NE Wyoming fires

[gillettehunter]

If you plan to hunt deer or pronghorn in NE WY this year I’d suggest checking to make sure you’re hunting area has not burned. Could make for a very unsuccessful hunt. Between Weston, Campbell and Johnson counties around 100 square miles have burned recently.
Also use extreme caution in regards to fires this year. One fire in Johnson county moving into MT was 130,000 acres. There have been documented pronghorn deaths. A good rain would see some green growth coming back in the burns and see some animals moving back into those areas. Unfortunately that really hasn’t happened and we’re running out of time for that to make a difference for hunting season.

Check your area!

Wildfires blacken key sage grouse, pronghorn habitat in northern Wyoming - WyoFile

Biologists see grim consequences of fast-moving fires including burning of ‘best of the best’ area for imperiled bird. But there could be some benefits for other wildlife.

wyofile.com

This picture was taken on I-90 between Buffalo and Gillette.

 

[Neophyte]

For the short term that sucks.
In the long run it will be very good for the ground and animals. Looking at the long view I have to say, Burn Baby Burn!!!

 

[gillettehunter]

Excuse my math.... 1000 sq miles. Might read the above attached article about the sagebrush loss and invasive grasses.......
Bruce

 

[Neophyte]

Excuse my math.... 1000 sq miles. Might read the above attached article about the sagebrush loss and invasive grasses.......
Bruce

If managed properly, something no federal government agency can do, it’s still a benefit in the long term.

 

[Firebird]

This information is valid in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and other states. Check your unit or you could be in for tough sledding

 

[Moe324]

If you plan to hunt deer or pronghorn in NE WY this year I’d suggest checking to make sure you’re hunting area has not burned. Could make for a very unsuccessful hunt. Between Weston, Campbell and Johnson counties around 100 square miles have burned recently.
Also use extreme caution in regards to fires this year. One fire in Johnson county moving into MT was 130,000 acres. There have been documented pronghorn deaths. A good rain would see some green growth coming back in the burns and see some animals moving back into those areas. Unfortunately that really hasn’t happened and we’re running out of time for that to make a difference for hunting season.

Check your area!

Wildfires blacken key sage grouse, pronghorn habitat in northern Wyoming - WyoFile

Biologists see grim consequences of fast-moving fires including burning of ‘best of the best’ area for imperiled bird. But there could be some benefits for other wildlife.

wyofile.com

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This picture was taken on I-90 between Buffalo and Gillette.

Sad to see. My sister grew up in Gillette, have family in Rozet. Those animals can't catch a break between fires and winter kills.