A Second CWD-positive Mule Deer Discovered near Bondurant
Pinedale – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department first confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wyoming’s Deer Hunt Area 154 near Bondurant this past September, from a hunter-harvested buck mule deer. A second CWD-positive buck mule deer…
After public furor, task force offers guidance on BLM’s plan for SW Wyoming
Turbulent phase ends on cooler note with consensus on dozens of recommendations from the governor-created task force. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Despite representing disparate interests, the 11 members of a governor-appointed task force reached consensus on more than 100…
Bridger-Teton Releases Draft Decision for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Western Wyo.—January 12, 2024—The Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District has completed the Final Environmental Assessment and the Draft Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Recreation Enhancements Project – 2023 Project. Of…
Rock Springs RMP Task Force Releases Final Report
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The task force on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan (RMP), created at Governor Mark Gordon’s request, released their report containing their consensus recommendations today. This report will be provided…
Comment deadline for Elk feedgrounds is Jan. 16, 2024
• Interviews with the B-T and Wyoming G&F available here. The Bridger-Teton National Forrest will accept public comment through January 16, 2024 on the proposal to renew the lease for two elk feed grounds in the Star Valley region. The…
Trial date set for Montpelier man accused of making sexual contact with vulnerable adult
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. – MONTPELIER — The trial date for a man accused of sexually abusing or exploiting a vulnerable adult has been set for Feb. 5. Ronald Wade Hunzeker, 64, faces…
Teton bighorn hunt puzzles backcountry skiers
They wonder: Why increase tags while considering decreasing skiing to protect sheep? By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — This fall, a hunter successfully harvested one bighorn ram just west of Grand Teton National…
Uinta County Citizens Coalition: Natural Asset Companies new threat to property rights
By Virginia Giorgis Bridger Valley Pioneer Via- Wyoming News Exchange LYMAN — Conservation easements in the past were looked at as a way to protect land from development by giving a local land trust or government agency the right…
‘Tragic and horrific’: Swan Valley woman dies after RV fire
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. – SWAN VALLEY — One of the victims of a fire over New Year’s weekend has passed away. Kathi Jorgensen of Swan Valley died early Wednesday morning at East…
Calls for Jackson fire chief’s ouster grow to include county administrator
• Fuming at Jellie, critics also press county to fire administrator Watkins. By Sophia Boyd-Fliegel Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Unrest over Teton County emergency response leadership is growing, and now gunning for the top….