The Wilderness Act, passed in 1964, gave Congress the authority to designate wilderness areas. It led to the establishment of many popular outdoor recreation areas, including the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, and Flat Tops Wilderness.
Environment
Game and Fish share proposed updates to annual wolf hunting regulations
The proposed regulations set parameters for hunting the species in the state amid heightened attention.
Town and county officials consider improving town’s fire resiliency
For the first time, the community wildfire protection plan would aim to make most new developments in Jackson more resistant to flames.
How Teton Raptor Center staff help protect top of avian food chain
In the third part of KHOL’s Workers series, Anna Tobin walks us through her daily commute to care for the raptors and educate the public on the birds of prey.
‘If you are not at the table, you are on the menu:’ Tribes submit ideas to manage Colorado River
Six Native American Tribes that use water from the Colorado River have signed an agreement with the river’s Upper Basin states, including Wyoming.
Sublette County Attorney responds to worldwide public outcry over alleged wolf incident
The Sublette County Attorney’s Office released a statement this week on the recent wolf incident in Daniel. This comes after the killing and alleged torture of a wolf by a local resident has received international attention.
The role of wolves in Wyoming
A chat with KHOL’s Emily Cohen and WyoFile’s Mike Koshmrl about the death — and alleged abuse — of a wolf south of Jackson.
Records released in alleged Sublette County wolf abuse case
Game and Fish responded to KHOL and other public records requests Wednesday with videos of the wolf, confirming many allegations.
Animal rights groups call for felony charges for Wyomingite who captured wolf
A legal analysis by regional and national animal welfare groups says Wyoming’s animal cruelty statute should apply.
