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State Forestry hosts fire mitigation class
Assistant District Forester for the State of Wyoming Jeremy Dedic introduced a class to residents and property owners of Pine Haven and Pine Ridge last week in an effort to protect the lives of...
Keyhole check station plans already in place
Spring may seem a long way away from underneath February's snowdrifts, but the Wyoming Game & Fish Department will be prepared when it arrives to protect Keyhole Reservoir from an infestation of...
Back to the chill
These cattle near Moorcroft don't mind as the sky darkens and snow begins to fly on Tuesday morning, blowing once again a winter cold now that the February chinooks have moved on....
Just Slayin' ice fishing tournament enjoys another popular year
After Ice fishing Wyoming Lakes ceased their winter ice fishing event a few years ago, 35-year-old Gillette resident Doug DeBoer Jr picked up the reins, saying, "We have to do something for the fishin...
In the clear
Driving through Texas Trails Subdivision after the frigid weekend, every driveway is free of snow thanks to the diligence of volunteers - neighbor taking care of neighbor, even at 25 below. After...
Concerns for local deer
Pine Haven's deer population is showing signs of illness this winter with the discovery of a yearling that had lain down and could no longer rise due to as as-yet unconfirmed malady. This forced Game...
Morning shimmer
Grasses sparkle in their icy attire as the morning sun comes calling south of Pine Haven last week....
Pile burning to begin soon on Black Hills National Forest
With the recent snowfall across the Black Hills National Forest, Ranger Districts will be focusing efforts on burning thousands of hand and machine slash piles. Piles are created from timber sale slash and tree thinning operations. Piles are only...
After the storm
Last week saw roads closed and fog, snow and wind that affected visibility and forced school closures, with no unnecessary travel for a number of days. There are always the diehards, though; intrepid...
Black Hills National Forest to begin seasonal closures
Due to an impending winter storm, staff began closing seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National Forest, Mon., Dec. 12, ahead of the regularly scheduled Dec. 15 date. Gates are closed to...
BLM plans slash pile burns
The Bureau of Land Management Newcastle Field Office has announced plans to burn slash piles this winter on BLM-administered lands in Crook and Weston counties. Burning may continue as conditions permit through April 2023. In Crook County, BLM...
Keyhole closes check stations for ice fishing season
Wyoming Game & Fish (WGF) has announced that the watercraft check station at Coulter Bay has been closed for the season to allow recreationists to enjoy Keyhole Reservoir for its more...
Out early
Despite the low clouds and rather bitter weather, this intrepid fellow and his faithful dog are setting up for a day of ice fishing on Tuesday morning. This is on the far north side of Keyhole...
Christmas tree permits now available
This is the time of year to celebrate old and new traditions with family and friends, like venturing into your favorite national forest to harvest your own Christmas tree. Black Hills National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for...
EHD outbreak prompts a reduction in leftover license sales
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has discontinued sales of Type 7 licenses in Deer Hunt Areas 1, 2 and 3 in the northern Black Hills. These hunt areas in northeastern Wyoming have experienced a second consecutive year of an epizootic hemorrhagic...
Glendo, Keyhole boat ramp hours adjusting
Boat ramp and aquatic invasive species inspection hours at both Glendo and Keyhole state parks are adjusting to accommodate the waning sunlight hours. Beginning Mon., Oct. 24, boat ramp use and AIS inspection hours will be limited to sunrise to...
Fall has arrived
Passing this quiet unassuming vehicle and the protective tree nearby on Riley Avenue, in Moorcroft, one can almost hear the gleeful chuckles as the leaves flutter innocently before all is still...
NEWWA derby attracts scores of fishermen
The North Eastern Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) annual Fall Classic Fishing Derby on the waters of the Keyhole Reservoir entertained 121 fishermen of all ages in 44 boats Saturday and Sunday,...
Game wardens offer advice on dangerous predator encounters
Crook County's two new game wardens introduced themselves to the county commissioners last week and provided information on the rights of citizens if they find themselves face to face with a...
Keyhole, Glendo watercraft will be inspected before launching
Two popular Wyoming boating locations are changing their protocols for watercraft inspections to protect waters from zebra mussels, an aquatic invasive species. These changes, instituted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Department...
Harvest time for the bees
According to the National Wildlife Federation, "Bees pollinate a staggering 80% of all flowering plants, including approximately 75% of the fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the United States." "I...
Plan in place if invasive mussels reach Keyhole
With invasive zebra mussels now known to be present nearby, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department (WGF) has developed a rapid response plan specific to Wyoming water bodies including Keyhole Reservoir. Meanwhile, watercraft owners have been reminded to...
Fire danger prompts local bans
Fire season has already brought significant damage to Crook County, with the Fish Wildfire responsible for devouring thousands of acres. This has brought the welfare of residents and property to the f...
County calls for rethink of Black Hills National Forest Plan assessments
Crook County has joined the call for the U.S. Forest Service to rethink its draft assessments for the revised Black Hills National Forest Plan. A comment letter submitted by the county commissioners t...
Game and Fish concerned about zebra mussel discovery in SD
The threat of zebra and quagga mussels to Wyoming’s waters is closer than ever before. Last week, zebra mussels were discovered in Pactola Reservoir, located 13 miles west of Rapid City, South Dakota, in the Black Hills. The reservoir is only 27 mi...
