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Wyoming, High Plains DO, Buffalo FO, Casper FO, Newcastle FO

BLM High Plains District lifts fire resctrictions

Fire restrictions have been lifted for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the Buffalo, Casper and Newcastle field offices.
Wyoming

Christmas tree permits available in Wyoming

Christmas tree permits are available online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov. The cost for a permit is $7.50 to $10 per tree, depending on location.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO

BLM temporarily closes Worland offices during HVAC replacement

While the offices will be closed Dec. 3-16, you may continue to reach staff by phone. Please schedule in-person visits before or after this time period.
Wyoming, High Plains DO, Buffalo FO

BLM to burn slash piles in the Bighorn Mountains

The Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office plans to burn slash piles this fall and winter on BLM-administered public lands in the following areas of western Johnson County.
Wyoming

BLM seeks input on further analysis for June 2022 oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on its supplemental analysis for the Environmental Assessment completed for the June 2022 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming.
Wyoming, Pinedale FO

Major Milestone: Crews Remove Wildcat Canyon Stock Pond Dam, Land Restoration Underway

The Bureau of Land Management WY Pinedale Field Office is proud to announce the successful removal of the Wildcat Canyon Dam, a significant step forward in environmental conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts.
High Desert DO, Rawlins FO

BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) may conduct prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Rawlins Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter.
Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM seeks input on proposed resource management plans for northeast Wyoming, Nebraska

The BLM is seeking public input on two draft plans to update the management of public lands and minerals in Nebraska and northeast Wyoming. This starts a 90-day public comment period.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO

BLM to burn slash piles this fall and winter

Contingent upon fuel moistures and weather, the Cody, Lander and Worland field offices will burn slash piles beginning in mid-November and into April.
Wyoming, Pinedale FO

Pinedale Anticline Project Office sets deadline for 2025 project applications

The Pinedale Anticline Project Office is soliciting project applications for potential 2025 funding. Project application information and materials can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/77515/510.
National Office, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Interior Department proposes strengthened protections for greater sage-grouse habitat

The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Land Management has published proposed updates to strengthen conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitat on public lands.
Wyoming, Newcastle FO

BLM investigating vandalism at Old Quarry Trails near Newcastle, offers reward

The Bureau of Land Management is investigating another instance of vandalism at the Old Quarry Trails area located east of Newcastle, Wyo.
Wyoming, Pinedale FO

BLM completes improvements and repairs to Reardon Road

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office has completed maintenance on Reardon Road (BLM road 5401), funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center to temporarily close mid-December for maintenance

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will temporarily close to the public beginning Dec. 16, 2024. The facility is expected to re-open in March 2025.
Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM's Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest Animal Welfare Program review

The BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral, giving the facility an impressive 97% compliance rating.
Wyoming, Pinedale FO

Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board to hold virtual meeting on Nov. 7, 2024

The Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting on Zoom on Nov. 7, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. The Board will review and make decisions regarding the budget and projects.
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Pinedale FO

BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns

There is the potential for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) to conduct prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Pinedale Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO

BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District lifts fire restrictions

With cooler temperatures and increased precipitation, the Cody, Lander and Worland field office areas are no longer under fire restrictions. However, it's still dry out there so please keep wildfire prevention in mind.
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO

BLM Rawlins Field Office featured in “Grazing Management for the Future” film series

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Rawlins Field Office is featured in the newly released "Grazing Management for the Future" six-part film series, presented by the Intermountain West Joint Venture and BLM.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
Wyoming

BLM extends comment period for December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Public Protest period for the 2024 Fourth Quarter Competitive Oil & Gas Lease Sale began on September 16, 2024, and has been extended by 15 days to end on October 31, 2024
Wyoming

BLM urges hunters, recreationists to prevent wildfires this fall

Fire danger remains high on Wyoming public lands.
Wyoming

Adopt a wild horse from the Wheatland Corral in October

Up to 30 untrained wild horses will be available for adoption or sale on Friday, October 18 from the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wyoming.
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rock Springs FO

BLM High Desert District announces decision on Herbicide EA

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) issued a decision on Sept. 26, 2024, based on the finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the Vegetation Management using Herbicides on Public Lands Environmental Assessment (EA).
Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on four oil and gas parcels totaling 2,443 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.