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Wyoming Game & Fish Trapping Wolves And Grizzly Bears

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:04:27 +0000

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has begun trapping wolves and grizzly bears in western Wyoming.

The idea behind the trapping is to help monitor the wolves and bears

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Game and Fish Asks Observers to Not Stress Sage Grouse During Mating Season

Anthony Pollreisz — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:44:33 +0000

It’s an important time for sage grouse in Wyoming.

Each year from March to May, the iconic, chicken-like birds journey to their courtship areas, called “leks,” in an attempt to attract mates

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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

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Game and Fish Works to Educate Youth on Poaching

Associated Press — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:54:08 +0000

Wyoming Game and Fish recently distributed posters in Laramie with graphic images from two poaching incidents accompanied by information about the penalties in each case. Both incidents on the poster involved WyoTech students.

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With Bears Emerging From Hibernation, Game and Fish Urges Caution

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:13:52 +0000

With black bears and grizzly bears emerging from hibernation, officials with Wyoming Game and Fish are reminding residents to exercise caution in bear-populated areas of the state.

Robin Kepple, an information officer with Wyoming Game and Fish, says residents should start thinking about properly storing things which could attract bears and securing potential food sources

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Game and Fish to Introduce New Watercraft Inspection Regulations

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:52:05 +0000

Wyoming Game and Fish will introduce new invasive species regulations for Wyoming watercraft operators in March.

Beth Bear, the Wyoming Game and Fish Aquatic Invasive Species coordinator, says the new regulations apply to all boaters.

"Motorboats, drift boats, kayaks - anything tha

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New Cartridge And Archery Regs For Big Game,Trophy Game And Turkey

Brian Scott — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:16:37 +0000

Regulations recently enacted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission add additional calibers that can be used for big game, trophy game, and wild turkey hunting. The new regulation adds some calibers and ammunition that previously were not legal to hunt these species and simplifies language for other regulations

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Wyoming Game And Fish Holds Meeting For Hunter Input

Brian Scott — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:52:03 +0000

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites hunters to attend a public meeting designed to gather input and to hear hunters’ suggestions on what is working and not working for them in relation to current hunting seasons

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Grey Wolf Hunting Season Close to Ending in Wyoming

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:37:07 +0000

The controversial trophy hunt for grey wolves in northwestern Wyoming is approaching its last month.

Wyoming Game and Fish closed the Fish Creek Wolf Management Unit north of Jackson to hunting on Saturday

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Surveys Show Improved Deer Numbers In The Black Hills

Karen Snyder — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:45:54 +0000

Deer Hunters heading out to the Black Hills can expect better than anticipated numbers of animals this fall.

In a recent survey, Wyoming Game and Fish biologists and wardens counted about 30 percent more white-tailed compared to last year, despite drought and the effects of disease.

"Basically the concerns were based on that we've had a prett

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Wyoming Game and Fish Touts Program for Novice Hunters

Anthony Pollreisz — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:24:38 +0000

With large and small game hunting seasons well underway in many areas of Wyoming, officials with Wyoming Game and Fish are championing what they say is a “try before you buy” option for those thinking about getting into the sport of hunting

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Information Sought In Casper Mountain Deer Poaching

Karen Snyder — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:42:31 +0000

A mule deer poached on the back side of Casper Mountain off of Circle Drive this weekend has Wyoming Game and Fish officials looking for information.

Robin Kepple at the Casper Area offices says the buck deer was shot near where the pavement ends on the south side of the mountain

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Wyo. Game and Fish Discusses Common Hunting Violations

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:57:32 +0000

Hunting season is underway for most small game in Wyoming. Multiple large game seasons are looming as well.

Wyoming Game and Fish is reminding hunters about rules and regulations they say are often overlooked

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Wildfire Benefits Significant For Flora And Fauna

Karen Snyder — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:31:24 +0000

No significant dispersal of wildlife off of Casper Mountain have been documented due to the Sheepherder Hill Fire.

"Most of the wildlife that occupy Rocky Mountain ecosystems have evolved and can adapt to fire

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Info Sought On Casper Deer Poaching

Karen Snyder — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:17:34 +0000

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information on a mule deer that was shot within Casper city limits.

The young buck deer was found dead near the intersection of 14th and Lincoln Streets last Wednesday. The Game Warden for east Casper, Aaron Kerr, sa

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Wyoming Elk Hunters Can Now Buy Up To 3 Licenses In One Season

Brian Scott — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:03:27 +0000

Wyoming elk hunters can now purchase three licenses in a single season.

Effective immediately, Wyoming elk hunters can now have up to three elk licenses in select elk hunt areas across the state

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Game Dept. Urges Ranchers To Water Wildlife

Associated Press — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:45:23 +0000

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging ranchers and other landowners to consider leaving water in their tanks to help wildlife in the current drought even after they move their livestock off the land

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Wyoming Wildlife Program Available Online

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:41:33 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department's TV show called "Wyoming's Call of the Wild" is available online.

The show features families experiencing hunting and fishing adventures in Wyoming

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Wyoming Game And Fish Seeks Funding Solutions [AUDIO]

Brian Scott — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:41:02 +0000

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold a public meeting in Cheyenne on Aug. 2 to discuss their current financial situation and funding needs of the agency in future years. The meeting will be held at Game and Fish Headquarters, Elk Room, at 7p

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Wyoming Game Agency Charges 6 Boaters

Associated Press — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:31:40 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wardens from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department have arrested six people recently on charges of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The department says wardens arrested the six between June 30 and July 8

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