Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
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Rock climbing routes on the east and northeast faces of Devils Tower summit will be temporarily closed effective immediately to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. The closure is implemented annually to provide the falcons with an undisturbed nesting location during this critical courtship and nest-selection period. The presence of climbers near falcon nests can be distressing to parent birds and disturbance from climbing activities may force falcons to abandon eggs or chicks. The closure is also implemented to protect climbers, as...
Enjoy a day of lakeside recreation at Keyhole Reservoir next weekend as part of the statewide celebration of Free Fishing Day. Wyoming Game & Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week each year as a day on which anyone can fish for free in Wyoming, without the need for a fishing license. The only exceptions to this offer are the Wind River Reservation and Yellowstone National Park. Numerous events have been planned across the state to help you make the most of the opportunity. For local anglers, Wyoming State...
Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by "Rigging for Rescue" out of Ouray, CO. The one-week seminar included detailed instruction on high-angle rescue systems and how to use technical equipment for practical use. This training included the fundamentals of rope rescue. Throughout the training, they dedicated many hours to rescue scenarios. They used hundreds of meters of rope and a guiding line aerial ropeway...
Start the summer off right at Keyhole State Park this Memorial Day Weekend! There will be many family-friendly activities about pollinators in a come and go as you like environment. This Kick-Off to Summer event takes place May 27 and 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Tatanka Group Shelter, and it is included in the Daily Use fee. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, please contact Linley Mayer at [email protected] or 307-752-1429....
The annual Old West Invitational Turkey shoot sponsored by the Greater Hulett Community Center was held May 4-6. This year, 80 hunters participated in the one-shot turkey shoot. Special guests this year were Wayne Hubbard, who is the host and producer of Urban American Outdoors; Candice Price, CEO and owner of Urban American Productions; and veterans Joe Bogart Veteran, Dwight Null, Burt Corley, Shawn Moore, Mike Woodcock and Bill Motely. Other special guests were Brian Nesvik, Governor Mark...
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 0 0 0.2 1.6 0 Blind Park Snotel 6870 4 2 0.3 0.6 667 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 10 3.6 1 3.8 360 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 1 1.3 0.3 2.9 433 Reuter Canyon 6280 3.2 1.2 2.7 1.9 44 Submitted by Sherry Burr, NRCS...
Crook County’s Mike Frey has been named the 2023 Tree Farmer of the Year by Wyoming State Forestry. Frey has been the owner of the Moskee Land Corp property for close to twenty years now. Owning timbered ground comes with its own set of challenges, as he has learned throughout his ownership. His management tasks have spread from monitoring the timber harvests to thinning out the dog hair stands and everything in between. These in-between tasks included battling beetle infestations, reducing the fine and medium fuel loads, creating water s...
Simple personal actions can help residents escape some potentially serious insect-spread diseases linked with warmer weather and outdoor activities, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH, said avoiding mosquitos and ticks is the basic strategy and remains important. “Wyoming’s reported case numbers from the diseases these insects can cause are typically low, but we consistently see activity each year. And, unfortunately, the results can sometimes be severe,” Tillman said. West Nile virus...
The threat of an introduction of invasive aquatic species into LAK Reservoir near Newcastle is resulting in changes to recreational access at the site. As of April 1, 2023, motorized watercraft (including watercraft with electric motors) are not allowed on LAK Reservoir. Non-motorized watercraft that are hand-launched will still be allowed. In addition to these watercraft, the reservoir will remain open to anglers for shore and ice fishing. “Due to the discovery of invasive zebra mussels in Pactola Reservoir in South Dakota’s Black Hills in...
Hal Bowles recently received a jacket from Wyoming Game and Fish for 500 hours of volunteer service for teaching hunters' safety. The jacket was presented by Game Warden Nate Holst....
The Black Hills region appears to have escaped the more severe levels of wildlife mortality that have affected much of Wyoming this winter. The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has announced that active monitoring of the big game across the state has shown increased mortality due to the increased snowfall and extreme temperatures over the last few months. “Wyoming is used to tough winters, but it has been a while since we have had a winter where severe conditions were so widespread across the state,” said Doug Brimeyer, Wyoming Game and Fish Dep...
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 14.5 4.8 1.1 0 436 Blind Park Snotel 6870 31 8.7 7 1 124 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 28 8.1 5.2 2.6 156 Ditch Creek 6880 29.1 6 3.6 1 167 Little Bear Run 6240 25.8 5.2 2.5 0 208 Mallo 6420 35.3 9.5 5.9 0.6 161 Mount Tom 5560 24 5.8 2.9 0 200 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 27 7.6 6.6 4.2 115 Reuter Canyon 6280 34.3 10.1 7 1.1 144 Upper Spearfish 6500 32.5 9.8 5.8 1.1 1...
The northern long-eared bat is now officially listed as “endangered”. The implementation of this upgrade to the bat’s status was originally set to take place on January 30. However, this was delayed until the end of March to address concerns over the impact that the listing might have on infrastructure projects across the bat’s territory. The delay, according to an announcement from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) in the Federal Register, “Is necessary for the Service to finalize conservation tools and guidance documents to avoid con...
The public works department has spent many hours plowing snow and hauling it off. It has been several years since Hulett has seen the amount of snow that has been measured this year. With all the snow comes the problem of where to go with it. Many residents have been gracious enough to allow Public Works to put snow on their property, which is a tremendous help to the town. Once the snow is piled, the town will then haul it out to either the recreation grounds or to their property north of...
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30 Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current Percent of 30 Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 17.2 4.8 2.1 1 229 Blind Park Snotel 6870 34 7.5 6.6 4 114 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 33 7.4 4.7 3.7 157 Ditch Creek 6880 21.5 3.8 3.5 2.4 109 Little Bear Run 6240 21.6 4 3.6 2.1 111 Mallo 6420 33.4 6.1 6.5 3.3 94 Mount Tom 5560 25.4 4.9 4.3 2 114 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 30 6.5 5.8 4.7 112 Reuter Canyon 6280 36.8 9.1 8.2 3.6 111 Upper Spearfish 6500 30.6 8.4 6...
Dangerously cold wind chills hit Torrington Wednesday night and Thursday morning. This weather was cold enough to freeze a bubble before it popped. Beautiful and unique crystals could be seen forming as the bubble froze....
The snow may be coming down more often than it has over recent years, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is not predicting it will cause flooding when the spring arrives. According to the outlook for the Rapid City Hydrologic Service Area, the severe drought conditions that led into winter – along with lower streamflows and minimal frost – have reduced the chance for spring floods, despite the abundance of the snowpack. At this time, there is below average potential for flooding in northeastern Wyoming. The NWS predicts less than a 5% chanc...
Site Name Elevation (ft.) Current Snow Depth (in.) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in.) 30-Year Median SWE Last Year’s SWE Current % of 30-Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 14.1 3.4 1.8 0.4 189 Blind Park Snotel 6870 24 5.3 4.7 2.6 113 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 21 4.5 3.2 2 141 Ditch Creek 6880 16.1 2.9 2.4 1.4 121 Little Bear Run 6240 17.5 3.3 2.7 1.3 122 Mallo 6420 26.9 5.9 4.7 1.8 126 Mount Tom 5560 23 4.4 3.3 1.5 133 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 21 4.6 4.7 3 98 Reuter Canyon 6280 29.2 7.3 6 2.9 122 Upper Spearfish 6500 24 5.4 4 1.8 1...
As a new year begins, the county commissioners have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that Crook County’s interests are represented in the updated management plans under development by the U.S. Forest Service for the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF) and, separately, by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for lands in northeast Wyoming. Forest Plan The BHNF management plan has caused considerable concern over recent months after many – including the commissioners – felt that the draft assessments being used to develop the update were...
Due to an impending winter storm, staff began closing seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National Forest, Mon., Dec. 12, ahead of the regularly scheduled Dec. 15 date. Gates are closed to provide a seasonal refuge for wildlife, protect road and trail surfaces and other resources, and provide for public safety as some of the roads are converted into part of the snowmobile trail system. Seasonally closed roads and trails are identified on the current Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Black... Full story
When Cindi and Brandon Baudhuin asked for help to create a unique hunting experience for a 13-year-old boy who is battling a form of bone and soft tissue cancer, a group of local outdoorsmen did not hesitate to answer the call. As it turned out, fate was also listening in. Thanks to a series of coincidences, the passionate young hunter was able to take his first lion right here in Crook County. Oconto River Kids The Baudhuins volunteer with Oconto River Kids, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit with...
Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by "Rigging for Rescue" out of Ouray, CO. The two-week seminar included detailed instruction on high-angle rescue systems and how to use technical equipment for practical use. The first week was fundamentals of rope rescue, followed by self-rescue and small teams response during the second week. Throughout the training, they dedicated many hours to rescue scenarios. These pract...
On a beautiful, sunny afternoon, Sunday, September 28, 2022, the Devils Tower Natural History Association (DTNHA) hosted the annual Old Settlers' Picnic at the Devils Tower campground. The Oshoto Community Church conducted a worship service after which picnickers enjoyed music provided by Jim Traversie's band, Badger Horse, while they ate their lunches and later had cupcakes, cider and coffee provided by the association. After guests had finished their picnics, emcee Sandra Mooney, DTNHA...
This is the time of year to celebrate old and new traditions with family and friends, like venturing into your favorite national forest to harvest your own Christmas tree. Black Hills National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase either online at Recreation.gov, from your local Forest Service office or from private vendors throughout the Black Hills. To purchase a permit online, visit Recreation.gov and search for Black Hills National Forest Christmas Tree Permit. It is important to carefully read the overview and...
Crook County Natural Resource District has teamed up with Keyhole State Park to purchase and install signage that will educate the public about the dangers of harmful cyanotoxins caused by cyanobacteria algae blooms. The signs were delivered to the park's superintendent, Greg Deveraux, last week – a timely moment to install them, as it turns out, because the bloom advisory changed to a toxin advisory on October 27. According to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, advisories are i...
