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Grizzly Relocated In Grand Teton Due to People Feeding It
A young adult male grizzly bear had to be relocated within Grand Teton National Park this week due to it receiving food rewards in two incidents earlier this month.
June 25, 2021
Authorities Arrest Bridger Man, Allege He Started Robertson Draw Fire
A Bridger, Montana, man was arrested on allegations that he started the 28,600-acre Robertson Draw Fire while off-trail on his motorcycle.
June 25, 2021
‘Tourist Trap’ And Other Bad Reviews of Yellowstone National Park
Since conservative commentator Glenn Beck was unimpressed during his recent trip to Yellowstone National Park, we decided it was time to investigate other bad reviews of the park.
June 24, 2021
Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Shares Video of Moose In His Yard, Didn’t Pet It
Rock star and Motley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx recently shared an Instagram post of a pretty incredible sight in his yard: a large moose.
June 24, 2021
Glenn Beck Visits Wyoming; Says “Old Faithful Smells Like a Toilet”
A brief visit to Yellowstone National Park over the weekend left conservative political commentator Glenn Beck unimpressed and prompted him to say the world's first national park smells like a toilet.
June 23, 2021
Wyoming Already Seeing ‘Pretty Heavy’ Wildfire Activity
As summer heats up in July and August, Wyomings wildfire season is likely to creep above average, although recent hot and dry weather has already stoked fires.
June 23, 2021
Wyoming, Colorado Wildlife Officials Warn of Livestock, Bighorn Sheep Mixing
Wyoming and Colorado officials are warning of possible negative implications that could impact bighorn sheep populations if the animals are allowed to mix with domestic livestock.
June 22, 2021
Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Receiving ‘Significant’ Injuries From Bison in Yellowstone
A woman was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after receiving significant injuries from a bison in Yellowstone.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021
Colorado Parks Staff Catch Man Dumping Human Waste, Make Him Clean It Up
We shouldn't have to say this, but don't dump (pun intended) human or any other type of waste in streams, lakes or other public bodies of water. It's gross.
June 21, 2021
Wyoming’s Chancey Williams Performed at Famed Nashville Venue
Wyoming's Chancey Williams performed at a sold out concert at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night.
June 18, 2021
Robertson Draw Fire Growth Slows; Milder Weather Helping Firefighters
Milder weather conditions slowed the growth of the Robertson Draw fire on Thursday to 3,000 acres allowing crews to work on the northeastern, eastern, and southeastern sides of the fire.
Wendy CorrJune 18, 2021
Gordon Dedicating $6M For Wyoming Parks, Historic Sites
Gov. Mark Gordon announced this week that up to $6.5 million of Wyoming's remaining CARES Act funds would be used to fund expansions at Wyoming's state parks and historic sites.
June 17, 2021
Robertson Fire, Just Outside of Park County, Explodes to More Than 21,000 Acres
The Robertson Draw Fire has grown exponentially since it sparked just three days ago. Now it's more than 21,000 acres.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2021
UW Professor: Global Warming Is Causing Larger Wildfires In Rocky Mountains
A University of Wyoming professor has co-authored a new research paper stating that global warming is contributing to larger wildfires in the Rocky Mountain region.
June 16, 2021
Bear Breaks Into Car, Spends An Hour Inside With Case of Beer
A Colorado bear broke into a car that had a case of beer in it and stayed there for more than an hour.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Black Bear Escapes Charging Grizzly Bear With ‘Powerful Exit Strategy’
A black bear which was pursued by a much larger and faster grizzly bear was able to escape by using its "powerful exit strategy" -- climbing.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Park Service Asks Public Not To Drive Over Elk
The National Park Service is advising people to check under their cars for elk before driving off.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Rising Humidity Helping Firefighters Battle 1,000-Acre Robinson Fire
Milder temperatures and rising humidity are expected to help firefighters battle the Robinson wildfire which covers more than 1,000 acres of land near Buffalo.
June 15, 2021
Fatal Disease Found In Devils Tower Bats
Researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome in bats at Devils Tower National Monument this week.
June 15, 2021
Grizzly Hazing To Occur on Togwotee Pass Because Of Irresponsible Human Behavior
As a result of continued harassment by wildlife viewers creating unsafe conditions on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct targeted hazing operations on grizzly bear 863.
June 13, 2021
Wyoming Hunting Group Encourages Use Of Lead-Free Ammo, Tackle
Sporting Lead-Free hopes to reduce lead consumed inadvertently by people and wildlife and is proposing ways to help anglers and hunters see the positives of choosing tackle and ammo that doesnt poison the environment.
June 13, 2021
Visitor Spending In Wyoming’s National Parks Down $65 Million Last Year
Wyoming's national park sites saw a $65 million decline in visitor spending last year, according to data released by the National Park Service.
June 13, 2021
Judge Blocks Development of 400,000 Acres of Oil/Gas Leases Due to Sage Grouse
A federal judge is blocking the development of more than 400,000 acres of oil and gas leases in Wyoming and Montana, ruling the U.S. Bureau of Land Management did not adequately consider the impact of development on the regions sage grouse.
June 11, 2021
Hoping to Avoid More Bloodshed, Yellowstone Biologist Urges Public To Respect Bears
After multiple bear encounters with humans in recent weeks, one of Yellowstone's leading bear biologists posted a video this week to educate visitors on what to do if or when they encounter a bear.
June 11, 2021