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Temporary closure to protect nesting falcons and climbers at Devils Tower
Rock climbing routes on the east and northeast faces of Devils Tower summit will be temporarily closed effective immediately to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. The closure is implemented annually to provide the falcons with an...
Free fishing day set for June 3
Enjoy a day of lakeside recreation at Keyhole Reservoir next weekend as part of the statewide celebration of Free Fishing Day. Wyoming Game & Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week each year as a day on which anyone...
Devils Tower National Monument staff attend training for high-angle rope rescue
Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by "Rigging for Rescue" out of Ouray, CO. The one-week seminar included...
Summer kick off this weekend at Keyhole
Start the summer off right at Keyhole State Park this Memorial Day Weekend! There will be many family-friendly activities about pollinators in a come and go as you like environment. This Kick-Off to Summer event takes place May 27 and 28 from 10...
Old West Invitational Turkey shoot held
The annual Old West Invitational Turkey shoot sponsored by the Greater Hulett Community Center was held May 4-6. This year, 80 hunters participated in the one-shot turkey shoot. Special guests this... Full story
Black Hills Snow Course Readings
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 0 0 0.2 1.6 0 Blind Park Snotel 6870 4 2 0.3 0.6 667 Cole Canyon...
Tree Farmer of the Year
Crook County’s Mike Frey has been named the 2023 Tree Farmer of the Year by Wyoming State Forestry. Frey has been the owner of the Moskee Land Corp property for close to twenty years now. Owning timbered ground comes with its own set of...
Don't let bugs take a bite out of outdoor fun
Simple personal actions can help residents escape some potentially serious insect-spread diseases linked with warmer weather and outdoor activities, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH, said...
Watercraft changes made for 2023 at LAK Reservoir near Newcastle
The threat of an introduction of invasive aquatic species into LAK Reservoir near Newcastle is resulting in changes to recreational access at the site. As of April 1, 2023, motorized watercraft (including watercraft with electric motors) are not...
Volunteer recognition
Hal Bowles recently received a jacket from Wyoming Game and Fish for 500 hours of volunteer service for teaching hunters' safety. The jacket was presented by Game Warden Nate Hols...
By Black Hills wildlife fared better than in much of Wyoming this winter
The Black Hills region appears to have escaped the more severe levels of wildlife mortality that have affected much of Wyoming this winter. The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has announced that active monitoring of the big game across the state has...
Black Hills Snow Course Readings
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 14.5 4.8 1.1 0 436 Blind Park Snotel 6870 31 8.7 7 1 124 Cole...
Bats now officially classified as endangered species
The northern long-eared bat is now officially listed as “endangered”. The implementation of this upgrade to the bat’s status was originally set to take place on January 30. However, this was delayed until the end of March to address concerns...
Where to go with it?
The public works department has spent many hours plowing snow and hauling it off. It has been several years since Hulett has seen the amount of snow that has been measured this year. With all the...
Black Hills Snow Course Readings
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30 Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30 Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 17.2 4.8 2.1 1 229 Blind Park Snotel 6870 34 7.5 6.6 4 114 Cole...
Pretty cold
Dangerously cold wind chills hit Torrington Wednesday night and Thursday morning. This weather was cold enough to freeze a bubble before it popped. Beautiful and unique crystals could be seen forming as the bubble froze....
Spring flood outlook lower than average
The snow may be coming down more often than it has over recent years, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is not predicting it will cause flooding when the spring arrives. According to the outlook for the Rapid City Hydrologic Service Area, the se...
Black Hills Snow Course Readings
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current % of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 14.1 3.4 1.8 0.4 189 Blind Park Snotel 6870 24 5.3 4.7 2.6 113 Cole...
County pushes local interests in forest plan
As a new year begins, the county commissioners have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that Crook County’s interests are represented in the updated management plans under development by the U.S. Forest Service for the Black Hills National...
Black Hills National Forest to begin seasonal closures
Due to an impending winter storm, staff began closing seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National Forest, Mon., Dec. 12, ahead of the regularly scheduled Dec. 15 date. Gates are closed to... Full story
A hunt to remember
When Cindi and Brandon Baudhuin asked for help to create a unique hunting experience for a 13-year-old boy who is battling a form of bone and soft tissue cancer, a group of local outdoorsmen did not...
Devils Tower staff attend rescue training
Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by "Rigging for Rescue" out of Ouray, CO. The two-week seminar included...
DTNHA hosts Old Settler's Picnic
On a beautiful, sunny afternoon, Sunday, September 28, 2022, the Devils Tower Natural History Association (DTNHA) hosted the annual Old Settlers' Picnic at the Devils Tower campground. The Oshoto...
Christmas tree permits now available
This is the time of year to celebrate old and new traditions with family and friends, like venturing into your favorite national forest to harvest your own Christmas tree. Black Hills National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for...
New signage warns of toxic blooms
Crook County Natural Resource District has teamed up with Keyhole State Park to purchase and install signage that will educate the public about the dangers of harmful cyanotoxins caused by...
