Game and Fish releases updated draft of Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Management Plan following public comment period
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released its final draft of the Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Management Plan with the public and will present it before the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission at its meeting in Pinedale March…
Virus capable of spreading to humans likely in car-licking bighorns
JACKSON (WNE) — Bighorn sheep on the National Elk Refuge likely carry a virus that’s capable of spreading to humans, officials warned Friday, asking the public to stop letting wild sheep lick their cars. “The bighorn sheep on the…
With low snow in Jackson Hole, wapiti trickle onto National Elk Refuge
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — There’s at least one person in Teton County who sees a silver lining in the low snowpack. “I’m probably the only person in Jackson Hole that’s happy we…
Historic die-off at Wyoming elk feedground prompts management changes
• One of the largest documented outbreaks of hoof rot in Wyoming struck the Horse Creek Feedground last winter, killing nearly half of the congregated calves. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Biologist Ben Wise received the first feedground reports of…
Grizzly 399 has hopped Grand Teton’s southern border — and crossed onto private land
• Famous bruin, cub spotted on private land; wildlife managers urge caution with trash, food By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Brian McCooey thought it odd. Before he put his eyes on the…
National Elk Refuge revising plans for managing elk, bison
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — About 15 years after federal officials completed a lengthy process determining how to manage two of the most charismatic species that winter on the National Elk Refuge, officials…
Game and Fish wants to sell 320 acres in Jackson Hole to the U.S. Forest Service
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON – Wyoming’s state game agency wants to sell 320 acres surrounded by federal lands in Jackson Hole to the U.S. Forest Service. That’s according to a public notice about…
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….
Fatal winter puts ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ on shaky ground
• A year that started off especially deadly for the Sublette Herd of Antilocapra americana threatens to drastically reduce numbers of animals using an ancient, celebrated migration. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com A collared pronghorn took her last breath on…
National Elk Refuge pathway opens Monday
JACKSON (WNE) — The National Elk Refuge pathway is set to open Monday, allowing walkers, bikers and wildlife watchers their first legal access to the pavement since November. While refuge managers may open the gates Sunday evening to the promenade…