wildlife

Cheney next to vote on Great American Outdoors Act, park funds

July 7, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 3 Comments

U.S. Sens. Enzi, Barrasso opposed the bill that would permanently fund a program that brought $132 million in federal investment to Wyoming over 55 years. Cheney has a record of skepticism regarding the program.

Upper Green allotment should be national park, not feedlot

Opinion

June 30, 2020 by George Wuerthner 13 Comments

In response to recent WyoFile article, guest columnist George Wuerthner refutes ranchers’ claims of historic “rights” and argues the health of grizzly bears and rare fish should take priority.

State asks court to cut grizzly depredation award by $215,286

June 11, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 6 Comments

An arbitration panel exceeded its authority when deciding how much to pay a Hot Springs County rancher for stock lost to predatory game animals, Game and Fish Department contends.

Ranchers: Grizzly suit imperils rights, wildlife migrations

June 2, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 8 Comments

In the suit, conservationists say the U.S. Forest Service violated the Endangered Species Act by issuing a 10-year grazing permit that threatens grizzly bears and a tiny endangered fish — the Kendall Warm Springs dace.

Park gateway towns brace for 20%-50% pandemic tax drop

May 26, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 2 Comments

As Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks reopen to keen interest, officials keep a wary eye on visitors and a steep decline of projected tax revenues.

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