Heavy winds pushing the Castle Rock Fire have led to a mandatory evacuation of what amounts to all residents of the Wood River Valley between Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho on […]
Guest opinion: Western Watersheds not to blame for Murphy fires
Some time ago, this web site posted the opinion of public lands rancher and state legislator Bert Brackett on the Murphy fire complex. Here again is Brackett’s opinion. Failed policy […]
Challenge to Wyoming's elk feeding/killing program fails in federal court
The judge ruled Wyoming’s program to test elk for brucellosis before they enter a winter feedlot (and kill the elk if it tests positive for brucellosis anti-bodies) was not an […]
Idaho wolf pack of nine killed by government, west of Fairfield.
Wolf pack west of Fairfield eradicated. By Trey Spaulding. For the Times-News. “Nadeau [the state’s large carninovore manage] said we are going to see more and more of these scenarios […]
Idaho wildfires cost feds millions.
Idaho wildfires cost feds millions. Most homeowners haven’t taken steps to fireproof their homes, fire managers say. By Heath Druzin. Idaho Statesman
Industry darling: Mining law of 1872 should be reformed
The Salt Lake Tribune has an editorial today against the 1872 general mining law, which has endured attempts to reform it since the 19th century. Its harmful consequences to our […]