Lusk, WY information needed (Casper, Douglas: mineral rights, to rent, to buy) - City-Data Forum

igloo · 08-01-2008, 04:42 PM

Looking at ranch property about 8 miles northeast of Lusk. Would appreciate any current information on the area from anyone who may be familiar with any water problems, friendliness of the locals, wind problems, snow problems, etc. I know Wyoming is known for windy conditions in most of the state and the occasional times of being snowbound for a couple of days in some parts depending on snow storm severity. Thanks in advance for information.

sixofone · 08-02-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by igloo

Looking at ranch property about 8 miles northeast of Lusk. Would appreciate any current information on the area from anyone who may be familiar with any water problems, friendliness of the locals, wind problems, snow problems, etc. I know Wyoming is known for windy conditions in most of the state and the occasional times of being snowbound for a couple of days in some parts depending on snow storm severity. Thanks in advance for information.

Lusk is very small, and if you're living 8 miles NE of town, you won't have many problems with the neighbors

Weather, is generally windy and poor. Theres something about the terrain and the prevailing winds that seems to channel a lot of snow there. As for the water. I know that the drinking water in town is pretty bad, but you'll have to test the water on your own property. While we're on the subject, you need to THOROUGHLY acquaint yourself with Wyoming's mineral and water laws, as there may be many things on "your" ranch that don't belong to you. Many newcomers find this out the hard way.

The town itself has few amenities-- a single small grocery, a hardware store, two gas stations, a convenience store, and a few restaurants and bars-- generally enough for immediate needs, but you'll be going to Douglas or Casper for much of your shopping and entertainment.

The major employers are the local government (Lusk is the county seat) and the Wyoming Womens' prison, which hires a goodly number of out-of-staters (but most of them quit almost immediately and move away). Often the men like Lusk, but their wives object to the lack of shopping.

The other newcomers are black bears, several of which have been sighted in town after being gone for many decades. Some of the locals speculate that the re-introduction of wolves into the western part of the state has caused competitive pressures that are forcing bears into new areas.

The townspeople are not unfriendly, but some of them are a bit clannish, so you will have to earn their trust and friendship. Joining a church or fraternal group usually helps.

There is some good news-- the town may be entering a boom cycle for oil, methane and uranium extraction, so there may be a lot of other new folks coming to town. I've heard the a local rancher who is descended from the original pioneers (and thus actually has mineral rights on his own property) is selling out for many millions of $$.

Best food in town (IMO) is the Outpost truck stop on the southern edge of town.

Good luck, and welcome to Wyoming.

jehu · 08-05-2008, 11:05 AM

What is the hunting like in the Lusk area?

sixofone · 08-05-2008, 03:08 PM

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What is the hunting like in the Lusk area?

Excellent!!

jehu · 08-05-2008, 11:55 PM

I am in Lusk right now. Just passing through. Windy, but I like it.

nmcbride7 · 09-14-2008, 04:25 PM

Whatever happened to the effort to resurrect the Lusk hospital and get it operational again? I interviewed there once for the CEO position and have never forgotten the kind hospitality of the people or the potential for a good working community acute care hospital of a critical access nature. Thanks for any update.

sixofone · 09-14-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nmcbride7

Whatever happened to the effort to resurrect the Lusk hospital and get it operational again? I interviewed there once for the CEO position and have never forgotten the kind hospitality of the people or the potential for a good working community acute care hospital of a critical access nature. Thanks for any update.

I don't know the details, but they are resurrecting medical service, with 1 MD on hand and reportedly 2 more on the way. They are looking for additional medical professionals, according to wyomingatwork.

KatCooper · 02-09-2009, 04:17 PM

My husband and I (both NPs) will be traveling to Lusk from MS in March for an interview with the hospital. We have a 9 year old son, who will be coming with us to check out the schools. Looks like there is no place to rent, so we are going to buy something. So we will be checking out places to live as well. We already live in a really small town pop 454. We love hunting and fishing. Are there easily accessible areas for the public to hunt? We hunt on our prop here in MS, so have never really had to deal with finding places to hunt. I am really looking forward to visiting Lusk and really hope we get to move!!

jdavid93225 · 02-09-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KatCooper

My husband and I (both NPs) will be traveling to Lusk from MS in March for an interview with the hospital. We have a 9 year old son, who will be coming with us to check out the schools. Looks like there is no place to rent, so we are going to buy something. So we will be checking out places to live as well. We already live in a really small town pop 454. We love hunting and fishing. Are there easily accessible areas for the public to hunt? We hunt on our prop here in MS, so have never really had to deal with finding places to hunt. I am really looking forward to visiting Lusk and really hope we get to move!!

You're in luck in that the Thunder Basin National Grassland covers a lot of area not far from Lusk, and provides opportunities for hunting. The National Forests in the area will also provide plenty of hunting opportunities.

Here's some info from the USFS about the area:
USDA Forest Service, Medicine Bow & Routt National Forests, Thunder Basin National Grassland - Home

alan becker · 10-26-2009, 08:21 AM

well i fell in love with the town when i was there in 08. i will be moving there when i get out of the army. i have 70 acr's. 30 miles north of town. i hope for a lot of snow and good hunting when i get there. the people are the best. i called from augusta ga. last year to the hardware store and asked them about the weather. the lady whent out side and gave me a greate weather report. the town rolls up about 9 or 10 at night when i was there and the silver daller bar had the best steaks in town. cant wate to get out there and live in the heart of gods country.