Usually around 200 pronghorn make the journey each spring. But this year, officials estimate it was likely roughly 25.
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It’s a big tick year in Western Wyoming. Here’s why.
Experts say we may be seeing more ticks because so many mule deer and pronghorn died off this winter, so the creepy crawlers need new hosts.
Sage grouse likely to see increased protections, but conservationists say they need more
In Wyoming, advocates say limiting energy development is key to maintaining a healthy sagebrush habitat for the birds.
Native students will collect new weather data in the Wind River Range
The hope is to continue collecting this data over the years and National Weather Service is interested in using the project to help with their weather predictions.
Mountain lions could be changing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for the better
“There is a greater diversity of bird and mammal scavengers feeding on mountain lion kills than any other kind of carrion or meat resource ever documented in the world.”
Flooding potential for Teton and Lincoln counties over the next few days
If temperatures warm up quickly and snow melts rapidly, excess water could be a concern, especially in areas with high snowpack.
Shed antler hunting season start date could be delayed this year
If the snow melts pretty rapidly and big game starts moving to higher elevations, the start date will probably stay on May 1.
Governor addresses how harsh winter drastically affects big game
Numbers of pronghorn, antelope and mule deer are in decline in Western Wyoming amid an above average snowpack and infections.
