Laramie County ranching families fear loss of springs, creeks, way of life
Generations of ranchers in semi-arid SE Wyoming have relied on precious springs and creeks. They worry proposed new high-capacity water wells will ruin their legacy.
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Wyoming’s longest-serving elk feeder pitches for wildlife
With 949 elk on the dole and Chronic Wasting Disease at the door of the Black Butte Feedground, a 42-year veteran sustains a herd — and a tradition — amidst shifting winds.
Game and Fish eyes backups should courts shut elk feedgrounds
Bill to strip wildlife agency of authority over winter feedground closure advances with agriculture support, criticism from conservationists.
Game and Fish plans for deadly disease at elk feedgrounds
Chronic Wasting Disease would be ‘impossible’ to eradicate once it infects closely congregated herds in winter, a top wildlife health official says.
If you like birds and fish, hug a cow
Opinion
by 11 Comments Rural landscapes and wildlife, write Wyoming ranchers Sharon and Pat O’Toole, need ranching and irrigated agriculture to survive.
