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Montana to study wolf mortality impacts (January 31, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The University of Montana will soon study how wolf deaths affect pack stability and population growth, according to the Missoulian. The research will focus on wolves in Yellowstone National Park, northern Idaho, and in Alberta.
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Wolves in Germany (January 31, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves in Germany appear to be making a comeback, with their preferred prey being wild boar. Click on the link below for the story.
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Hunting wolves can be difficult (January 31, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
As Minnesota prepare for the possibility of offering wolf hunting this fall, the Grand Forks Herald talks to hunters who have pursued wolves in Canada, and learned that a successful hunt can be difficult.
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Dealing with habituated Mexican wolves (January 31, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wildlife officials are getting creative in coming up with ways to try to change the behavior of problematic Mexican wolves that prey on livestock and hang out in people's yards. Click on the link below for the story.
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Great Lakes wolf update (January 31, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolf populations in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest are now officially delisted. The Times Union reports what people in Michigan think of the delisting. Click the link below to follow the story.
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'The Grey' slammed by wolf advocates (January 31, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The LA Times reports that wolf advocates and animal rights advocates are outraged about the new movie "The Grey" for its portrayal of wolves. The survival thriller movie that recently premiered features plane crash survivors (oil rig workers!) who must survive
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High School Basketball (Original post January 31, 2012 | Updated February 1, 2012)
Pinedale vs Big Piney games
Pinedale vs Big Piney games played Tuesday, Jan. 31st in Big Piney.
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Streeper posts fastest IPSSSDR Day Four time to maintain overall lead (January 31, 2012)
Big Piney/Marbleton Stage Stop
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Blayne "Buddy" Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, posted the fastest time on Day Four of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 2:59:53 on Tuesday, January 31st. Streeper ran 10 dogs on the 38-mile Big Piney/Marb
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IPSSSDR Pinedale Stage Stop – Photo Gallery (Original post January 30, 2012 | Updated February 1, 2012)
Monday, January 30, 2012
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Editor's note, Wednesday, February 1, 2012: We've updated this story with more IPSSSDR photos by Chris Havener.
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Blayne ‘Buddy’ Streeper posts fastest time in Day Three of IPSSDR (January 30, 2012)
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Averaging 12.8 miles per hour, Blayne "Buddy" Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, posted the fastest time on Day Three of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 3:21:51. Streeper has won the IPSSSDR in 2004, 2010
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IPSSSDR - Pinedale Stage Stop – Welcome Mushers! (January 29, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSDR) arrived in Pinedale on Sunday, January 29th, the third day of the race. The nine-day sled dog race started in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday, January 27th. It will end on Saturday, February 4th in P
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Search and rescue demonstration for robotics (January 29, 2012)
John Linn gave a demonstration of the Tip Top Search and Rescue underwater robot for the kids in Sublette 4-H and BOCES robotics recently at the Pinedale Aquatic Center. The kids got an opportunity to ‘drive’ the robot.
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Magnusson posts fastest time in Day Two of IPSSDR (January 29, 2012)
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Jackson, Wyoming--January 29, 2012—Bruce Magnusson from Manchester, Mich., posted the fastest time on Day Two of the 2012 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 3:06:18 on the 42-mile-course outside Lander, Wyoming. Running 1
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Yoga Asana Cup Fundraiser Demonstration Feb. 9 (January 29, 2012)
Wind River Yoga Studio will be hosting a Yoga Asana Cup Fundraiser Demonstration on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette Library in Pinedale from 4:00pm – 7:00 pm. This is a community effort to raise travel expenses for students, Ma
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Wyoming wolf bill filed (January 27, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Draft legislation has been filed in the Wyoming Legislature that, if successful, will make changes to statute to comply with the deal struck between federal wildlife officials and Governor Matt Mead that will result in the delisting of wolves in the state. The
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Wolves a tool to cull elk herds (January 27, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
During a public comment process for a federal agency plan, someone suggested wolves be used as a tool to control elk herds on a national wildlife refuge in southern Colorado. Now the federal agency must examine that option. The Pueblo Chieftain reports that ma
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Cross-country ski trails open at the Golf Course (January 27, 2012)
by Town of Pinedale Golf Board
The Golf board is very pleased to announce that cross-country ski trails are now open at Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course. The trails are being groomed in partnership with the Sublette County Recreation Board to provide a convenient option for local skiers and d
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White Pine Ski Resort listed for $1.4 Million (January 25, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
Citizens to Save White Pine have listed White Pine Ski Resort for sale and are hoping to find a new owner who can reopen the local ski hill. It is listed for $1.4 million with Jay Fear Real Estate in Pinedale. The ski area is located ten miles from Pinedale
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Black History Month at the Pinedale Library (January 25, 2012)
by Sublette County Library
February is Black History Month and the Sublette County Library, at 155 S Tyler Ave in Pinedale, is celebrating throughout the month. On Thursday, Feb 2nd at 6:30 pm local cowboy Chuck Murry will share some of his memorable life experiences—participating in r
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Sage-Grouse Working Group to meet Jan. 31 (January 25, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Upper Green River Basin Local Sage-Grouse Working Group will hold their next meeting at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the Pinedale Game and Fish Office located at 432 East Mill Street in Pinedale.
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Pinedale FFA keeps busy (January 25, 2012)
by Brookely Schamber, Pinedale FFA
The Pinedale Future Farmers of American (FFA) chapter recently hosted two of the Wyoming state FFA officers, Tanner Nauta from Douglass FFA and Abbey Davidson from Encampment FFA. The officers came to administer the Wyoming state FFA degree test for seniors in
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Bald eagles (January 25, 2012)
These two bald eagles were seen recently on the Cora Highway (Hwy 352) feeding on a road-kill deer.
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Senate right to delay vote on Internet piracy bill (January 25, 2012)
by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi media release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., said delaying this week’s Senate vote on Internet antipiracy legislation was a good decision. He plans to withdraw as a cosponsor of the Protect IP Act.
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Wolf attack in Tajikistan (January 23, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Media reports indicate at least six people have been attacked by wolves in Tajikistan in recent weeks. Heavy snowfall has forced wolves from the high country into local villages, where both livestock and humans have been attacked.
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Howling over wolf plan (January 25, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Jackson Hole Weekly has reviewed some of the comments submitted on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to delist wolves in Wyoming, and found much concern over the allowance for "predator" status in part of the state.
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Sublette schools may face funding reduction (January 23, 2012)
Community Conversation Luncheon Feb. 2nd to give public more information
The Sublette Chamber of Commerce will host a Community Conversation Luncheon on Thursday, February 2nd. Special guest speaker will be Sublette County School District #1 (SCSD#1) Superintendent, Jay Harnack. The topic is the Regional Cost Adjustment Bill and t
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‘FLY ME TO DC’ Chili Cookoff February 11th (January 23, 2012)
The Pinedale 6th Grade class is holding a FLY ME TO DC Chili Cookoff on Saturday, February 11th. It will be held in the Wrangler Gym Cafeteria (old Elementary School). There will be Red and Green categories. The cookoff is open to the public. Entry fee $10 an
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HEAR FurEver Valentine Gala Feb. 11 (January 23, 2012)
Happy Endings Animal Rescue will host their "HEAR FurEver Valentine Gala Benefit" on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The fundraising event will be at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale from 4:30-8:00PM. There will be music, chocolate, wine, "Casino Fun" and a silent
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Horse drive through Pinedale (January 22, 2012)
On Saturday, January 21st, Black Diamond Outfitting moved a herd of horses from north of Pinedale, down Ehman Lane and through Pinedale, to winter pasture on Pole Creek Road. The herd was escorted by a Sublette County Sheriff’s Office patrol truck.
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Nominees for Wyoming’s top Scholar-Athlete announced (January 22, 2012)
Trevor Johnson from Pinedale nominated in 2A Division
by Wyoming Chapter, National Football Foundation
The Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame has received 72 scholar-athlete nominations from 32 high schools from which the state’s top football Scholar-Athlete will be determined.
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Cat Urbigkit to present wolf talk at Pinedale library Jan. 26 (January 22, 2012)
by Sublette County Library
The Wyoming Humanities Council and the Sublette County Library will sponsor Public Attitudes About Wolves, a free presentation by Cat Urbigkit at 6:30 pm Thursday, January 26th in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library, 155 S. Tyler Ave. Urbigkit will examin
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Pinedale Jr. Nordic Ski Program news (January 22, 2012)
Local High School race and travels to the West Yellowstone USSA 2012 Qualifier
by Bonnie Chambers
Racers from the Pinedale Jr. Nordic Ski Program participated in Pinedale High School’s Nordic race on January 6th and 7th at Surveyor Park near Pinedale and in the USSA Qualifier held in West Yellowstone Montana on January 14th and 15th. There were over 175 Wy
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UW researchers seek elk-cattle gathering info (January 22, 2012)
Meetings in Sublette County January 26 & 27
Researchers at the University of Wyoming are conducting an interdisciplinary study to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of management strategies at reducing the level of brucellosis in elk. To do this, the researchers need to model how a reduction in the level o
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Snowmobile Riding Clinic on Saturday, February 11, 2012 (January 22, 2012)
There will be a free Snowmobile Riding Clinic on Saturday, February 11, 2012, offered by Sandy and Gary at Bucky’s Outdoors in Pinedale. All are welcome. Must have your own snowmobile. Call Bucky’s for more information and to sign up, 307-367-4561.
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IPSSSDR – January 27 – February 4th (January 22, 2012)
In Sublette County January 29, 30, 31
by IPSSSDR
The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states, is set to mush through 10 Wyoming communities from January 27 –February 4, 2012, before ending in Park City, Utah.
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High avalanche danger; Also beware of thin lake ice (January 20, 2012)
Snowmachiner falls through the ice into Fremont Lake
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Details have not yet been officially released about the snowmobiler who fell through the ice near the shore of Fremont Lake Friday afternoon (Jan. 20th). The good news is that he apparently is all right. The bad news is that his snowmachine is at the bottom of
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Winter Storm Warning (January 20, 2012)
by National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 11 pm Friday evening to 11 pm Saturday for the western Wind River Mountains, Upper Green River Basin foothills, and Pinedale. The Wint
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BLM seeks nominations for the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (January 19, 2012)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is now accepting nominations for one position on the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) representing energy and mineral development or transportation and rights-of-way for an appointment term of two years.
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Boulder Lake International (January 19, 2012)
Charmian McLellan sent in this photo of the Boulder Lake airport "a few days ago BEFORE it snowed about a foot. Gives the ice fishermen something to talk about." From left to right: Pat Pfister, Jim McLellan, Dave Smith.
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Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report, January 19, 2012 (January 19, 2012)
Old Road Trail, Lower Surveyor, Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge, all freshly groomed. Quite a bit of new snow – about 1 foot new at the Nordic barn and about 8-10" new at White Pine. The wind is blowing a bit. Should be good skiing!
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Feds won't enforce Alaska wolf decision (January 19, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Federal officials at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge won't allow wolf control within the refuge. That's in conflict with the state's goal of knocking back the wolf population.
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Feds consider parkway wolf hunt (January 19, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that federal officials may consider allowing wolf hunting within the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway.
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Encana public meeting about NPL (January 18, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Encana Oil & Gas US held a public meeting on Wednesday, January 11th in Pinedale. The purpose was to give the public an opportunity to hear more information about their plans for natural gas drilling with the maturing Jonah Field and the new proposed "Normall
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Pinedale Town Council Special Meeting Jan. 20 (January 19, 2012)
Public Notice: The Pinedale Town Council will hold a Special Meeting at 10:00AM on Friday, January 20th at 10:00 AM at the Pinedale Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to hold an Executive Session for personnel to interview for a new hiring for Mayor’s As
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Winter storm brings snow to northwest Wyoming (January 19, 2012)
by National Weather Service
Moderate to heavy snow has fallen across western Wyoming on Wednesday as a Pacific storm system moved into the area. Periods of snow and strong wind will continue through Thursday night. Snowfall totals are through 10 pm Wednesday (January 18).
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Weather update – Jan. 18 (January 18, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
Weather update, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10:45PM: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5AM Friday for the Upper Green River Valley. Snow will increase in intensity Wednesday evening, along with west winds. 10-20 inches snow possible, with heaviest amounts
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Snow returns to western Wyoming (Original post January 18, 2012 | Updated January 19, 2012)
The snow started falling early Wednesday morning in the Upper Green River Valley. Pinedale got about four inches of snow. Bondurant got 6-8 inches, bringing their total up to about a foot of snow. This photo was taken at the Dell Fork Ranch in Bondurant showi
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No injuries at Ultra Petroleum fire in Jonah Field (Original post January 18, 2012 | Updated January 19, 2012)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
At 1:20PM this afternoon (Wednesday, January 18, 2012) the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a call reporting a fire at an Ultra Petroleum facility in the Jonah Field. The fire was located in the area of the Gobbler Knob compressor station / in
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No oil/gas fracking in Bulgaria (January 18, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
Reuters posted a story this morning (Wednesday, January 18th) saying the Bulgarian parliament bowed to protests and imposed a permanent ban on fracking for natural gas drilling in the country, citing concerns over poisoning underground waters, triggering earth
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Winter Storm Warning issued (January 17, 2012)
Snow returns to western Wyoming
The National Weather Service has cancelled the Winter Storm Watch has and replaced it with a Winter Storm Warning for the Upper Green River Basin and surrounding mountains. The Warning is for heavy snow from 5AM Wednesday to 5AM Friday. 7-14 inches of snow pos
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Winter Storm Warning issued (January 17, 2012)
Snow returns to western Wyoming
The National Weather Service has cancelled the Winter Storm Watch has and replaced it with a Winter Storm Warning for the Upper Green River Basin and surrounding mountains. The Warning is for heavy snow from 5AM Wednesday to 5AM Friday. 7-14 inches of snow pos
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Peering into the deep (January 17, 2012)
Tyler and Trevor Moritsch, and Adrianna Daniels, look through the ice on Fremont with a two-million candle-power spotlight on Sunday, January 15th. The water shows blue while the green glow is from the bottom of the lake. It's about 20' deep here, but out furt
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Snow on the way (January 16, 2012)
For those watching the weather waiting for snow for snowmachining and skiing, looks like your snow dance has worked and snow is on the way and expected to hit Wyoming mid-week. Significant snowfall expected at times across western Wyoming from Wednesday, Janua
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Hoback elk (January 15, 2012)
Bill and Louise Winney saw elk in the Hoback on Friday, Jan. 13. They also sent in pictures of the sunset over the Wyoming Range.
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Moose on Moose Street (January 15, 2012)
Duke Edwards was on Moose Street in Pinedale on Sunday afternoon and this bull strolled by, followed by a cow moose. "I was standing there about 15 feet away, they didn’t care about me."
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Mead backs off wolf comments (January 15, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports that Wyoming Governor Matt Mead backed away from earlier comments that the Wyoming wolf plan may allow wolf hunting in Grand Teton National Park.
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PAPO seeks proposals for Mesa fertilization monitoring (January 15, 2012)
by Pinedale Anticline Project Office
The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) is accepting proposals to collect and evaluate the vegetative effects of fertilization projects on the Mesa mule deer winter range south of Pinedale, Wyoming.
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CLICK! A Weekend for Wyoming Artists (January 15, 2012)
March 30 - April 1, 2012
Attention artists: Local artists are planning a special conference for artists this spring. "CLICK! A Weekend for Wyoming Artists" will take place Friday, March 30th through Sunday, April 1st, 2012 in Pinedale. "CLICK! is what happens when artists reconnect
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There is still time to sign up for the 2012 Master Gardener Course (January 14, 2012)
by Sage and Snow Garden Club
The Sage and Snow Garden Club is hosting a Master Gardener course starting on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm at Sublette County Weed and Pest. Classes are open to all interested gardeners and are designed as beginner to intermediate yard and gard
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Big weather changes on the way (January 14, 2012)
Snow and wind returns to Wyoming
by National Weather Service
A shift in the weather pattern will come to the northern and central rockies by the middle of next week. A moist westerly flow will begin to bring snow to the northwest and western mountains of Wyoming. Some light snow early in the week will lead to a heavier
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Fun on Fremont Lake (January 14, 2012)
Shannon Hiner sent in these photos of their family fun on frozen Fremont Lake on Saturday, January 14th.
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Wyoming state-wide flag half staff notice for Jan. 17th (January 13, 2012)
In honor of soldier killed in Afghanistan
by Governor Matt Mead’s office
Governor Matt Mead has ordered both the U.S. flag and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in honor of Technical Sergeant Matthew Schwartz who was killed in action in Afghanistan on January
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Wolves in Jackson subdivision (January 12, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A pack of wolves ventured into a Jackson Hole subdivision this week. Check out the article by clicking on the link below.
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Changes proposed to Wyoming wolf plan (January 12, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wyoming's wolf management plan provides that wolves will be managed as trophy game animals in northwestern Wyoming, including Grand Teton National Park, the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, and the National Elk Refuge. The fact that this means state o
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California deals with wolf worries (January 12, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
California wildlife officials are meeting with county officials in one region of that state where a gray wolf was confirmed to have taken up residence after roaming into the state from Oregon.
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California launches website for one wolf (January 12, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
California officials have launched an official gray wolf webpage in response to the documentation that a wolf wandered into the state from Oregon.
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Montana may extend wolf season, again (January 12, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Montana wildlife officials may extend the wolf hunting season for the West Fork of the Bitterroot, since only 3 of the 18-wolf quota have been taken so far.
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Wolf protests, vigil, in Idaho (January 12, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolf advocates, and those opposed to the damage done by the species, held demonstrations in northern Idaho recently. While one group held a "full moon vigil to remember wolves killed by hunters," another group, dressed in hunting camo and carrying anti-wolf si
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Splash! (January 12, 2012)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell posted more pictures in his photo galleries. Check out his winter in Wyoming galleries!
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‘Falling Plates’ – New pistol league forming (January 12, 2012)
by Pinedale Rifle and Pistol Club
The Pinedale Rifle and Pistol Club Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new event at the Pinedale Rifle and Pistol Club. Starting January 8th, join us every Sunday afternoon at 12:30PM (start at 1:00PM) on the Pistol Range for a new pistol league known
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Yellowstone wolf pack wanders (January 9, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Lack of snow in Yellowstone National Park has enabled the Mollie's wolf pack to migrated more than 20 miles into Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, invading the turf of the resident pack there - the Agate Creek pack. The Mollie's pack was on the move earlier in the w
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Fog and frost (January 10, 2012)
Bill Winney sent in photos of the frosty morning in the Hoback on Tuesday.
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Parks offer free entry for Martin Luther King weekend (January 10, 2012)
Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, along with the 397 units of the national park system—will waive entrance fees during the coming Martin Luther King holiday weekend (January 14-16) as part of a nationwide initiative to
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23 Wyoming waters have liberalized ice fishing regulations (January 10, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Wyoming, and while most waters in the state are open under general regulations to ice anglers, there are 23 waters that have liberalized regulations covered under the Special Winter Ice Fishing Provision.
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Nonresident elk applications due Jan. 31 (January 10, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
With the coming of the New Year also comes the first application periods for the upcoming hunting seasons. The Game and Fish is now accepting applications for nonresident elk licenses for the 2012 hunting seasons.
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DEQ to host air quality public meeting in Pinedale Jan. 17 (January 10, 2012)
Will discuss formation of a citizen’s advisory group
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD) will be hosting a public meeting in Pinedale, Wyoming.
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Wyoming State Bar launches Speakers Bureau (January 10, 2012)
by Wyoming State Bar
The Wyoming State Bar Speakers Bureau offers schools, businesses, community groups and organizations the opportunity to have an experienced attorney speak at a particular event.
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‘Where the Deer and the Antelope Play’ Jan. 19 (January 10, 2012)
Talk about the Trapper’s Point Over and Underpasses
by Sublette County Library
It’s hard to ignore the immense overpass and six foot fences greeting drivers as they approach Pinedale. On Thursday, January 19th at 6:30 pm, the Sublette County Library, at 155 S. Tyler Ave in Pinedale, invites you to join Resident Engineer, Pete Hallsten of
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January Chamber Mixer Jan. 19 (January 10, 2012)
Hosted by Pinedale Aquatic Center
The next Sublette County Chamber of Commerce Mixer will be held on Thursday, January 19th at the Pinedale Aquatic Center. Come by the Aquatic Center at 535 North Tyler Avenue between 4-6 PM for a snack and a glimpse at some upcoming programming, including the
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LEPC meeting Jan. 12 (January 8, 2012)
The next regular meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is Thursday, January 12th, at1:00 PM at the Marbleton Ambulance Barn. There is a special request to Industry Emergency Managers to attend this meeting. LEPC is trying to organize a futu
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Pinedale Indoor Triathlon Jan. 21 (January 8, 2012)
The Pinedale Aquatic Center is teaming up with Proactive Rehabilitation and Big Brothers Big Sisters to offer this annual event in recognition of National Mentoring Month. Competitors can register as individuals, pair teams, or as a relay team to complete the
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Business branding seminar Jan. 19 (January 8, 2012)
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the IMPACT FACTORY to present a customer service seminar in Pinedale on Thursday, January 19, 2012. There will be a luncheon seminar in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library at noon and an evening mi
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Meet & Greet in Pinedale with Senator Barrasso Jan. 17 (January 8, 2012)
Kiwanis Club of Pinedale invites everyone to a "Meet & Greet" with the Honorable Senator John Barrasso M.D. (R) Wyoming on Tuesday, January 17th. It will be held at Squaretop Consulting Inc. office in Pinedale, 215 Country Club Lane, at 6pm. Refreshments will
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BLM public meeting on proposed Anticline gasfield electrification project Feb. 1 (January 8, 2012)
BLM seeks public comment on proposed power line
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) is seeking public comment on the proposed Anticline Electrification Phase I project and will hold an informational open house on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the PFO Rendezvous Room
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Snowmobile Riding Clinic January 21-22 (January 8, 2012)
With Aaron Sterck, member of the Polaris Factory Race Team
Timberline Lodge will be hosting the Mountain States Riding Clinic on January 21-22. This is a two-day Fast Track Riding Clinic with Aaron Sterck. Aaron is the newest member of the Polaris Factory Race Team. Improve your riding skills and learn to ride from a
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Pinedale Basketball (January 6, 2012)
Girls and Boys games in Jackson
Boys and Girls games on Friday (Jan. 6) in Jackson. Games broadcast on KPIN 101.1 FM Radio with Rod Barta doing the play-by-play.
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Sunset silhouette (January 6, 2012)
Mike Lillrose sent in this sunset silhouette photo of two mule deer bucks along the Green Rver Friday afternoon.
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Northern Rockies wolf update (January 6, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports the following update on wolves in the Northern Rockies:
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Tribal view of wolf recovery (January 5, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
"One is an act of man the other is an act of wolf," – that's the words of a tribal representative in Oregon, talking about wolves expanding their range into tribal territory naturally, or through reintroduction.
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Fire in the Sky (January 6, 2012)
Bill Winney took this photo of the sunrise over the Rim in the Hoback on Wednesday.
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Free Financial Empowerment class available in January (January 5, 2012)
In Pinedale and Big Piney
by Sublette County Sexual Assault/Family Violence (SAFV) Task Force
Registration is now open for "Making Ends Meet: Financial Empowerment", offered by the Sublette County Sexual Assault/Family Violence (SAFV) Task Force in partnership with Northwest Community Action Programs of Wyoming (NOWCAP).
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Cow Horse clinic offered in January (January 5, 2012)
Crossfire Arena in Boulder is featuring the "COW HORSE" for the month of January. Steve James will be offering a basic cow horse/ranch horse clinic. Cost is $65/horse/session.
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Jury returns verdict in Kovach trial (January 5, 2012)
by Sublette Examiner
Thursday, Jan. 5, around 11:45 a.m. a Sublette County jury returned its verdicts in the Ninth District Court trial of Travis J. Kovach, 34, of Daniel.
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Minnesota looks at wolf hunt specifics (January 4, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Minnesota wildlife officials are looking at how to structure the state's first wolf hunting and trapping seasons in decades. The Star-Tribune has an article with tips on effective hunting methods.
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Wolf documented in California (January 4, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A lone, radio-collared wolf has been documented crossing from Oregon into California, giving the state its first confirmed wolf presence in decades.
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Falconry regulations change in 2012 (January 4, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding falconers about significant changes to the falconry regulations that took effect on Jan. 1, 2012.
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Froze Clear (January 4, 2012)
Photo by Dave Bell
What a difference two days makes!
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Not-yet-frozen Fremont Lake (January 3, 2012)
Photo by Mindi Crabb
Mindi Crabb took this picture on Monday, January 2, 2012. "…uncommon to be able to drive to the Fremont Lake campground in January, and the lake is just barely starting to ice over – resulting in this surreal late afternoon photo."
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Pinedale to host 2012 Preserve Wyoming conference May 18-19 (January 3, 2012)
Annual conference for those who preserve, promote and document Wyoming’s heritage
Pinedale will be the host for the 2012 Wyoming State Historical Society Preserve Wyoming conference May 18-19th. Details are still being worked out and more information can be found at http://wyoshpo.state.wy.us or by calling 307-777-7566.
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New fishing regulations in effect beginning January 1 (January 3, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Several significant improvements to statewide fishing limits greet anglers for 2012-2013, including separate trout limits for reservoirs/lakes and streams, no brook trout length restrictions, and reducing the whitefish limit.
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Wyoming Game & Fish Calendar (January 3, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
January 1 – Resident and nonresident application period begins for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat
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Applications sought for wildlife project funding (January 3, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition (WGBGLC), administered through Wyoming Wildlife – The Foundation, is accepting applications for projects to be funded by the auction/raffle of Gov. Mead’s 2012 complimentary big game hunting licenses.
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Wyoming Native Plant Society 2012 Markow Scholarship/Small Grant (January 3, 2012)
Educational projects and botany thesis research
At the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Wyoming Native Plant Society (WNPS), members voted unanimously to expand the 2012 Markow Scholarship award to $500-1000 and to open the funding to all residents of Wyoming and WNPS members for educational projects in addition
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IPSSSDR Junior Mushers give back to their communities (January 3, 2012)
Youth sled dog race combines fun, community service
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Select students, aged 9 to 13, from schools throughout Wyoming and Utah will participate in a sled dog race of their own, in conjunction with the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), which begins Friday, January 27, 2012. The IPSSSDR Jr
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Sublette BOCES offers classes for boys and girls (January 3, 2012)
Robotics, chemistry/biology, computer flight simulator classes offered
This winter, the Sublette County Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) in Pinedale is offering six-week classes for elementary school age students grades 3-5. Register at www.subletteboces.com.
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Dressage & Cowboy Dressage Clinic Jan. 14 (January 3, 2012)
Presentation & Demonstration Ride for youth and adults
Join US Dressage Certified Instructor, Sabine Kallas, for a one-day clinic on Dressage and Cowboy Dressage on Saturday, January 14, 2011. This clinic is for both English and Western riders. It will be held at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Arena north of Bi
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Dawn Ballou named Outstanding Conservation News Reporter for 2011 (January 3, 2012)
Wyoming Association of Conservation District - 2011 Convention
by Sublette County Conservation District
The Sublette County Conservation District nominated Dawn Ballou for the Wyoming Association of Conservation District’s (WACD) Outstanding Conservation News Reporter for 2011. Dawn was selected by WACD for this award. The award was given at the WACD annual co
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Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center upgrades system (January 3, 2012)
by Bob Comey, Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center
Conditions are dangerous out there. Steep slopes that were so unstable that they were releasing naturally or on approach may be gaining enough stability that people will be able to get out upon them and then trigger them. Be careful!
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Local political conventions (January 3, 2012)
For Republicans February 16th; For Democrats April 14th
by Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FM Radio
With the focus of attention today on the Iowa caucuses, it is natural that local people are asking the question: When will Wyoming hold its caucuses?
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4 Bucks (January 2, 2012)
Dave Bell took a drive south past Buckskin Crossing along the western flank of the Wind River Mountain Range Monday morning to start off the new year. "When I left this morning I was uncertain where I would end up! But, I headed south past Buckskin Crossing, B
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