Report finds that wolves killed 243 livestock, including one horse, in 2016 in Wyoming. As a result, wildlife managers last year killed 113 wolves that were confirmed to be attacking livestock.
“Wildgame Nation” star Billy A. Busbice Jr. fined $23,000 and receives suspended jail sentence.
The Wyoming State Forestry Division and area government leaders have formally objected to prohibiting cutting trees in a proposed Palisades wilderness area abutting the west side of Jackson Hole. Conservationists and biologists are urging review of the region’s suitability for wilderness and more thorough study.
Since coming under the protection of the Endangered Species Act, grizzlies have steadily expanded their habitat outward from the population’s core in Yellowstone National Park.
Issue is over concerns the feeding grounds increase the transmission of diseases that can be spread north into Montana.
Legislature denied request for a license fee increase in 2013.
American Indian tribes, conservation groups and some scientists tying up a decision on lifting protections for more than 700 grizzlies
Officials approved winter operations plan that calls for a reduction of Yellowstone’s current population of 5,500 bison
The 6,000 elk on the property so far is well above the 15-year average.
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