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Wyoming Elk Hunters Find Unmatched Success in 2012

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:59:51 +0000

Officials characterize 2012 as a year of never-before-seen success for elk hunters in the state of Wyoming.

Wyoming Game and Fish officials say the 2012 elk harvest was the largest and most successful in Wyoming history

Game and Fish Seek Help On Another Casper Area Poach

Karen Snyder — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:41:48 +0000

Another deer carcass was found west of Casper last week, and while they don't know if its related, officials at the Wyoming Game Fish Department say it mirrors a poaching event that occurred in September where a deer was killed and abandoned

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Five Pronghorn Poached, Game And Fish Seek Info

Karen Snyder — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:51:20 +0000

Another poaching incident northwest of Casper has Wyoming Game and Fish asking for help.

"Last week we had five pronghorn buck that were shot and abandoned. This was out near 33 mile road. These were four yearling bucks and one mature buck

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Elk Poached In Converse County, Info Sought, Reward Offered

Karen Snyder — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:52:11 +0000

A poached bull elk was found shot out-of-season earlier this week at the Echo Mountain Ranch south of Glenrock and area game officials would like help solving the crime.

" This elk had been killed by a rifle

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Measure Right Or Pay The Price, Game And Fish Warn Glendo Walleye Fishermen

Karen Snyder — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:30:17 +0000

Measure your walleye correctly or face a possible fine.

That's a message going out to any one fishing on Glendo reservoir from the Casper Area Game and Fish Offices.

"This is specific to Glendo, where, in 2010, a length limit went into place on walleye so any walleye under 15 inches have to be returned to the water

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Reward Offered For Info Behind Illegal Fish Stocking

Karen Snyder — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:05:55 +0000

A nine-inch perch was caught at Alcova near Black Beach recently. The angler from Iowa showed it to a friend, who knew it didn't belong in the reservoir and contacted the Casper Game and Fish offices.

"Really what we're seeing here is yet another case of people moving fish illegally from one place to another and that's why were offering up to $5000 dollars for any information leading to the arrest of the individual."

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State Game And Fish Closes Portion Of Road [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:59:36 +0000

High water along the North Platte River has prompted the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to close a small stretch of Lusby Access area roadway to vehicle traffic.

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Bear In Casper Gets Quick Relocation

Karen Snyder — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:20:40 +0000

A black bear wandered into the southeast edge of Casper Friday morning.

"Early this morning-- approximately 5:30 -- our Game Wardens trapped a black bear in the south east edge of town. The bear at that time was just resting in a backyard. It was removed as a precaution to prevent any human conflicts."

Robin Kepple from the Casper Area Game and Fish offices says the seven-year-old bear was unharmed and will be released back into the wild.

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Mud Bogging Ends In Fines For Glenrock Men [AUDIO]

Karen Snyder — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:41:04 +0000

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department say three Glenrock men and a juvenile have been fined $750 each and ordered to pay $40 in court costs for being off road on State lands.

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Casper's Deer Target Of G&F Proposal

Karen Snyder — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:08:00 +0000

An excess of mule deer in the city of Casper and south to the mountain may be addressed with changes to a long closed deer hunt area.

The Casper Game and Fish Department wants to discuss that possibility with the public later next month.

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Bear, Lion, And Wolf Wise Living, Workshop Thursday

Karen Snyder — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:50:34 +0000

Do you know how to react in an encounter with a Bear, Lion or Wolf? Knowing what to do could save your life. Brush up on safety tips from wildlife experts Thursday evening at the Nordic Ski Lodge on Casper Mountain.

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Hunt Season-Set Meetings Start Next Week

Karen Snyder — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:01:37 +0000

Hunting season dates and catch limit fluctuations mirror various yearly changes including the weather. This winter's heavy snows have meant high mortality for some big game in parts of the state.

Robin Kepple, for the Casper Game and Fish Field offices, says the annual season-setting meetings are coming up next week and the public are encouraged to participate in the process.

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Fish Are Biting

Karen Snyder — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:27:23 +0000

If you want to catch walleye head to Alcova and for trout its Pathfinder. That's the word from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department as the ice thickens and fishermen head out.

Robin Kepple, at the G&F Casper Field Office, says they're encouraging anglers to try Alcova for Walleye.

"The proportion of trophy fish in Alcova is much higher than any other walleye water in the state. In fact, 20 percent of the fish in Alcova are 25 inches or longer. These are some nice big walleye.

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Trash Service For The Mountain?

Karen Snyder — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:58:27 +0000

A Casper Mountain resident is pitching an idea that he says might help reduce bear-human conflicts on the mountain. County resident, Paul Roberts, wants to offer a trash removal service for Casper Mountain and he met with Natrona County Commissioners this week to talk about his idea.

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