Clarks Fork
The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released an announcement about an upcoming event in celebration of National Public Lands Day. This is one of the events going on in the Big Horn Basin to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the largest single-day volunteer event for the celebration and maintenance of our public…
Wyoming is known for its’ picturesque landscapes, amazing wildlife, and top notch fishing. Wyoming is blessed with incredible fishing opportunities, and the Bighorn Basin is no exception. Whether you are looking for a well known fishing hole or a remote location to call your new favorite “secret” fishing spot, there is so many options to…
Shoshone National Forest officials are planning to burn thousands of acres in the northern half of the forest this spring. While exact times and dates aren’t avaialble, regional residents night see some smoky skies earlier than they might anticipate. Weather will dictate when and where fire management personnel complete the prescribed burns. During these yet-to-be-determined…
As winter approaches, grizzly and black bears are getting more active as they prepare for hibernation – which means there’s a higher chance of potentially dangerous encounters in the wilderness. Black bear and grizzly bear activity is increasing at lower elevations in rural areas surrounding Cody. Landowners and outdoor enthusiasts are reminded to be bear…
BRIDGER, Mont. (AP) — An evacuation warning is in place for residents near the small town of Bridger in south-central Montana after a train derailed and two fuel cars ruptured and leaked an estimated 31,000 gallons (117,000 liters) of gasoline, authorities said Saturday. BNSF Railway Co. said there were no injuries, and crews are working…
Two popular roads along the Clarks Fork are temporarily closed after last week’s high water event made the area too dangerous for some types of outdoor recreation. Northwest Wyoming has been mostly unaffected by the massive flood events last week – with the exception of Yellowstone National Park. However, the raging waters have made some…
Raging floodwaters in Montana are trickling into Shoshone National Forest, which may close some campgrounds and amenities in the near future for visitor safety. The “high water event” that has closed Yellowstone National Park and drowned Red Lodge, Montana, is not over. Now, Shoshone National Forest is experiencing some of the floods that are ravaging…
Wyoming Game and Fish is hosting two meetings in Park County to discuss the management of two mule deer herds living in northwest Wyoming. Mule deer management is a top priority in Wyoming, especially with new migration initiatives and the persistent spread of chronic wasting disease. As biologists study and manage local herds, the public’s…
Residents along the North Fork Highway will want to attend the August 11 meeting to discuss upcoming fire mitigation projects in Shoshone National Forest. The Clarks Fork, Greybull, and Wapiti Ranger Districts of the Shoshone National Forest will hold a community meeting at the Wapiti Fire Hall on Wednesday, August 11, from 6:00 p.m. to…
Shoshone National Forest Holding Public Meetings This Week
Andrew-Rossi
November 3, 2021
Public input is being sought in the future of vehicle use in Shoshone National Forest, before six years of work results in a new system of roads and trails. The Shoshone National Forest Travel Management Project Environmental Assessment (E.A.) was completed to analyze the physical, biological, social, and economic effects of the proposed changes to…