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Meet Wyoming Outdoor Council’s new executive director

May 14, 2013

The new head of Wyoming Outdoor Council, the state’s oldest state-based conservation organization, talks about conservation issues in the state.

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Wyoming ranks No. 33 in bicycle friendly states

May 7, 2013

Despite a low ranking in the League of American Bicyclists bicycle friendly states, Tim Young with Wyoming Pathways is optimistic about the growth of recreation …

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Grizzly bear delisting uncertain despite strong numbers

April 30, 2013

Wildlife managers are looking at white bark pine and new ways to track grizzly populations as they look to delisting the animals.

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Paddlers hope new river plan will include more recreation opportunities

April 30, 2013

River management plans for Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be released to public May 6. Paddlers hope the …

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A shocking new way to store your food in bear country

April 23, 2013

Backcountry adventures in bear country mean planning for food storage. Don’t want to hang your food? Consider a portable electric fence.

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Riverton rider races to capture pro title in motocross

April 16, 2013

Nix Gaudern of Riverton is only a couple of races away from reaching professional level in motocross racing.

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Wild and Scenic Film Festival visits Wyoming towns

April 9, 2013

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival stops in three Wyoming towns this month bringing films about environmental issues, wildlife and outdoor adventure.

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Prepare for bears

April 2, 2013

Bears are emerging from hibernation. Make sure you are bear aware when recreating in grizzly country.

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Fire season forecast

March 26, 2013

It is dry, but land managers are “cautiously optimistic” about the upcoming fire season.

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The life of a trapping legend

March 19, 2013

Jake Korell, one of Wyoming’s last true mountain men, died March 6. He was 98 years old and still trapping days before he died.

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Two Ocean access to stay the same in forest plan

March 13, 2013

The Shoshone National Forest Supervisor says skiers and snowmobilers must resolve access issues on Two Ocean Mountain locally.

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Changing climate changes management: Study helps guide forest staff on Shoshone

March 12, 2013

A study compiling climate change data on the Shoshone is aimed at guiding forest management.

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Avalanche awareness: An update on this season’s snowpack

March 5, 2013

Peaks to Plains talks to the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Forecast Center about this year’s snowpack and spring skiing.

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On target: Wyoming schools shoot in virtual archery tournament

February 26, 2013

Statewide archery contest introduces kids to shooting bows and arrows.

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Recreation is big business

February 19, 2013

A new study quantifies the economic impact of recreation on Wyoming.

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Small area of Shoshone stirs debate with skiers, snowmobilers

February 12, 2013

Some skiers want part of Two Ocean Peak closed to snowmobilers. Snowmobilers disagree. The Forest Service plans to discuss the issue at a meeting Wednesday.

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Helping the next generation of climbers ascend

February 5, 2013

Lander draws climbers from around the world, but kids who live there aren’t picking up the sport. A new program aims to change that.

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Winter Wildland

January 29, 2013

Winter transforms Yellowstone National Park. The quiet and scenery provides a park experience different from in summer.

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Fat bike festival aims to increase winter access

January 23, 2013

This weekend fat bike enthusiasts gather near Yellowstone National Park to ride and raise awareness about how bikes can share winter roads and trails.

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Sled dogs race to Wyoming towns this week

January 22, 2013

As the annual International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race begins this week, musher Jerry Bath remembers seeing his first race.

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