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Health Care Bill (November 20, 2009)
Click here to read the new incarnation of the government’s Health Care bill: H.R. 3590 (2.51 MB, 2,074 pages, PDF)
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A taste of winter (November 19, 2009)
Snocross racer Taylor Dyess tests out new sled in preparation for upcoming races
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Clark Dyess sent in photos of a sneak peek from son Taylor's first ride on his new 2010 Ski-Doo 600RS.
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Lions Club Snowmobile Raffle tickets for sale (November 19, 2009)
$50 buys a chance to win a 2010 Polaris 800 Dragon RMK 163 Ultimate Deep Snow Performance Sled
The 2009 Pinedale Lions Club Snowmobile Raffle will take place on Saturday, December 5th at Bucky’s Outdoors in Pinedale. This is the 20th year for the annual event which raffles off a new snowmobile each year.
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Sublette Chamber Banquet to feature Max Maxfield Nov. 20 (November 19, 2009)
Wyoming Secretary of State to speak on ‘Partners for Progress’
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet will take place on Friday, November 20th. Special guest speaker is Max Maxfield, Wyoming’s Secretary of State. Maxfield is in his first term as Wyoming’s Secretary of State, following two terms as State Au
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DEQ Air Quality public meeting Nov. 19 (November 19, 2009)
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality will host a public meeting in Pinedale on Thursday, November 19, in the Sublette County Library Lovatt Room from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The Air Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality will d
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Interim Winter Use Rule for Yellowstone (November 17, 2009)
Park set to open for winter season as scheduled on December 15
A rule implementing a new plan to provide for limited, regulated snowmobile and snowcoach access in Yellowstone National Park for the next two winters will be published in the Federal Register on Friday, November 20.
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4-H members attend Career Days at UW (November 17, 2009)
by Sublette County 4-H
Through a grant funded by the Daniel’s Fund, 4-H members from the southwest district gathered at the University of Wyoming Campus to spend two-days touring the University and learning about college preparedness.
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Library Board meets Nov. 30 (November 17, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Library Board will hold a work session and board meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. in the Big Piney Branch Library. All such meetings are open to the public.
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FWS reaches deal on Mexican wolves (November 17, 2009)
Three-strikes rule is out
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Obama administration has reached a deal with wolf advocates in which the three-strikes rule for Mexican wolves that prey on livestock were removed will no longer be in effect.
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Wolf attack in India injures 17 (November 17, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Seventeen people were injured in a wolf attack in India, according to news reports. The wolf, which may have been rabid, was subsequently killed.
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I-80 Reopened (November 17, 2009)
Partial closure imposed for several hours due to semi-truck fire
by Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)
Interstate 80 eastbound at milepost 65 has been reopened to traffic following a semi truck fire at milepost 62.
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Free sheets at the Baymont Inn (November 17, 2009)
The Baymont Inn in Pinedale currently has numerous white double sheet sets that they are taking out of service. If anyone can utilize any of these, please stop by the Baymont Inn and Suites before 4:00 pm today (Tuesday, November 17). There is no charge for th
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Pinedale FAA Wreath Sale (November 16, 2009)
Taking orders now
Pinedale FFA is selling wreaths and greenery this holiday season as a fundraiser. They have fresh greenery shaped into wreaths (24" & 36"), crosses, candy canes, door swags and garlands. FFA members are out contacting people directly. Orders can also be place
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’Protecting Water Resources in the PAPA’ Nov. 18 (November 16, 2009)
Pinedale Anticline operators host educational series
by Anticline Operators: Ultra Petroleum, Shell Oil, Questar
WHAT: Join natural resource and environmental specialists from Ultra, Shell and Questar for a community discussion about water: Protecting Water Resources in the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA).
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Ladies' Night Out (November 15, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
The Pinedale Aquatic Center held their annual Ladies' Night Out Saturday evening, November 14th. It is time to visit with friends, check out local vendors, sample classes offered at the PAC and enjoy good food.
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Junior Jazz Basketball League (November 14, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
PAC Junior Jazz Basketball League started their games on Saturday morning. Eight teams ages Kindergarten to 5th grade show their skills on the court. The players will end the season with a trip to see the Utah Jazz play.
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Wyoming Range Sunday Drive (November 15, 2009)
Dave Bell took a drive up north of Jackson on Sunday to Moran Junction. "Had a very beautiful day with sunshine, blue skies and great clouds, but cold."
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Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Ski Swap (November 14, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association held their annual ski swap Saturday morning, November 14, in the Pinedale Elementary School cafeteria. There were skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, helmets, and clothing available for purchase.
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EnCana reports $2.1 billion cash flow, down 26% (November 13, 2009)
Plans to split into two independent companies
EnCana Corporation (TSX & NYSE: ECA) reported their third quarter 2009 financial results. EnCana generated third quarter cash flow of US$2.1 billion, or $2.77 per share, and operating earnings of $775 million, or $1.03 per share – down 26 and 46 percent respec
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Court rules in favor of Exxon Mobil (November 13, 2009)
Over point of valuation for natural gas production from LaBarge Project
The Casper Star-Tribune posted a story saying the Wyoming Supreme Court sided with Exxon Mobil Corp. in the dispute over the point of valuation for its natural gas production at its LaBarge Black Canyon facility. The decision will cost the state and Sublette C
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Leonid Meteor Shower will light up the sky (November 13, 2009)
Meteors may be seen between Nov. 13-20th
by Pinedale Online!
Start watching the skies for a dazzling display of the Leonid meteor shower. It is expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17 and 18, but shooting stars may be seen any time between November 13-20th.
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Veteran's Day Program (November 12, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
American Legion Post 47 and VFW Post 4801 held a Veteran’s Day Observance Service on Wednesday, November 11th in the Pinedale High School Auditorium honoring our local returning veterans.
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Electrofishing expanded on Green River (November 13, 2009)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Fish biologists with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Pinedale recently completed this year’s fish sampling on the Green River, obtaining important information on fish population trends for more than 130 stream miles from Green River lakes to Fontenelle
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Wolf Coalition: FWS flip-flops (November 13, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Wolf Coalition also filed an opening brief in the federal court case in Wyoming challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision not to delist wolves in Wyoming.
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Wyoming: FWS decision not based on biology (November 13, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
State of Wyoming and Park County officials came out with their guns blazing in their joint opening brief challenging the federal decision not to delist wolves in Wyoming. The opening brief was filed in the U.S. Federal District Court in Cheyenne earlier this w
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Robinson Crusoe auditions Nov. 16 (November 12, 2009)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Missoula Children’s Theatre of Missoula, Montana, will arrive in Pinedale on Monday, November 16, to audition students in grades K-12 for the production, "Robinson Crusoe". The Missoula Children’s Theatre directors will select 50-60 students to rehearse d
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Local author Paul Jensen releases new book (November 11, 2009)
‘The State of Equality in the Equality State: Saving the Best of the West in Wyoming’
by Paul Jensen media release
"New book debunks Wyoming's myth of equality and other claims. Then reveals the real Wyoming and its promising future."
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Pinedale Middle School Superintendent Honor Roll (November 11, 2009)
by Sublette County School District #1
The following students are recognized on the Sublette County School District #1 Superintendent’s Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 grade point average during the first quarter for the 2009-2010 school year.
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Pinedale Middle School Principal Honor Roll (November 11, 2009)
by Sublette County School District #1
The following students are recognized on the Sublette County School District #1 Principal Honor Roll for achieving a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average during the first quarter:
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Vitter, Barrasso: Cap & Trade bill effectively ends carbon credits (November 11, 2009)
by Joint media release by Senators David Vitter and John Barrasso
On Tuesday, November 10, U.S. Sens. David Vitter and John Barrasso called attention to a damaging provision in both the Waxman-Markey and Kerry-Boxer cap and trade bills that would require federal agencies to terminate permits and render carbon credits meaning
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Questar seeks approval for Wyoming gas pipeline (November 11, 2009)
Would connect into the proposed Ruby Pipeline
According to a story on the Pipelines International website on Tuesday, November 10th, Questar Overthrust Pipeline, a subsidiary of Questar Pipeline, is seeking approval from the United States Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) to construct a 42-mile
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Turkey Shoot Nov. 15 in Big Piney (November 11, 2009)
There will be a Turkey Shoot on Sunday, November 15th at the Big Piney Range, 10 miles west of Big Piney on Highway 350. Events start at 12:00 noon. Shotgun and .22 long rifle. $5 a round, all ages welcome. For more information call Blake Turner, 307-260-60
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‘Water in the PAPA’ presentation Nov. 18 (November 11, 2009)
Presentation sponsored by Pinedale Anticline natural gas drilling operators Ultra, Shell and Questar
On Wednesday, November 18, there will be a presentation by Ultra Petroleum, Shell and Questar, operators on the Pinedale Anticline, in response to public concerns over protecting water, air quality and wildlife.
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Montana hunters tag 61 wolves (November 11, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Montana hunters have harvested 61 wolves in the state's fall hunt, with another 17 wolves remaining available for harvest under the state's quota system.
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Idaho hunters harvest 98 wolves (November 11, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
There have been 98 wolves harvested in the Idaho fall wolf hunt, with two of the state's 12 wolf hunt areas now closed as quotas have been reached. There are still another 122 wolves left to harvest under the quota system.
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Vipers Hockey Open House Nov. 11 (November 11, 2009)
Vipers Hockey will host an Open House at the Big Piney Library on Wednesday, November 11th, from 4-6PM. Learn about the hockey program. Equipment provided as long as supplies last.
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Feds subpoena private online news website for user information (November 11, 2009)
Concerns raised over privacy rights and online journalism
by Pinedale Online!
For a chilling account raising concerns of apparent abuse of federal authority, a story has surfaced about the U.S. Department of Justice in Indiana issuing a grand jury subpoena to a Philadelphia-based independent news website demanding they divulge their pri
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Governor Freudenthal visits military personnel in Middle East (November 10, 2009)
Travels to Kuwait and Iraq
by State of Wyoming media release
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal visited Wyoming National Guard troops and other active duty U.S. personnel serving in Kuwait and Iraq while on a trip sponsored by the Secretary of Defense.
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Pinedale Wrangler Band attends Band Days (November 10, 2009)
22 Schools attend Band Days in Laramie
by Sublette County School District #1
Last Friday and Saturday (Nov. 6th-7th) 40 members of the Pinedale Wrangler Marching Band traveled to Laramie to participate in the University of Wyoming Band Days. They practiced with 22 other high school bands and the 155 member UW Marching Band and then p
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Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, West Virginia – where are you…? (November 10, 2009)
50 State License Plate Survey
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We began our "50 State License Plate Survey" in 2002 as a fun way to see how many people come visit, or pass through, our little town each summer. The survey has become a tradition for Pinedale Online, and we’ve heard from many people who say they enjoy this a
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Flu Clinics in Pinedale and Big Piney (November 10, 2009)
For H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccinations
Sublette County Public Health (SCPH) will hold a H1N1 (Swine) flu clinic at the Public Health Office in Pinedale on Thursday, November 12, from 2:00 to 4:00PM, or for as long as supply lasts. The vaccinations will be available at the Big Piney/Marbleton Clinic
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Wolf stalking impacts on elk (November 10, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves impact the way prey animals live their lives, according to a Montana researcher, who noted that the pressure from being stalked is forcing changes in elk behavior, such as being alert and watching for predators more, and grazing less. Pregnancy rates ar
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WGFD seeks public comment on wind energy impacts on wildlife (November 9, 2009)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is soliciting public comments on a new draft document: "Wind Energy Issues: Impacts and Mitigation for Wildlife in Wyoming." The document provides recommendations for assessing impacts to wildlife from wind energy projects,
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Family on Bikes in Ecuador (November 9, 2009)
John, Nancy, and twins Davy and Daryl Vogel
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
On June 8, 2008, a family of four from Boise, Idaho embarked on a 2 1/2 year bicycle trip traversing the Pan-American Highway from Alaska to Argentina. Parents John and Nancy, and their 10-year-old twins Davy and Daryl, are traveling with two single bikes and
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Sublette Chamber Annual Banquet Nov. 20 (Original post November 9, 2009 | Updated November 13, 2009)
Special Guest Speaker Max Maxfield, Wyoming Secretary of State
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual meeting and banquet on Friday, November 20th, at 6:00 pm in the new addition of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30 at the door. Only a limited nu
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Pinedale Snow Explorers Club meeting Nov. 14 (November 9, 2009)
by Pinedale Snow Explorers
The Pinedale Snow Explorers Snowmobile Club invites anyone in Sublette County interested in snowmobiling to the general membership meeting on Saturday, November 14, 6:00 pm at the Hampton Inn in Pinedale. A catered chili supper will be provided. We hope to hav
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Deer in the headlights (November 9, 2009)
Wildlife on the move presents a hazard to motorists
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges motorists to pay special attention for animals along roadways as wildlife are in mating seasons and moving to winter ranges. Many big game animals are most active at dusk, which is just the time when many people are
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Wyoming Range Sunday Drive (November 8, 2009)
Dave Bell spent Sunday afternoon in the southern Wyoming Range, starting at the Cross Lazy Two and working their way home down Ryegrass Road. "As is typical this time of year, the willows are brilliant orange, and with sunshine, some snow and blue skies, it wa
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Annual Ski & Gear Swap Nov. 14th (November 8, 2009)
Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association event
The Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association will be hosting their annual Ski & Gear Swap on Saturday, November 14th. The event will take place from 8:00 AM until Noon at the Pinedale Elementary School Cafeteria. There will be free pizza and door prizes. Yo
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Mixed Media Artists host reception in Big Piney (November 8, 2009)
by Mixed Media Artists
In spite of the windy day, a good time was had by all at a reception held at the Big Piney Library by Mixed Media artists Friday evening, November 6. Many turned out to enjoy the sweets, savories, and socializing while viewing the beautiful paintings on displ
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Winter Farmer’s Market Dec. 6th in Pinedale (November 8, 2009)
At the Pinedale Aquatic Center
The Pinedale Farmers Market group and the Pinedale Aquatic Center will host the first indoor Winter Farmers Market. on Sunday, December 6th from 1pm to 4pm. The Winter Farmer's Market will offer locally produced goodies for the holiday season. In addition to
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Follow Snowfire Racing on Twitter (Original post November 8, 2009 | Updated November 11, 2009)
Pinedale snocross racer, Taylor Dyess,
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Update Wednesday, November 11, 2009:
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Flags to be lowered to half-staff for Fort Hood victims (November 6, 2009)
Until Tuesday, November 10th
President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation which calls for the flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect honoring the victims of the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas. The proclamation calls for flags to be immediately adjusted and flown at half sta
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‘The Power of Logs’ talk Nov. 12 (November 6, 2009)
Log Architecture in Wyoming, Green River Valley Museum presentation
The Green River Valley Museum in Big Piney presents Melanie O'Hara giving a talk on Thursday, November 12th on "The Power of Logs: A Brief History and Exploration of Log Architecture in Wyoming." The presentation will be at 7:00pm at the Museum This is a Wy
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EnCana supports Pregnancy Resource Center (November 6, 2009)
Earn While You Learn program empowers first time parents
by Pregnancy Resource Center
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. contributed $5,900 to the Pregnancy Resource Center for its Earn While You Learn Prenatal and Parenting Education Program. Funds will be used to purchase materials and maintain the program.
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FWS tallies wolf conflicts 2009 (November 5, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that Based on preliminary reports through October 30, 2009, a total of 21 cattle, 183 sheep, and 4 dogs were recorded as confirmed wolf kills, and 29 wolves were killed in subsequent control actions in Wyoming. These
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Bear managers push forward (November 6, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Coordinating Committee Chairman Steve Schmidt opened the group’s meeting in Jackson last week with a quote from Yogi Berra, "The future ain’t what it used to be."
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Riders in the Sky performs in Pinedale (November 5, 2009)
by Tim Ruland, Pinedale Fine Arts Council
Legendary western group the The Riders in the Sky graced the Pinedale Auditorium stage Wednesday night, November 3rd, to an almost sold-out audience. The Riders brought with them their trademark blend of classic western music, slapstick comedy and a stage ful
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‘War Memories’ – history talk Nov. 18 (November 5, 2009)
Come to listen, come to share!
On Wednesday, November 18th, Rendezvous Pointe will present a history talk entitiled, "War Memories"in honor of Veterans Day. This will be stories from times of war, both from those who fought and those who remained at home. 12:45 PM. Come to listen, come to s
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EPA offers $1 million in grants to address environmental & public health issues (November 4, 2009)
Agency solicits applications for forty $25,000 grants
by Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $1 million in funding for projects aimed at addressing environmental and public health issues in communities. EPA expects to award approximately 40 grants of u
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Congress ups BLM APD processing fee to $6500 (November 4, 2009)
60% fee increase reimburses U.S. Treasury for estimated cost of processing new Applications for Permit to Drill
by Bureau of Land Management
At direction of Congress, BLM will collect a $6,500 processing fee for each new oil and gas drilling permit application.
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Private Land Elk hunting opportunities in Sublette County (November 4, 2009)
Near Big Piney, Daniel and Boulder
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Thanks to the Wyoming Game & Fish Department’s Access Yes program and some local cooperating landowners, there are additional elk hunting opportunities for some limited quota license holders. Unfortunately, these hunting opportunities are not available to tho
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Wyoming State Treasurer makes statement about his health (November 4, 2009)
Will undergo surgery for lung cancer
by Wyoming State Treasurer media release
On Tuesday, November 3rd, State Treasurer, Joe Meyer, held a press conference to provide information to the public about the results of some medical tests he recently underwent.
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Wyoming drought-free since late June (November 4, 2009)
by Jim Fahey, Wyoming NOAA Hydrologist
Here is the latest information on drought conditions across Wyoming (as of October 30th), with a review of water year 2009.
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Dig It! - Make your own Natural Rooting Hormone (November 4, 2009)
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
Both Cottonwood Trees and Willow Trees produce their own rooting hormone, called auxin. This is probably not hard for most locals to believe as they can take over water ditches in a relatively short time. For gardeners who like to propagate through cuttings, o
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Moon rise and set (November 2, 2009)
Scenic photos by Dave Bell
"From a photographers perspective, there are only two times per year when the full moon sets and the full moon rises, on the same day, and they do so in opposite sync with the respective sunrise and sunset, allowing for exceptional moon photographing. So, I sh
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Fall Scenery (November 2, 2009)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell took advantage of the beautiful late fall weather to take a hike up to Glimpse Lake on Saturday. Click on this link for more photos: Walk To Winter At Glimpse Lake Album
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