Forest Service

Happy Jack and Medicine Bow Fees are set to increase.

The USDA Forest Service offers six fee‐free days throughout the year to encourage Americans to explore the outdoors and visit their public lands.

Gusty winds caused the fire to grow. National Forest Service officials say that fire managers expect more growth Wednesday.

Both states offer help to hunters in identifying black bears and grizzly bears.

Gathering data from the grizzly and black bears is part of a long-term research and monitoring effort.

The Forest Service said that as of 9 p.m. Sunday, the fire was roughly estimated at 100 acres and there is no containment. On Sunday, efforts were focused on evacuation, public safety and fire assessment.

The new center’s location at the airport allows for greater coordination with the Casper Single Engine Air Tanker base.

The jobs include a variety of duties, including firefighting, wildlife, recreation, forestry and administrative support.

But the government did impose restrictions on land use.

The Laramie Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn for the west side of Bald Mountain in the Snowy Range, near Centennial, in order to improve rangeland conditions for big-game winter habitat.