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Wyoming’s Gov. Mark Gordon came to Pinedale late last week for an emergency meeting to discuss the state of big game. The consensus is the animals are suffering drastically.
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A herd of bighorn sheep northeast of Lovell is experiencing a disease outbreak. Forty bighorn sheep in the Devil’s Canyon herd have died since Oct. 14.
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Warmer falls have made hunting harder, especially elk. This is affecting the Wyoming Game and Fish Department managing elk.
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A study out of Utah State University tapped the expertise of ranchers to see which barriers work and which don’t. Depending on the location, growing season and habitat, certain materials and layouts could be cheaper and more effective than alternatives. In some cases, electric or barbed wire might work, while in others, mesh or wood is sufficient.
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The Bishoff Ranch by Lovell helped reintroduce and maintain the bighorn sheep population. The Terry Creek Ranch near Laramie established a conservation easement on their property. And the Hellyer Ranch near Lander did a habitat treatment on their pasture.
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A study released recently by the U.S. Geological Survey and Colorado State University shows gelding wild horses didn’t really affect their behavior or have a long-term impact on herd size. But it's another tool worth considering while addressing the overpopulation of wild horses and burros on public lands.
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Idaho Fish and Game has killed five grizzly bears near the Wyoming border in the span of four days this month.
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Wyoming's Bureau of Land Management recently wrapped up one of its largest wild horse roundups in the southwest part of the state, and while controversial, many who live in the area said it is necessary.
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An intensive 14-day hazing operation on a grizzly family has seen initial success. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that Grizzly 863, who is also known as Felicia, and her two cubs are learning to avoid vehicles and people.
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After the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service started hazing a famous grizzly and her two cubs, the public believes the bears will be killed by the agency. Grizzly 863, also known as Felicia, has been living in an area of Togwotee Pass for the past six years. She has become a popular bear since she can be viewed near the highway.