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Wyoming

BLM Seeks Initial Input for March 2027 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Wyoming

BLM today opened a 30-day public scoping period on 328 oil and gas parcels totaling 427,701 acres that may be included in a March 2027 lease sale in Wyoming. The scoping period ends September 10, 2026.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO

BLM Approves Plan Addressing Overpopulation in Red Desert Complex Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a plan to address significant wild horse overpopulation and protect rangeland health within the Red Desert Complex Herd Management Area.
High Desert DO

BLM Closes Muddy Creek Road in Southwest Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office has closed Muddy Creek Road, about 15 miles southwest of La Barge, Wyoming, for public safety effective immediately.
Wyoming

BLM Seeks Input for January 2027 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Wyoming

The BLM today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive input on seven existing oil and gas leases—totaling 2,508 acres—that may be included in a January 2027 lease sale in Wyoming.
Wyoming, High Plains DO, Newcastle FO

BLM Proposes Resource Management Plans for Northeast Wyoming, Nebraska

The Bureau of Land Management is proposing plans to guide resource management on public lands in northeast Wyoming and throughout Nebraska.
Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Reopens Rim Campground near Casper

The Bureau of Land Management has reopened Rim Campground in Natrona County effective July 16, 2026. 
Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Temporarily Closes Rim Campground near Casper

The Bureau of Land Management has closed Rim Campground in Natrona County effective July 15, 2026, until further notice. The closure is a precautionary measure for public safety due to increased bear activity.
Wyoming

BLM Announces September 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for September 15, 2026.
Wyoming

BLM Seeks Input for December 2026 Sale of Oil And Gas Leases in Wyoming

BLM today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 284 oil and gas parcels totaling 378,305 acres in Wyoming in a December 2026 sale. The comment period ends Aug. 5, 2026. 
Wyoming

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Wyoming Generates Over $34 Million in Revenue

The Bureau of Land Management leased 102 parcels totaling approximately 114,439 acres in Wyoming for $34,706,638 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
Wyoming, High Plains DO, Casper FO

BLM approves Black Hills Bentonite Mine in Natrona County, Wyoming

BLM Casper Field Office today announced its approval of the Black Hills Bentonite Mine Project in Natrona County. The development of this project aligns with President Trump’s Executive Order to Unleash American Energy.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

BLM reminds public lands visitors to be Bear Aware as spring and summer bear activity increases

The Bureau of Land Management is reminding visitors to take extra precautions in bear country after recent bear incidents in several national parks.
Wyoming

BLM seeks input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 276 oil and gas parcels totaling 357,337 acres in Wyoming in a September 2026 sale.
Wyoming

BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 274 oil and gas parcels totaling 363,618 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Wyoming
Wyoming

BLM announces June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 2, 2026, to offer 108 oil and gas parcels totaling 119,595 acres in Wyoming. 
Wyoming

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming generates nearly $14.5 Million in revenue 

The Bureau of Land Management leased 52 parcels totaling 69,134.42 acres in Wyoming for $14,487,360.60 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Interior launches materials access program to expand access to public lands for the benefit of the American people

The changes support the Trump administration’s priority of lowering costs for families and small businesses by improving access to basic materials and reducing regulatory burdens.
Wyoming

BLM seeks initial input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

BLM opens a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on oil and gas parcels that may be included in a September 2026 lease sale in Wyoming. The comment period ends Feb. 20, 2026.
National Office, California, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming

BLM finalizes updated Sage-Grouse plans that expand energy access and support western communities

The BLM announced updated plans that enhance conservation of Greater sage-grouse habitat while balancing access to public lands for responsible energy and mineral development across Idaho, Montana and the Dakotas, Nevada, California, Utah and Wyoming.
Wyoming

BLM seeks input for June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 112 oil and gas parcels totaling 120,927 acres in Wyoming in a June 2026 sale.
Wyoming

BLM announces March 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for March 3, 2026, to offer 68 oil and gas parcels totaling 94,465 acres in Wyoming.
Wyoming

BLM announces additional December 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

To meet requirements of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Bureau of Land Management will hold an oil and gas lease sale on Dec. 30, 2025, offering 34 parcels totaling 26,050 acres in Wyoming.
Wyoming

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming generates nearly $17.5 million in revenue

The Bureau of Land Management leased 86 parcels totaling 79,169 acres in Wyoming for $17,495,907 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are located. 
Wyoming

BLM seeks additional input for resource management plan in southwestern Wyoming

Scoping period extended 45 days and public meeting scheduled for Dec. 3. The BLM will accept comments until Dec. 18, 2025.
Montana-Dakotas, Wyoming

BLM seeks initial input for June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

The preliminary parcel list includes 227 parcels covering 250,930.64 acres in Wyoming.