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Snowmobilerâs Paradise: Storm Dumps Seven Feet Of Snow Over Weekend At Snowy Range
Snowmobilers reported anywhere from four to seven feet of new snow at Snowy Range over the weekend. The result is incredible snowmobiling conditions all across the area.
Mark HeinzJanuary 30, 2023
$10 Million âWorld-Classâ Shooting Complex Could Make Wyoming An International Destination
Wyoming has missed the mark by not having a world-class shooting complex that could draw tourism and boost the state to international status among firearms and archery enthusiasts, say proponents who are trying to launch the project.Â
Mark HeinzJanuary 29, 2023
Legislator: Wyoming Is The âThe Last Hopeâ For Gun Rights
Rep. Jeremy Haroldson told Cowboy State Daily that the reason there are so many gun bills in the legislature this year is Wyoming is "the last hope" for gun owners and manufacturers.
Mark HeinzJanuary 27, 2023
Hogpocalypse Now? Feral Swine In Colorado, Montana Could Bode Badly For Wyoming
Wildlife officials in both Colorado and Montana are concerned about feral hog infestations in their states. Colorado has already had feral hogs in the southeastern portion of the state and Montana is worried about feral swine moving south from Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Mark HeinzJanuary 26, 2023
âHunting Rights Are Sacredâ: Gordon Asks Legislature To Let Him Make Off-Reservation Hunting Agreements With Shoshone Tribes
During the Wyoming House Appropriations Committee meeting on Tuesday, legislators debated whether its appropriate to let Governor Gordon, rather than the Wyoming Legislature, set the terms of tribal hunting agreements. Â
Clair McFarlandJanuary 25, 2023
Livestock Guardian Dogs Donât Need âRescuingâ Even If They Look Cold
Despite their size and their abilities to battle wolves, bear, and other predators, livestock guardian dogs can be vulnerable -- to humans. Wyoming ranchers are asking to please not 'rescue' their dogs as they aren't "cold" and they don't need rescuing.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 24, 2023
Belgian Chef Says He Would Love To Serve Wild Wyoming Horses If They Were Available
The owner of a restaurant in Belgium that has been serving horse meat for more than 160 years said Wyoming horses would be great on a menu because theyre free-range and eat natural grasses. The Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill asking Congress to allow some wild mustangs to be rounded up for slaughter.
Mark HeinzJanuary 24, 2023
Former Denver Bronco Derek Wolfe Attacked On Social Media For Taking Down Dog-Killing Mountain Lion
Retired Denver Broncos Super Bowl champion Derek Wolfe was attacked by many on social media for taking down a dog-killing mountain lion. But others supported him like FOX News' Tucker Carlson.
Mark HeinzJanuary 23, 2023
Teton County Buys 1,000 Certified âBear-Resistantâ Garbage Cans But Then A Grizzly Destroyed One
More than 1,000 garbage containers that were certified bear resistant were distributed around Teton County, but it turns out they weren't. A grizzly ripped one apart in a live test.
Mark HeinzJanuary 23, 2023
Wyomingâs Out-Of-State Snowmobile Industry Explodes; âWyo Has Definitely Been Discoveredâ
Wyomings out-of-state snowmobile tourism is up 38%. Its a $193.8 million industry for the Cowboy State, and its just getting stronger. Minnesota accounts for 28% of Wyoming's snowmobile tourism.
Renée JeanJanuary 22, 2023
Bill Would Eliminate Wyomingâs âGun-Free Zonesâ
A bill pending before the Wyoming Legislature would eliminate the states gun free zones, such as the Capitol building, The University of Wyoming and numerous other locations.
Mark HeinzJanuary 21, 2023
Against âAstronomical Odds,â Aladdin Man Hunts All Four Of Wyomingâs Legal âBig 5â
Wyomings system for drawing allowed Joe Feeley of Aladdin to draw tags for all the Big 5 trophy game species currently legal to hunt. Even so, he favors a bill that would reform the tag draw system because it would give young hunters better odds.
Mark HeinzJanuary 21, 2023
Three Montana Grizzlies Killed After They Were Sickened By Bird Flu
Three Montana grizzly bears sickened by bird flu had to be killed because they were suffering neurological damage from the virus. This is the first time the virus has been reported in grizzlies.
Mark HeinzJanuary 19, 2023
Horse, Itâs Whatâs For Dinner: Legislators Discuss Resolution To Re-Open Horse Slaughterhouses
To get a handle on growing herds of wild mustangs in Wyoming and the American West, a resolution being considered by the Legislature says Congress should re-open American horse slaughterhouses so the meat can be shipped to places where people eat it.Â
Mark HeinzJanuary 19, 2023
House Committee OKs $50 Million Wyoming Outdoor Rec Trust Fund
The bill would create a $50 million trust fund to pay for the Office of Outdoor Recreation to better promote Wyoming outdoors. Currently, Wyoming is last in dollars and jobs generated by outdoor tourism compared to 11 other western states.
Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2023
ATF âPistol Braceâ Ruling Could Have Sweeping Impacts For Wyoming Gun Owners
An ATF ruling that would classify firearms outfitted with pistol braces as short-barreled rifles could require up to 40 million guns to be registered, something many gun owners see as unconstitutional.
Mark HeinzJanuary 16, 2023
No Hunting Tag Hikes: Senate Rejects Bill To Raise Nonresident Fees By Up To 200%
A bill that would have raised some out-of-state hunting tag fees up to 200% for Wyoming big game and trophy game species died in Senate.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Wyoming Legislators Say No To $40 Million Expense To Build Bike Routes And Paths In State
Members of a Wyoming House committee narrowly voted down House Bill 48 which would have used $40 million to build pedestrian and bicycle paths across the state.
Renée JeanJanuary 13, 2023
15 Miles From Civilization, Someone Removed Yellowstone Snowmobilerâs Ignition Key
It could been a dire situation for Yellowstone snowmobiler Chris Brookhart as someone removed the ignition key from his snowmobile 15 miles from civilization on Tuesday. It turns out someone hid the key on purpose.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Committee OKs Up To 200% Hike For Nonresident Wyoming Hunting Tags
Calling Wyoming the Saudi Arabia Of Antelope, an outfitter and former Wildlife Task Force member said Wyoming should put a premium price tag on its premium and often once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Legislators Worried About Californication Of Wyoming, Introduce Bill Protecting Rodeos
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams is championing legislation that would prevent towns and counties from banning activities like rodeos. Sen. Dan Laursen says he is concerned with influx of Californians to the state, especially to Jackson.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 12, 2023
Rare Green Comet To Pass By Earth Starting This Week; Wyomingites Have Best Views In Country
A once-in-50,000 year green comet will start its trek past the Earth on Thursday. Due to the lack of light pollution, Wyoming is the best place in the country to see it.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 12, 2023
Tree-Killing Squirrels To Blame For Removal Of 100-Year-Old Cottonwoods From Cheyenne Park
An overpopulation of aggressive squirrels and aging cottonwoods are clashing, prompting two dozen century-old trees to be removed from Holliday Park in Cheyenne. City officials say the overmature trees are no match for the damaging rodents.
Wendy CorrJanuary 10, 2023
Colorado Driver Taunts Elk, And It Promptly Trashes His Tire
A Colorado man got more than he bargained for after he taunted a bull elk on the road. After playfully asking the elk if it wanted to fight, the elk promptly punctured one of his tires.
Mark HeinzJanuary 09, 2023