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County to be focus area for CWD

Crook County is one of the focus areas for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing this year and hunters are asked for their help to collect lymph node samples. "Game and Fish is requesting samples...

 

Don't forget mosquito protection to prevent West Nile virus

With human cases in nearby states and a higher-than-usual number of mosquito pools within Wyoming testing positive for West Nile virus, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants people to remember to protect themselves from mosquito bites....

 

Keyhole State Park to host Lanternfest

Keyhole State Park will host Lanternfest Saturday, August 5. This family-friendly event will provide opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding as well as glow painting and other outdoor activities and games, which are all free with the price...

 

Partial burn ban now in effect

A partial burn ban went into effect across the county on August 1, imposing caution on county residents as the summer weather finally settles in and the danger of wildfire increases. With the risk of fire set to increase as the rains clear up and the...

 

Feathered friend

Jennifer Pierson sent in this photo of a juvenille golden eagle she spotted Tuesday morning in Moorcroft....

 

BLM enters scoping period for land use plans

The Bureau of Land Management on Tuesday opened a 45-day public scoping period to gather comments to inform an environmental impact statement for planned revisions to the resource management plans for the Newcastle Field Office and Nebraska planning...

 

Invasive mussels intercepted in Beulah

Increased vigilance for invasive mussels has already resulted in five thwarted attempts to cross the Wyoming border this summer. Two of the five infested watercraft traveled through the check station...

 

Quite a catch

The Pine Haven Chamber of Commerce partnered with North Eastern Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) and Lakeview Carwash to host the fourth annual Kids Day at Waters Park last week. Winners of the...

 

Voluntary climbing closure in June 

The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower). The 1995 Devils Tower National Monument Climbing Management Plan established a voluntary closure for all...

 

Do's and don'ts to help avoid common summer illnesses

With warmer weather finally arriving, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to enjoy favorite activities while also avoiding certain illnesses often linked with summer fun. “If not done safely, many warm weather activities can...

 
 By Grace Moore    Outdoors    June 1, 2023

Securing our waters

Auquatic Invasive Species (AIS) technician Chad White discussed the threat of invasive species, plant, fish and crustation to Keyhole and other waterways during the Summer Kickoff event at Keyhole last weekend. Keyhole Reservoir is currently...

 

Summer kick off this weekend at Keyhole

Start the summer off right at Keyhole State Park this Memorial Day Weekend! There will be many family-friendly activities about pollinators in a come and go as you like environment. This Kick-Off to Summer event takes place May 27 and 28 from 10...

 
 By Grace Moore    Outdoors    May 25, 2023

NEWWA Fishing Day

The North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) hosted their annual Kids Day water safety and fishing class last week. With buses bringing fifth graders from Sundance and Moorcroft as well as...

 
 By Grace Moore    Outdoors    May 25, 2023

First year of dedicated fundraiser a hit

The North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) hosted their first Walleye Memorial Tournament last week with the admission of 50 boats, 60 teams and 11 kids. Brendan Garcia won the Too Big Fish...

 

Kids Derby Day

The North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) and the Pine Haven Chamber of Commerce are coming together on Saturday, June 3 to host a Kids Derby Day to encourage Free Family Fishing Day. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Reservoir Bar. At 3...

 
 By Grace Moore    Outdoors    May 18, 2023

Learning to read the clouds

Meteorologist Jon Chamberlain of the National Weather Service (NWS) in Rapid City, SD presented a crash course last week on reading cloud formations to determine the severity of storms before they...

 

Temporary closure to protect nesting falcons and climbers at Devils Tower

Rock climbing routes on the east and northeast faces of Devils Tower summit will be temporarily closed effective immediately to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. The closure is implemented annually to provide the falcons with an...

 

Don't let bugs take a bite out of outdoor fun

Simple personal actions can help residents escape some potentially serious insect-spread diseases linked with warmer weather and outdoor activities, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH, said...

 

Hunter Education May 5-7

A Wyoming Game and Fish Traditional Hunter Education Class will be held Fri.-Sun., May 5-7 at Moorcroft Elementary School. Class will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Cost for the class is $10. Must...

 

Show us your mussels

As boating enthusiasts gear up for the summer, so too do the Wyoming Game & Fish Department’s ongoing efforts to make sure that zebra mussels do not find their way into Wyoming waters. Game & Fish is now offering training for the public on how to...

 

Still winter

Moorcroft once again woke up to snow, snow and more snow Tuesday morning. The plows were clearing and sanding streets and highways as the heavy skies and light snowfall showed no sign of letting...

 

Bringing the wings

Keyhole State Park is one of six Wyoming destinations to be taking part in the "Wings Over Wyoming" project to install pollinator gardens this coming spring and summer – and volunteers are needed...

 
 By Grace Moore    Outdoors    March 23, 2023

Wildfire education packets available in Pine Haven

While Pine Haven’s fire department considers the recent class on property safety in the wildfire environment of Pine Haven and Pine Ridge a success, Fire Chief TJ Gideon has gone further, making available free packets with the information...

 
 By Grace Moore    Outdoors    March 16, 2023

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...

 

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