Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Nominate conservationists past and present until Dec. 2 for the 2020 Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame. Potential inductees are those who made a significant, lasting, lifetime contribution to conservation and Wyoming’s outdoor heritage. “The Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame is a prestigious award that honors and recognizes conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts whose life works ensure Wyoming’s outdoor heritage will remain for future generations,” said Brian Nesvik, director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. “I invite you to submit a nominatio...
Hunting season is upon us once again and Game Warden Chris Teter is confident it’s going to be a good one. Despite a few potential issues for those who don’t have access to private land, he says, populations are generally high and the opportunities should be broad. Elk Elk season will be something of a mixed bag this year, Teter says, depending on where you plan to hunt. “Hunters who have good access to the private land where the majority of the elk are have being doing fairly well, while public land hunters are going to have a little bit l...
There will be a free barbecue sponsored by the Hulett Roping Club, Sun., Sept., 29. Food will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. This barbecue is their way of saying thank you to all the people who help and all of those who work to put on the Hulett Rodeo. This includes the community, sponsors, spectators and all of those who work to put on the Hulett Rodeo. Served at the barbecue will be steak (cooked over an open pit), beans, chips, biscuits and gravy, cookies, juice and coffee. Please bring your own table service and time to visit with...
The 2019 boating season is winding down, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s aquatic invasive species (AIS) check stations throughout the state are set to close. The last day of operation for many check stations is Sunday, Sept. 22. Wyoming law requires that any watercraft entering the state from Mar. 1 to Nov. 30 must be inspected for AIS before launching in Wyoming. With check stations closing Sept. 22, if coming from South Dakota, you must plan ahead to have your boat mandatory inspection during October and November. “Game and Fis...
Wyoming elk hunters in brucellosis monitoring areas are urged to submit blood samples and other information about elk they harvest. As a thank you, hunters will be entered into a raffle to win high-quality outdoor equipment. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department established the brucellosis raffle to encourage hunters to continue to submit samples. Leading outdoor manufacturers and conservation organizations have donated equipment to the raffle to support brucellosis monitoring. Raffle prizes include: • Ruger American Predator rifle in 6.5 Creedm...
When fall hits, hunters can get caught up anticipating their season. But, before putting boots on the ground, make sure to have the current, correct and required licenses, stamps and permits, safety gear and proof of hunter education. “It’s easy to overlook a simple requirement in the excitement of preparing for a hunt,” said Scott Edberg, Wyoming Game and Fish deputy chief game warden. “We want everyone to have a good hunting season and ensuring your licenses and safety requirements are in order will give you a great starting point.” Licenses,...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is issuing an advisory for Keyhole Reservoir due to a harmful cyanobacterial bloom (HCB). This advisory is for the section of the reservoir near where Wind Creek intersects with Hwy. 113/Old Sundance Road only. HCBs, previously referred to as harmful algal blooms or HABs, are associated with irritants and can produce a number of toxins that may pose a risk to people, pet and livestock health. In the event of an elevated risk or occurrence for toxin production by cyanobacteria, the WDH issues a recreational...
Sundance State Bank was presented with a plaque from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recognizing them as a Royal Habitat Partner. This level of sponsorship is reached by donating a cumulative total of $2500 or more to the foundation. Pictured left to right: Misty Bock, Linda Stagemeyer, Carolyn Fowler, Andy Miller, Krissy Borcher, Macee Stutzman, Bill Lunney, Debbie Ellsbury....
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department fall Hunter Education class will be held in Sundance September 30 and October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9. Class will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on each of these dates in the exhibit hall/shooting sports building at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Anyone wanting to hunt in Wyoming is welcome to attend. Hunter Education is required for all hunters born on or after January 1, 1966. There is no cost; the class is provided as a public service by the Sundance Rod & Gun Club and certified volunteer instructors. Participants can...
Summer is rapidly coming to an end, bringing cooler temperatures and the feel of fall in the air. Although the summer is nearly over, Crook County Weed and Pest continues to stay busy into the fall months in the office and in the field. To date, the district crew has treated over 620 acres of weeds in Crook County, covering and protecting over 16,000 acres of land. These numbers will continue to rise into the fall months as treatments will continue as long as the weather holds out. Leafy spurge...
The Farm Service Agency will be hosting a program next week designed for agricultural operators within Crook County. The presentation will focus on the 2018 Farm Bill and new information regarding how the agency can assist community members with available programs. Among the questions to be answered, the presentation will look at how an agricultural operator can access help to recover after a blizzard, fire, hail, tornado or other extreme weather event. Programs are available for farmers and ranchers that have suffered the loss of, for...
Open Painting, Drawing, Sculpting – Amateur: Grand Champion, Best of Show – Dalton Butler; Reserve Champion – Irene Ward; Children 10 and Under: Grand Champion – Blakesly Nelson; Reserve Champion – Gus Wood, Aiden Williams; Junior Ages 11 to 18: Grand Champion – Tana Timberman Open Crafts – Adults 19 and over: Grand Champion, Best of Show – Amber Burch; Reserve Champion – Beth Kreuter; Children 10 and Under: Reserve Champion – Brooke Garman; Junior Ages 11 – 18: Reserve Champion – Kayla Fowler Open Crops and Garden – Vegetables and Fruit: Gra...
The fall registration deadline for the Wyoming State High School Clay Target League is Aug. 29. Any student is eligible to participate if he/she: • Is in grades 6 through 12, AND • Possesses League-Approved Firearm Safety Certification, AND • Meets all school curricular activity eligibility requirements, AND • If the team has room to accommodate the student athlete. Participation fees and ammunition and target costs will apply. Sign up will be Thurs., Aug. 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the bank meeting room behind the Post Office. Bring y...
The Northeast Wyoming Muley Fanatics Youth Education day will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sat., Aug. 24 at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Participants will have an opportunity to make their own lure, try archery, learn about birds of prey, compass and map reading and gold panning with the GPAA. Special guests will be the Black Hills Raptor Center. Lunch will be provided and kids ages 5-18 will receive a t-shirt. Kids wanting to fish before lunch should bring their pole (and license if age 14 or older). Registration must be done online at:...
Q: “What causes antler deformities?” A: What makes some big game animals different is also what can make them desirable. Antler deformities — most common in white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk — occur because of injury, hormone imbalances or genetics. Antler deformities can take a variety of forms. Melted antlers look like a candle dripping with wax; club antlers can have large knobs or clubs growing off the main beam; and there are also cactus or spike antlers that have points in all directions off the base and burr. One common reason...
Fair week was a huge success this year, with plenty of participants in every event. From dog showmanship to the youth stock rodeo, the beef show to the static exhibition, the hard work of Crook County’s youth was celebrated and the fairgrounds were packed with both animal and human participants. Saturday’s parade was also well attended, led this year by Grand Marshall Betty White, who was carried along the route aboard Bill Dewey’s wagon. To the theme of “Seeing the future through the pasture...
Although summer took its time to arrive, it seems to be flying by at a rapid pace. Weeds grew thick and fast, and with the abundant moisture they continue to do so. Leafy spurge is having a great year of growth around the county, as well as all species of thistles but most notably Scotch thistle. Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets seem to be prevalent in many places throughout the county, but the consistent rains seem to be keeping them at bay. The district has kept very busy both in the office...
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as drones, are becoming more and more popular across the Black Hills National Forest. With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally fast approaching and UAS use on the rise during this event, officials want to get the word out on proper usage on the Forest. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has regulatory authority over all airspace, including recreational use of airspace by UAS. Individuals and organizations that fly UAS on National Forest System lands must follow FAA guidance, which stipulates that UAS...
Most dream about epic hunts; some go on them. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced the winners of its Wyoming Super Tag raffle on July 15. Created by Gov. Matt Mead and the Wyoming Legislature in 2013, the Super Tag raffle provides hunters opportunity and raises money for wildlife management in Wyoming. This year, 87,112 tickets were sold, a 20 percent increase from last year. This amounts to $1.1 million generated for wildlife conservation. The program has raised more than $4.8 million since its inception. “Funds generated from S...
Fair Week kicked off on Sunday with the horse show at the arena, as kids spent two days displaying their prowess with horsemanship, reining, ranch riding and much more. The fair officially kicked off the next day with an ice cream social in the shade structure, shortly before the ranch horse competition. Events still to come include the dairy cattle and goat show on Thursday at 8 a.m., followed by the goat and sheep show at 9 a.m. and the cat show at 3 p.m. Thursday evening will be marked by the...
A large, festive crowd of friends, family and well-wishers enlivened the All-Purpose Building on Weston County Fairgrounds Saturday evening July 20 to celebrate the Region 1 induction of five new Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) honorees. WCHF’s Region 1 encompasses Crook, Campbell and Weston counties. The five talented members of Kenny Fordyce’s “Cowboy Band” provided string and vocal harmonies to background the conversational camaraderie, silent auction competition and dining enjoyme...
Q: “What should I do if I come across a rattlesnake?” A: Believe it or not, rattlesnakes are more afraid of you than you are of them. They see humans as a potential predator and their typical defense is either to hide or to try to scare you away. If you come across a rattlesnake DO NOT try to move it or kill it. Handling or attempting to kill a snake greatly increases your likelihood of being bitten. Instead, back off quietly and let the snake retreat. If the snake is on a well-traveled hiking trail, keep an eye on it from a distance and alert...
Annual testing for white-nose syndrome, which decimated the population of northern long-eared bats across the nation a few years ago and caused it to be listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 2014, has found no trace of the disease in Crook County. Wyoming Game & Fish has been monitoring for the presence of white-nose syndrome since the bat was classified as threatened. To do this, Game & Fish, along with other agencies, swab the bats annually for early detection of the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which...
