In order to address illegal mountain bike trails in the Buffalo Pass area near Steamboat, the U.S. Forest Service has issued a special order, prohibiting off-route bike riding in the area. The order goes into effect immediately and will cover the Soda Creek area to the north, Mt. Zirkel Wilderness to Continue reading
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New Mountain Bike Restrictions For Buffalo Pass
Conservation Project Meetings In Wyoming
The Local Project Development Teams for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative with host meetings this week in south central Wyoming. The development team will provide updates on existing conservation projects and will make a presentation on the projects planned for 2018. All landowners, project proponents and Continue reading
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Search Called Off For Missing Wyoming Man
The search has been called off for Michael Proberts, the Wamsutter man who went missing near Seminoe Reservoir last weekend. Authorities are fairly certain the 25-year-old drowned in the reservoir while on a kayak trip. During the six day search effort, boats fit with sonar along with dive teams were utilized Continue reading
Loud Noises May Be Heard During Vulture Removal
Craig officials will again use loud sound making devices in an attempt to relocate the turkey vultures that have taken roost in downtown Craig. Craig Police and members of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife will be using shotguns to fire the sound making devices just before dark Continue reading
Rule Could Result In Nearly 80,000 Lost Coal Jobs
House Republicans are looking to put a stop to a rule that could cost the U.S. tens of thousands of coal mining jobs. Colorado Congressman Scott Tipton is pushing to add a provision to any possible end of year funding package. The provision would end or delay the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation’s proposed Stream Protection Rule. The purpose of the Stream Continue reading
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Fish For Free This Weekend
The state’s free fishing weekend is taking place this Saturday and Sunday.This allows people to fish without needing licenses, but all other regulations and fees like bag Continue reading
Meeting In Craig To Discuss Endangered Fish In CO
A meeting has been scheduled to allow anglers in Northwest Colorado to receive information and make comments on the Upper Colorado River Basin Endangered Fish Recovery Program. The meeting, hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and will take place in Craig, Thursday April 14th, from 6 to 8, at Craig City Halls. The meeting will give the public a Continue reading
Stagecoach To Host Ice Fishing Tourny
Stagecoach State Park will host the “5th Annual Steamboat Great Outdoors Ice Fishing Tournament” in January. The tournament is limited to 200 adult and 50 youth entries. Adults can register the morning of the event for $30, which must be paid in cash. Youths under 16 can register free of charge and are only eligible to receive non-cash prizes. The Continue reading
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Parks and Wildlife Reviewing Wildlife Action Plan
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun a comprehensive review of the State Wildlife Action Plan, or SWAP. As updates to the current vision for managing Colorado’s fish, wildlife and natural habitats go forward, agency officials say input from the public and a variety of partner agencies will be critical for the development of Continue reading
