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Wyoming

BLM Checkerboard Wild Horse Removal Scheduled for October

Today, the BLM released its decision to gather and remove wild horses within and outside of the Great Divide Basin, Salt Wells Creek, and Adobe Town Herd Management Areas.

Wyoming

BLM Cody Hosts Public Meeting for Resource Management Plan Implementation

The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting on September 27 in Cody to discuss implementation of the approved Cody Resource Management Plan.
 

Wyoming

Final Wyoming Wild Horse Adoption in 2016 a Success

The Bureau of Land Management wrapped up its 2016 Wyoming wild horse adoption season with a successful event September 10 at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton.

Wyoming

BLM Lander Lifts Fire Restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted all fire restrictions on public land within Fremont County. The restrictions have been rescinded in coordination with the county, State of Wyoming, U.S.

Wyoming

Firewood Permits No Longer Available for Muddy Mountain's 2016 Season

Firewood and post and pole permits for the Muddy Mountain from the Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office will no longer be available this summer due to wood availability.
 

Wyoming

BLM Cody and Worland Lift Fire Restrictions

Effective Friday, Sept.

Wyoming

Pipeline Maintenance Forces Temporary OHV Area Closure

Poison Spider Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park, near Casper, will be closed for public safety from Sept. 12 to Sept. 16 due to pipeline maintenance in the OHV park.
 

Wyoming

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Castle Gardens

The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office invites you to show pride for your public lands on September 24 with a work day at the Castle Gardens Recreation Area in celebration of National P

National Office, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

BLM Issues Guidance for Implementing Greater Sage-Grouse Plans

 WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today moved forward on its collaborative effort to conserve Greater Sage-Grouse and its habitat by issuing Instruction Memorandums (IMs) that

Wyoming

Wild Horse Adoption at Wyoming Honor Farm Draws Near

If you missed the successful adoption at the Wyoming Honor Farm in May, not to worry!

Wyoming

Public Asked to Prevent Resource Damage Post-Whit Fire

As the smoke settles on the 12,000 acre Whit Fire, which started 12 miles west of Cody on August 2, resource managers are asking for help to prevent damage to BLM lands that provide valuable wildli

Wyoming

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the BLM Lander Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management invites you to show pride for your public lands on Saturday, August 27, by cleaning up the Dubois Badlands Wilderness Study Area in celebration of National Public Land

Wyoming

BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm Host Fall Wild Horse Adoption

The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm are partnering for the second time this year to find homes for wild horses and burros.

Wyoming

BLM Cody, Lander and Worland Issue Fire Restrictions

Effective Friday, August 12, fire restrictions will begin for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management Cody, Lander and Worland field offices.
 

Wyoming

Wyoming Native Installed as New BLM State Director

Today, Mary Jo Rugwell was sworn in as Wyoming state director of the Bureau of Land Management. Deputy Director of Operations Steve Ellis traveled to Cheyenne from Washington D.C.

Wyoming

4th of July Wildfire Safety and Fire Restrictions

With the 4th of July holiday, warmer and drier temperatures and increased outdoor recreation, the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management, our good friend Smokey Bear, and our wildland firefighters would

Wyoming

BLM Addresses Rising Fire Conditions in Wyoming by Adding Resources

Warm, dry, summer weather has taken hold of much of Wyoming increasing fire activity across the state as vegetation dries out.

Wyoming

Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption at Operation Mustang During the 2016 Cheyenne Frontier Days

The BLM Wyoming will partner with BraveHearts and the Mantle Ranch Wild Horse Adoption and Training Facility to bring you “Operation Mustang” during Cheyenne Frontier Days being held July 22-31 in

Wyoming

BLM Takes Key Step in Finishing Review of Gateway South Transmission Line

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released its proposed Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Proposed Land Use Plan Amendments (LUPAs) that analyses the effects of building a plan

Wyoming

Proposed Parcels for August 2, 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Posted

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Oil and Gas Sales Net Over $5.7 Million

The Bureau of Land Management generated $5 million for leasing rights on parcels offered at the BLM's quarterly federal oil and gas lease auction on May 3, in Cheyenne.

National Office, Wyoming

Mary Jo Rugwell Named BLM Wyoming State Director

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Seeks Nominations to RAC

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced that it is seeking public nominations to fill four open positions on the Bureau of Land Management's Wyoming Resource Advisory Council, which