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California Man Who Left Wyoming Elk To Rot Canât Hunt For Two Years
A California man who left most of the carcass of a Wyoming elk he killed go to waste was slapped with more than $6,000 in fines and will lose his privileges to hunt in most of the U.S. for two years.
Mark HeinzJuly 12, 2023
Man Stuck In Yellowstone Bathroom Because Giant Bison Was Outside The Door
A man was stuck in a Yellowstone restroom Tuesday because when he opened the door, a giant bison was standing outside of it. His dilemma attracted a crowd which, of course, decided to video the event.
Jimmy OrrJuly 12, 2023
Wolves May Have Cut Wyoming Mountain Lion Population By Half By Killing Kittens & Starving Adults
Wolves slaying mountain lion kittens and keeping adult cats away from prey might have caused the mountain lion population in northwest Wyoming to plunge by nearly half in recent years, according to a study.
Mark HeinzJuly 11, 2023
Huge Swath Of Wyoming âCheckerboardâ Land May Be Up For Sale Again
Gov. Mark Gordon says heâs âinterested in learning moreâ about huge chunks of land across southern Wyoming the state tried â and failed â to buy in 2020 that are for sale again.
Cat UrbigkitJuly 11, 2023
If A Grizzly Is Attacking You In Yellowstone, It Is Illegal For You To Shoot It
Sorry, but if youâre attacked by a grizzly in Yellowstone, it is against the law for you to shoot it. Reaching for bear spray could be your best legal option as you canât even point a firearm at wildlife there.
Mark HeinzJuly 10, 2023
Static Electricity Might Suck Wyoming Ticks Right Onto You
Scientists have determined that static electricity can pull ticks onto people â like a science fiction tractor beam. An expected large population of ticks is looking for hosts after a huge big game die-off this past winter.
Mark HeinzJuly 10, 2023
Colorado Man Admits Illegally Landing Helicopter In Grand Teton National Park
The owner of a Colorado-based business that charters helicopter tours admitted Monday that he did illegally land his helicopter in Grand Teton National Park, but said he had a sick passenger on board and was unaware he was in the park. He also said he didn't have a picnic there.
Jimmy OrrJuly 10, 2023
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Jimmy OrrJuly 10, 2023
As Herd Populations Explode, So Does Wyomingâs Wild Mustang Dilemma
Estimates put Wyomingâs wild mustang population at more than double its target prior to winter. BLM officials wait for winterkill numbers.
Mark HeinzJuly 08, 2023
Days Of Rage In Yellowstone: Hot Tempers, Violent Threats Caught On Video
After calling someone an idiot for leaving the boardwalk at Yellowstone, tempers erupted and violent threats ensued. The man who started the confrontation said he probably could have handled the situation better.
Mark HeinzJuly 07, 2023
Wyoming Loves Hunting, But Denver And California May Be Bringing Approval Ratings Down
Urban population centers in Denver, Salt Lake City and California could be to blame for the West having some of the nationâs lowest approval ratings for hunting among the general public.
Mark HeinzJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Could Be One Mistake Away From Land-Walking "Frankenfish" Invasion
All it would take is somebody dumping northern snakeheads into one Wyoming waterway and the state could be infested with the so-called âfrankenfish.â
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2023
Jackalopes Are Real ⌠Sort Of: Viruses Can Cause Bunnies To Grow âHornsâ
Like many tall tales, the legend of Wyomingâs favorite mythical creature, the jackalope, might be based in reality. Viral infections can cause rabbits to develop horn-like growths on their heads.
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2023
Moose On The Loose In Laramie Gets Darted, Taken To Snowies
A young bull moose wandered into Laramie early Monday and was tranquilized by game wardens at Slade Elementary school. The moose was taken to the Snowy Range Mountains and set free.
Mark HeinzJuly 03, 2023
"Whole New Level Of Stupid": Tourist Drives Car Into Yellowstone Lake
A group of tourists on Saturday decided that viewing Yellowstone Lake from the parking lot wasn't good enough. So they left the road and drove on the beach where they promptly got stuck.
Jimmy OrrJuly 02, 2023
"Ha, Ha, Ha! You Guys Are So Dead!": Despite Mockery, There Is Value To Plastic Robo-Bear
Even though Cowboy State Daily's Mark Heinz and Bill Sniffin were mercilessly mocked for their videos where they shot fake bear spray at a plastic bear on a glorified Roomba, hunters say there is real value to "robo-bear."
Mark HeinzJuly 02, 2023
Corner-Crossing Ranch Owner Appeals, Sues Google For Emailer Who Called Him Vulgar Name
Wyomingâs âcorner crossingâ court case continues to drag on with ranch owner Fredric Eshelman appealing a judgeâs ruling against him, and also suing Google to the reveal the identity of a Gmail user who called him a 'piece of shit.'
Mark HeinzJune 30, 2023
Wyoming Should Have Fed Starving Deer, Says Retired Wildlife Official
The man who supervised the Game and Fishâs elk feeding program for 33 years told Cowboy State Daily that tens of thousands of mule deer could have been spared from starving to death this past winter if theyâd been artificially fed.
Mark HeinzJune 29, 2023
Massive Winter Die-Off Reportedly Leaves Few Antelope Fawns, No Mule Deer In Red Desert
Almost no antelope fawns and a complete lack of mule deer in the Red Desert has Joe Kenney of Lander concerned. Heâs been visiting the area for years, and thinks this past winter's massive die-off is to blame for the lack of wildlife.
Mark HeinzJune 29, 2023
Urban Deer In Rawlins, Wyoming, Are Dropping Newborn Fawns On Peopleâs Porches
A herd of deer moved into Rawlins, Wyoming, decades ago and have been an annoyance ever since, says one local longtime resident. But she was still touched to find a newborn fawn outside her house.
Mark HeinzJune 29, 2023
One Record Fish Not Enough For Cheyenne Angler Who Landed Huge Tiger Trout
After shattering the Wyoming record for tiger trout, which had stood since 2012, Owen Schaad said his next goal is to complete the Cowboy State âgrand slamâ of cutthroat trout.
Mark HeinzJune 28, 2023
Wind River Floods, Closing National Forest Road Near Dubois
Rain and runoff from massive winter snowpack flooded some national forest access areas near Dubois, and also muddied the waters of trout fisheries near Pinedale.
Mark HeinzJune 28, 2023
Fishing Guide From Pinedale Wins Once-In-A-Lifetime Wild Bison Tag
Eli Krumley, a 28-year-old fishing guide from Pinedale, won the drawing for Gov. Mark Gordonâs wild bison tag. He said the once-in-a-lifetime big game hunt is a good excuse to justify breaking out the checkbook for a new rifle.
June 28, 2023
Cheyenne Man Catches Monster Tiger Trout, Smashes Wyoming Record
At 11.93 pounds, 31 inches in length and a girth of 16.5 inches, the tiger trout caught from Viva Naughton Reservoir near Kemmerer by Owen Schaad of Cheyenne is a new state record.
Mark HeinzJune 27, 2023