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Radio-Collarered Wolves Killed in Grand Teton, Sparks Further Debate

Trevor T. Trujillo — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:21:41 +0000

Hunters have killed two radio-collared wolves that roamed Grand Teton National Park, localizing a debate about the legal killing of "park" wolves used for research.

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Popular Science Calls Wyoming 'A Lunatic State' for Hunting Wolves

Kari Eakins — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:43:42 +0000

"Stop Shooting Wolves, You Maniacs."

That's the message and title of an article published on Popular Science's website on Monday afternoon.

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Lummis Wolf Rider Fails [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:24:01 +0000

Congressional negotiators have killed a budget rider proposed by Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) that would have prohibited lawsuits against a pending agreement to remove wolves in Wyoming from the Endangered Species List. Boot Barn has been purchased by a private equity firm, Freeman, Spogli and co. of Los Angeles. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Salazar in Cheyenne To Talk About Sage Grouse [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:09:57 +0000

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and representatives of 10 Western states met in Cheyenne today to talk about sage grouse. Salazar says it is important that the Western States develop a comprehensive strategy to protect the bird.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has been looking to a strategy developed by the state of Wyoming as a successful way to protect sage grouse.

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Governor Mead Blasts Endangered Species Decision [Audio]

Amy Richards — Mon, 09 May 2011 18:05:22 +0000

The Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association is pushing for more focus on workplace safety in Wyoming. That's according to a report from Deborah Smith with the Wyoming News Service. Governor Matt Mead says the Obama Administration is taking a serious misstep with a decision that could mean wider protection for Endangered Species. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Enviromental Groups Want Bison Listed As Endangered [Audio]

Amy Richards — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:05:35 +0000

Environmental groups have filed notice they plan to sue the Federal Government to force officials to grant federal protections for the plains bison, Doug Randall has that story. Business reporter Sharon Fain says the 11th Annual Native American Expo and Wind River Business Conference will be held May 4th. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Yellowstone Winter Visitation Down [Audio]

Amy Richards — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:05:12 +0000

Officials at Yellowstone National Park say heavy snows led to fewer visitors this winter. Doug Randall reports that wildlife advocates are scrambling to remove a provision, that would delist wolves in Montana and Idaho, from the Federal Budget Bill. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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