Summer mosquitos in Wyoming are more that annoying pests, they a possibly a vector for a deadly disease. West Nile virus affects Wyoming's wildlife by causing a fatal neurological disease. While the virus can infect many species, one Wyoming animal that is quite susceptible is the Sage Grouse. To understand how widespread West Nile virus infections might be, the Wyoming … [Read more...] about How Wyoming’s Surge in Mosquitoes Could Threaten Wildlife with West Nile Virus
Game and Fish
Yellowstone to Kill Trout
Move to Protect Native Cutthroat Preserving Biodiversity: Yellowstone National Park's Ongoing Efforts to Restore Native Fish in Soda Butte Creek Soda Butte Creek Native Fish Restoration Project Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Custer Gallatin National Forest, will resume the Soda Butte Creek Native Fish … [Read more...] about Yellowstone to Kill Trout
Wild Wyoming Horses Find Homes
Finding Forever Homes for Wild Horses at the 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days. A Remarkable Wild Horse Adoption Achievement In a heartwarming success story, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Mantle Ranch Wild Horse Adoption and Training Facility secured permanent homes for 14 wild horses during the prestigious 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days event. With an average bid … [Read more...] about Wild Wyoming Horses Find Homes
Residents Warned about Bear in Driggs
Teton County Idaho authorities are warning residents of Driggs to be alert after receiving reports of a bear seen in the area. The warning comes after a man was attacked by a sow black bear on Monday near Henderson Canyon in Victor. The Teton County Sheriff’s office told residents Monday evening to bring their pets inside and to keep their distance if they spotted … [Read more...] about Residents Warned about Bear in Driggs
Man Attacked by Bear in Victor
On Monday, July 31, a Teton Valley man was attacked and injured by a female black bear with a cub when he opened the garage door of his home in the Henderson Canyon area near Victor. The injured man called Idaho Fish and Game to report the attack. The Idaho Fish and Game and Teton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene to asses the scene and search for the sow and … [Read more...] about Man Attacked by Bear in Victor