Wyoming Game & Fish Department Press Releases

• Published on November 18, 2020 - 23:55 GMT

  Game and Fish seeks comments on draft Biological Risk and Opportunity Assessment for designated Platte Valley Mule Deer Migration ...

  The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released the Platte Valley Mule Deer Migration Corridor Draft Biological Risk and Opportunity Assessment.  11/17/2020 10:50:54 PM Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released the Platte Valley Mule …

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• Published on November 17, 2020 - 23:52 GMT

  

  Wildlife/vehicle collisions near Dubois are subject of Dec. 8 virtual public meeting

  Lander - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) invite interested citizens to attend a virtual meeting to discuss possible solutions to wildlife/vehicle collisions along U.S. 26/287 outside of Dubois. The …

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• Published on November 16, 2020 - 20:06 GMT

  Reminder: Game and Fish holding virtual meetings on elk feedgrounds

  The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in the development of a long-term feedgrounds management plan. 11/16/2020 5:35:49 PM Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in the …

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• Published on November 16, 2020 - 17:54 GMT

  Help stop poaching in Wyoming by reporting tips

  Often, these citizen reports open an investigation or solve a case. 11/16/2020 5:27:21 PM Cheyenne - There’s one important tool that helps solve poaching crimes in Wyoming: your eyes. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department relies on tips from the public …

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• Published on November 16, 2020 - 17:54 GMT

  Game and Fish Commission meeting moves online

  No in-person attendance 11/13/2020 7:20:26 PM Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s Nov. 17-18 meeting will be held online only. There will be no in-person meeting option. All presentations and attendance will be via ZOOM video conferencing. …

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• Published on November 16, 2020 - 17:54 GMT

  Wyoming Wildlife photo contest deadline soon

  Submissions close at midnight Nov. 23 and must be entered online. 11/16/2020 5:31:28 PM Cheyenne - Photographers have less than two weeks to submit their best shots to the 2020 Wyoming Wildlife magazine annual photo contest. Submissions close at midnight …

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• Published on November 13, 2020 - 21:04 GMT

  CWD found in northeast Wyoming elk hunt area

  Game and Fish continues to notify hunters of new areas where CWD is found 11/12/2020 7:15:58 PM Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed a new hunt area where an elk has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).  CWD was …

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• Published on November 12, 2020 - 21:59 GMT

  

  Do you want details for pheasant releases in the Ocean Lake area?

  Lander - Pheasant season has begun and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department raises and releases pheasants at many locations around the State. If you are interested in keeping up with the releases for the Ocean Lake and Sand Mesa Wildlife Habitat Management …

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• Published on November 11, 2020 - 18:16 GMT

  Hunters: Submit your harvest survey

  Elk, deer and antelope respondents can win great prizes 11/9/2020 5:39:42 PM Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to know how your Wyoming hunt went this year.  Many hunters have received, or will begin to receive, a harvest survey via e- …

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• Published on November 9, 2020 - 18:04 GMT

  

  Game & Fish and Volunteers Modify Fence

  Mark Gocke, Public Information Specialist, 307-249-5811 November 06, 2020 Sign Up up for our newsletter Making Fences Wildlife-friendly! Pinedale - Pinedale Habitat Biologist Troy Fieseler and Habitat & Access Coordinator Kyle Berg teamed up with …

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• Published on November 9, 2020 - 18:04 GMT

  Game and Fish begins Elk Feedgrounds Public Collaborative Process

  Virtual meetings set for December 11/9/2020 5:35:39 PM Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has become increasingly concerned about the spread of wildlife diseases in Wyoming, the implications chronic wasting disease (CWD) and other issues may …

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• Published on November 6, 2020 - 20:41 GMT

  

  “Pup”ulation Control Contest back at Flaming Gorge

  Green River - Just when anglers thought fishing on Flaming Gorge Reservoir was enticing enough on its own, Buckboard Marina is once again hosting the ‘Pup’ulation Control Contest for lake trout.    Anglers will be able to participate in this contest now …

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• Published on November 6, 2020 - 18:26 GMT

  

  Boat dock removal underway for winter

  Laramie - The Laramie Region Habitat and Access crew has started removing boat docks for the winter months. Docks have been pulled from the Laramie Plains Lakes and will be removed from lakes in Platte County later this week. Boat docks are removed from …

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• Published on November 4, 2020 - 01:25 GMT

  

  Information sought on abandoned white-tailed buck north of Garland

  Dillon Herman 307-899-1266 November 03, 2020 Sign Up up for our newsletter Cody - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information on a buck white-tailed deer that was left to waste north of Garland.   After receiving a report from a concerned …

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• Published on November 3, 2020 - 18:17 GMT

  Game and Fish Commission to meet in Buffalo

  Online attendance option available 11/2/2020 9:53:24 PM Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s next meeting is Nov. 17-18 in Buffalo. The public is invited to attend in person or via ZOOM video conferencing and will have a chance to comment on …

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• Published on November 2, 2020 - 22:25 GMT

  

  WGFD Seeks Information on Moose and Elk Poaching Incidents

  Mark Gocke, Public Information Specialist, 307-249-5811 November 02, 2020 Sign Up up for our newsletter Jackson - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking any information regarding two separate poaching incidents recently. The first was a cow moose …

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• Published on November 2, 2020 - 22:25 GMT

  Game and Fish art contest to feature the pronghorn

  Rulebook available now; submissions open Jan. 2 11/2/2020 9:15:31 PM Cheyenne -  Submissions open soon for the 2022 Wyoming Game and Fish Department Collectible Conservation Stamp art contest. The subject of the 38th annual contest is the pronghorn, and …

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• Published on November 2, 2020 - 17:21 GMT

  

  Mullen fire closure amended

  Laramie - The U.S. Forest Service has updated the closure surrounding the Mullen Fire. Hunters now have some additional opportunities as more areas are now open for recreational use. Please refer to the following website for updated information (https:// …

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• Published on October 30, 2020 - 16:58 GMT

  

  Moose rescues

  Sheridan - On Oct. 10 while on patrol, Sheridan Game Warden Ryan Kenneda encountered a cow moose stuck in a fence on state land between Murphy Gulch and Interstate 90. It had unsuccessfully attempted to cross the fence and had three legs entangled. Kenneda …

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• Published on October 29, 2020 - 16:40 GMT

  

  2020 Sheridan Region AIS season update

  Sheridan - The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program in northeast Wyoming inspected a record number of watercraft during the 2020 season.  Aquatic invasive species are plant or animal species that can cause substantial harm to ecosystems, municipal water …

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