Wyoming’s state agency safeguarding fish, game and wildlife resources
Wyoming’s statewide wolf count has fallen to 253 wolves with 14 breeding pairs, marking the lowest population in two decades. Biologists say canine distemper is the primary driver, with pup survival severely affected in the northwestern trophy-game zone.
Public lands policy moves under renewed scrutiny as the administration signals potential changes to long-standing access rules, with Senators and regulators weighing the impacts on conservation, recreation and energy development.
The National Park Service is removing mountain goats from the Tetons after a three-year effort to protect native bighorn sheep. Park officials say nonnative goats pose disease risks and compete for habitat, prompting ongoing removal by specialized contractors as rangers engage the public in reporting sightings.