Fire danger increased to ‘Moderate’
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service – Western Wyo., July 12, 2023—Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “moderate” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge….
Proposed changes to fees on Greys River
Public is Invited to Provide Input Jackson, Wyo., July 11, 2023— The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing a new fee program in the Snake River Canyon and to charge new and increased fees at sites on the Greys River District. Most river…
As campers flood forests, officials aim to manage evolving needs
• Wyoming districts are implementing or proposing changes to expand capacity, improve infrastructure and regulate use. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Via- Wyoming News Exchange As campers continue to flood into national forests — often towing large trailers, side-by-sides or…
Bridger-Teton looking for company to manage Jackson-area campgrounds
JACKSON (WNE) — The Bridger-Teton National Forest is looking for a company to operate about 15 campgrounds and a hot springs pool in the Jackson area. For well over a decade, the Bridger-Teton has asked private companies to collect fees…
Road Construction and Improvements to Begin on Pinedale District
Pinedale Wyo., June 8, 2023 – The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be starting a large road reconstruction project in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division, Sublette County, and the town…
Visitor Use Surveys Continue on the Bridger-Teton
Western Wyo., June 7, 2023 –The public will encounter contract employees working on the Bridger-Teton National Forest in developed and dispersed recreation sites and along forest service roads. They will be out in all types of weather conditions, wearing bright…
Prescribed Burns Planned on Kemmerer District
Kemmerer, Wyo., May 19, 2023— The Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger Teton National Forest is planning multiple prescribed burns throughout this spring. These could begin as early as late May, and burns may be implemented at any time until…
Bozeman man pleads guilty to felony charge on the Bridger-Teton
• Unlawful Collection of Shed Elk Antlers Jackson, Wyo., April 21, 2023— On October 25, 2022, a Bozeman, Montana resident, formerly of Jackson, WY, was sentenced on a felony Lacey Act charge, along with federal misdemeanor probation violations in connection…
Grizzly mama of the Tetons sets out to break a record
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com She’s 27 years old, reputed for being a stellar mother and knows her way around a crowd. If you live in Jackson Hole she might be your nosy neighbor. Regardless, her olfactory senses are terrific. Wyoming…
Greys River Collaborative continuing work with Bridger-Teton
◆ County commissions, conservation districts leading the collaborative. The Greys River Collaborative, an organization including local government leaders, continues to work with the Bridger-Teton National Forest on plans and proposals for use of the public lands in western Wyoming. In…