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Game Department Warns Against Feeding Mule Deer

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:21:41 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department warns that wildlife losses may be high in parts of the state this winter because of severe drought.

The department is reminding the public not to feed mule deer

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Another Buck Mule Deer Poached, Officials Seek Info

Karen Snyder — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:45:16 +0000

A mule deer poaching, this time in Converse county north of Rolling Hills, is under investigation and wildlife officials are asking for information.

Robin Kepple, spokesperson for the Casper Game and Fish offices says the animal was shot with a small calibre rifle and found dead off of 55 Ranch Road in Hunt Area 22

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Virus Infection Hitting Black Hills White Tail Deer

Karen Snyder — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:37:07 +0000

White tailed deer in the Black HIlls are being hit by an insect borne disease that appreciates drought and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants hunters to be aware.

"EHD is Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

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Yearling Black Bear Spotted, Likely Candidate For Relocation

Karen Snyder — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:33:12 +0000

A yearling black bear has been sighted multiple times around the Garden Creek area in recent days.

Robin Kepple for the Casper Game Fish Offices, says they've set a trap and believe the young bear should be a good candidate for relocation, because its not gotten into trouble and doesn't appear to be habituated to people

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Douglas Man Catches Record Quillback Carpsucker

Karen Snyder — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:39:12 +0000

He really wanted to catch a walleye, but on April 22nd, Jeff Kirk, of Douglas reeled in a native fish that set a new state record.

The 14.5 inch long quillback carpsucker was just under 2 lbs with a nearly 10 inch girth

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Warm Trout Habitat May Curb Anglers This Summer

Karen Snyder — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:10:08 +0000

So far weather patterns suggest this may be an uncomfortable year for trout. The last couple springs have been wet and cool with plenty of runoff

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G&F Not Expecting High Winter Mule Deer Deaths

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:28:47 +0000

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Thanks to a fairly mild winter, Wyoming wildlife managers are not expecting significant winter deaths among mule deer herds.

Biologist Dean Clause of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says initial surveys show a fawn mortality rate of about 19 percent this past winter

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Felony Poaching Convictions For Ten Sleep Ranchers

Karen Snyder — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:14:57 +0000

Convictions in a felony poaching case last month will mean substantial fines and likely prison time for ranch owners in the Ten Sleep area.

According to the release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Richard Carter Sr, owner of Big Horn Adventure Outfitters, and his sons, RC and Mark trafficked in trophy elk on the Carter Ranch from 2003 to 2009

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Dan Speas Fish Hatchery Dedication Set for April 27

Karen Snyder — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:04:58 +0000

A newly renovated fish Hatchery, located west of Casper promises to improve fishing for Wyoming anglers. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invite the public to attend the dedication of the Dan Speas Fish Hatchery Friday, April 27

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Golden Eye Reservoir, Live Bait No-Go Zone

Karen Snyder — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:01:12 +0000

A change in fishery management at Golden Eye Reservoir means no more live bait allowed and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department want to get that message out.

"We still have the Winter Ice Fishing Provisions in place there, but we want to avoid additional non-game fish accidentally being introduced and that's why we prohibit live bait fish use at Golden Eye

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Moose Killed By Cars Prompt Renewed Warnings

Associated Press — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:20:32 +0000

Wyoming authorities are stepping up warnings about moose-vehicle collisions along Highway 390 in Teton County after some game wardens had to shoot and kill a suffering mother in front of her calf.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says wardens had to shoot the cow moose Dec

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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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National Wolf Awareness Week In Wyoming

Karen Snyder — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:33:47 +0000

Learning how to howl like a wolf and how to identify wolf tracks are examples of educational events for this week's National Wolf Awareness Week. In Wyoming, the state is on the cusp of finally taking over management of grey wolves

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Grizzly, 2 Cubs Removed from Cody Area By Game and Fish

Associated Press — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:31:24 +0000

CODY (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has trapped and moved a grizzly bear and her two cubs from a ranch near Cody.

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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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Wyoming Seeing More Bears and Bears in New Locations

Brooke Eades — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:32:34 +0000

The bear population in Wyoming is increasing this year and bears are now roaming around some new areas in the state.

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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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Game and Fish Releases Black Bear [PHOTO]

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:04:22 +0000

Our friends over at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department just posted this picture of Game Warden Daniel Beach relocating a problem black bear that he captured near Casper.

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