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Groups challenge Bridger-Teton grizzly ruling

By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A legal standoff over grizzly bear killings in Bridger-Teton National Forest will continue as conservation groups challenge a recent court ruling that sided with federal officials and local ranchers….

Chad Hudson selected as Forest Supervisor  for Bridger-Teton National Forest

OGDEN, UTAH, June 7, 2022 – Intermountain Region, Regional Forester Mary Farnsworth is pleased to announce she has selected Chad Hudson as the Forest Supervisor for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, he replaces Tricia O’Connor who is retiring at the end…

Teton Interagency Fire Hosts Wildland Firefighting School in Kemmerer

Teton Interagency fire managers announce that with a busy fire season expected, wildland firefighters from across the area are receiving important preseason training next week in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The community of Kemmerer can expect to see an increase in firefighters…

Mosquito Creek prescribed burn to begin soon

The Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be moving forward with prescribed burn operations in the Mosquito Creek North unit, part of the Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project. Implementation could begin as early as this week…

Prescribed Fire Planned for Star Valley Front Veg Project

The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to implement a 99-acre prescribed fire unit of the Star Valley Front Vegetation Project. This unit3 is…

Forest officials urge good decisions as Springtime blooms

The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – The Bridger-Teton National Forest reminds forest visitors that winter wildlife restrictions remain in effect until May 1, 2022. It is important that all users understand the importance of observing…

B-T Forest officials look at closing antler hunt loophole

JACKSON (WNE) — Bridger-Teton National Forest officials are considering changing the opening hour when people can begin to hunt for antlers on the east end of the National Elk Refuge to 6 a.m. May 1, six hours later than in…

Pinedale Ranger District Authorizes Grooming; New opportunity for multiple use recreation on Skyline Drive

The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has authorized snow grooming on the non-maintained portion of Skyline Drive. Beginning just past the White Pine Ski area turn off and terminating at Elkhart Park (See Map below.) The Forest…

Snowmobiler Rescued Wednesday in Granite Falls Area

Teton County Search and Rescue responded to a snowmobile crash on January 12 in the Granite Falls area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The rider, a woman, had accidentally driven off the edge of the trail and had a suspected…

Officials eye killing bighorn ewes to stop disease

By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As a gaggle of grad students milled about, probing, prodding and drawing blood from three bighorn sheep, Aly Courtemanch was keeping her eyes peeled for something in particular….