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Recent wildfire impacting habitat area

CODY — A recent wildfire on Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area (WHMA) east of Lovell burned approximately 863 acres of cottonwood riparian habitat and wetlands along the Bighorn River and will affect wildlife habitat and future hunting opportunity.

Cody Region Habitat and Access Supervisor Brad Sorensen said the loss of critical spring nesting cover could impact wildlife populations and l...