadkill numbers soared all across the state around the holiday season but no one has a handle on exactly why.

Mark HeinzMarch 03, 2023

Price Of Going Hunting In Wyoming For Nonresidents Is Going Way Up (For Some)

The 2024 Wyoming hunting season will be more expensive for some nonresidents. Gov. Gordon signed into law measures that will boost the special draw fees for some nonresident big game licenses as well as price hikes to hunt Big 5 trophy game species.

Mark HeinzMarch 03, 2023

Cheyenne Frontier Days Announces Night Show Concert Lineup for 127th Daddy Of ‘Em All Rodeo

From Eric Church to Tim McGraw to Five Finger Death Punch, Cheyenne Frontier Days on Thursday. announced the concert lineup for the 2023 western celebration. Tickets go on sale beginning March 15.

Renée JeanMarch 03, 2023

Have A Concealed Carry Permit? Be Careful, Gun Regulations Change At the Border.

Leaving Wyoming with a firearm can put gun owners into dicey situations if they arent aware of states differing regulations. If you make a mistake, you could be in deep trouble.

Mark HeinzMarch 02, 2023

House Passes Bill To Restore Gun, Other Rights Of Nonviolent Felons

Though some feared the act could erode Second Amendment rights, the Wyoming House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would restore gun rights to nonviolent felons immediately after they've served their sentences.

Clair McFarlandMarch 02, 2023

Jugs Of Urine Tossed From Vehicles Remain Persistent Problem On Wyoming Highways

Jugs of urine tossed out vehicles along Wyoming highways have been dubbed trucker bombs and there could be thousands of them at any one time along I-80 and other roads. But one long-haul driver said that practice is generally frowned upon in his profession.