Amid worry over drought-fueled fire season, forest says crews were poised to snuff county’s first lightning strike-caused wildfire of 2026.
Wildlife
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State: Visitors, wildlife photographers lacking in bear etiquette
Game and Fish issues anti-bear jam warning following recent bear attacks in the region.
New study suggests Jackson’s bikers, hikers and wildlife can coexist
Millions of photos of the Cache-Game Creek system reveal hidden harmonies and that some wildlife are more sensitive than others.
High winds whip Spread Creek fire to 150 acres in just a few hours
The Bridger-Teton National Forest asks the public to avoid Flagstaff Road near Togwotee Pass.
Wyoming’s wolves hit lowest population since 2005
Signs point to the first major outbreak of canine distemper since the state took over management.
Chronic Wasting Disease detected on National Elk Refuge
First case had been expected for years as fatal disease encroached on Wyoming’s largest feedground.
Yellowstone bear attack: Evidence points to grizzly
Park staff believe a female grizzly bear with 2 or 3 cubs were involved in the encounter that left 2 male hikers injured. An investigation is ongoing.
Wildlife crossings are working, new report shows
Car crashes with big game down 67% after South US Highway 89’s new crossings.
First Yellowstone bear attack in months leaves hikers injured
One or more bears attacked a pair of hikers near the Old Faithful geyser.
