‘Unethical wildlife viewing’ prompts WGF to relocate area grizzly
According to information released by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), the agency coordinated an effort with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to relocate a subadult male grizzly bear on August 26. Information from the WGF stated “the…
Draft EIS out for LVE Crow Creek Pipeline
• Project brings gas supply into Star Valley. SVI Media/Dan Dockstader & C-T National Forest The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is released its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) for the Crow Creek Pipeline Lower Valley Energy Project on July 14, 2023….
Natural gas pipeline proposed for Afton/Star Valley
Today the Caribou-Targhee National Forest released its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement proposing construction of a new twelve-inch or less outside diameter, high-pressure pipeline to provide natural gas to the Afton/Star Valley, Wyoming area. “Our announcement kicks off a formal…
Government spends $2.6M to reduce fire risk on Caribou-Targhee, private lands
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Federal land managers and nonprofits plan to spend $2.6 million to reduce wildfire risk on national forest and private property in Teton Valley, Idaho, in the next three…
Teton Canyon closed to tent camping after black bear pushing man out of hammock
The following is a news release from the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. It is posted here courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. TETON CANYON, Wyoming — The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is issuing a temporary closure to all camping except for hard-sided vehicles up Teton…
Alpine Area Wildfire Protection Coalition “All Fire Days”
Provided by Lincoln County Fuels Mitigation ALPINE, WYO. – Lincoln County Emergency Management will be participating in a simulated wildfire exercise with several emergency response organizations and land management agencies on May 21, 2022. The simulation will take place within…
Christmas tree permits are available for purchase online
◆ The online purchasing option makes kicking off your holiday experience even easier! Courtesy of National Forest Service Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through recreation.gov until December 31. Details regarding designated cutting areas, dates and height…
Public Reports of Illegal Use of National Forest Lands Results in Successful Prosecution
In August of 2021, the United States Forest Service received multiple complaints from the public concerning a long-term campsite on lands managed by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Law enforcement investigated the complaints and found an unattended campfire, several dilapidated vehicles,…
Alpine boat ramp improvements underway
◆ Gravel added to parking area, boat docs placed in time for summer recreation. Improvements are underway this week at the boat ramp in Alpine, all designed to prepare the site for increased use expected with an area growing…
Caribou-Targhee National Forest grows by nearly 1,000 acres
◆ 960-acre parcel in Teton County, Idaho added to the forest. The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is nearly 1,000 acres bigger this week. The U.S. Forest Service and The Conservation Fund have announce the acquisition of 960-acres of land located in…