The Forest Service eased the restrictions because of the reduction in human-caused risk, increased fuel moisture, and favorable long-term fire weather forecasts.
Matthew Elliott's sister says in a Facebook post that Elliott went out hunting around 6:30 a.m. Friday and did not return. But he has now been found safe.
The U.S. Forest Service has announced that Laramie Peak Trail will be periodically closed over the next two weeks as the Wyoming State Trail Crew does some necessary safety upgrades and trail maintenance.