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Monday, May 4, 2026 · Casper
Wyoming Governor Signs Bills to Claim More Control Over Federal Minerals
Gov. Mark Gordon has signed two key resolutions pushing back against federal dominance over Wyoming's mineral riches. The measures demand a bigger state cut of royalties from coal, oil and gas on federal lands and authority to manage leasing. As energy revenues fuel schools and roads, lawmakers aim to shield the Cowboy State's economy from D.C. overreach.
Gordon's EO Shields Wyoming's Yellowstone Habitats from Mining Rush
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed Executive Order 2025-04 to ramp up active forest management, protecting Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem habitats from mining threats. The move balances resource extraction with wildlife recovery amid grizzly delisting pushes. Environmentalists hail it as a critical safeguard for sage grouse and bears.
Monday, May 4, 2026
Wyoming Game and Fish Boosts Wolf Hunting Quotas in Yellowstone Area
Despite concerns over declining wolf numbers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has approved higher wolf hunting quotas for fall 2025. The move, based on local population data, raises the mortality limit from 38 to 44 wolves in key management zones. This decision bucks worries from conservationists about the iconic predator's future.
Monday, May 4, 2026