Issues

Wyoming ranchers now receive reimbursement
Wyoming ranchers now receive reimbursement
Wyoming has a unique law whereby private landowners are reimbursed, supposedly for feed eaten, for antelope harvested on their lands.
Feb. 27, 1970
Wyoming ranchers claim competition
Wyoming ranchers claim competition
The Wyoming Stockgrowers and the Wyoming Woolgrowers Association recently met to talk about the possibility of asking the state to reimburse ranchers for increases in wild game on their ranches.
Feb. 20, 1970
Nixon moves on pollution front
Nixon moves on pollution front
In a fast-moving series of events, President Richard Nixon ordered all federal installations to meet air and water pollution standards within three years, signed an executive order to fund clean-up of pollution on military bases, and more.
Feb. 13, 1970
More money for Yellowstone Park
More money for Yellowstone Park
President Nixon has recommended to Congress that it appropriate more than $8.4 million for construction in Yellowstone National Park during the next fiscal year.
Feb. 6, 1970
Hells Canyon still threatened
Hells Canyon still threatened
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate to create a national park, national river and wilderness area complex along the Middle Snake River between Idaho and Oregon, an area known as Hells Canyon.
Jan. 30, 1970
Trail meetings spark controversy
Trail meetings spark controversy
Paul Petzoldt, whose National Outdoor Leadership School was recently featured on a national television special, declared that the idea of a Continental Divide National Recreation Trail was "silly" and not practical.
Jan. 23, 1970
1970: Grizzly hunting protested by Wyoming sportsmen
1970: Grizzly hunting protested by Wyoming sportsmen
The strongest opposition to the recently announced grizzly bear hunting season has come from the Natrona Sportsman's Association in Casper, Wyoming.
Jan. 16, 1970
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