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You can now grow hemp in Wyoming. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the Wyoming hemp regulatory plan and has granted authority to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture to regulate the hemp industry in Wyoming. The WDA resubmitted their hemp plan just last month on January 31st, in order to comply with…
Are you and your dog being good stewards of Wyoming’s wildlife in winter? Bridger – Teton National Forest has sent out a reminder for all Wyomingites to observe winter wildlife closures within all national forests. This is the most stressful time of year for wildlife, especially since most female deer, elk, and moose have to…
In the market for an Italian restaurant? Cody’s Il Pardrino is once again for sale, according to a Youtube video posted on February 14th by Scott Richard of Richard Realty. The video’s description reads: IL Padrino Italian & American Restaurant is located in the heart of Cody, WY in the 1200 block of Sheridan Ave.…
Keep your eye on the South Fork’s ice. Park County Sheriff’s Office Division of Homeland Security has advised everyone in the area to note the condition of the ice in the river. There is absolutely no need for concern, says Director of the Division of Homeland Security Jack Tatum. He is keeping a monthly photo…
Bees? Laramie Community College in Cheyenne has announced the dates of their next three-day Wyoming Bee College. It’s a three-day conference from March 20th to the 22nd, dedicated entirely to beekeeping and the nature of our buzzing friends. The conference splits into six tracks: Become a Beekeeper Learning Curves Who Are They Queens and More…
For decades, mountain lions have been hunted in part because reducing their numbers will reduce their conflicts with humans and livestock. A new study suggests the exact opposite has happened. The study, which collected information from several decades across several states, analyzed the differences between 10 western states that permit cougar sport hunting and California,…
Yellowstone is undertaking multi-million-dollar upgrades of their employee housing. 50% of Yellowstone’s National Park Service employees live in park housing. This is a mixture of historic homes and trailers built between 1960 and 1983, some of which can be quite remote. These housing units have not seen any significant upgrades in decades. With Yellowstone’s visitation…
Park County airports have landed an influx of cash from the U.S. Department of Transportation. In an announcement yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao said that over $500 million dollars is being invested in the nation’s airports. This is a historic influx of funds to improve infrastructure and enhance the flying experience in…
The University of Wyoming Extension has published the state’s regulations for prescribed burns. Prescribed burns are an increasingly popular and effective way for landowners to manage their properties. The Extension’s publication focuses not on the methods but the laws and regulations that might get landowners in trouble if they do not observe the proper procedures.…
It’s pretty wet in Wyoming this year. A report from the Wyoming office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed that there’s been a healthy amount of precipitation in the state in 2020. In their report, Wyoming’s January precipitation was 95 to 105% of the average, current water year precipitation is averaging 90 to…