It’s been a busy spring with lots of new rules and wildlife activity in the Lander Region. To keep the public updated on current happenings, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites people to “Coffee and questions with Game and Fish” from 7 – 9 a.m. Wed., June 23 at the Lander Bake Shop. This casual event provides an open forum to sh...
FWP seeks input on proposed Brown fishing reg. changes on some rivers
Due to public concern regarding brown trout declines in some popular rivers in southwest Montana, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on potential fishing regulation changes. Studies conducted by FWP and the U.S. Geologic Survey suggest that flow is a primary limiting factor for many brown trout populations. Short-term t...
Take another look at WY Super Tag Opportunities
June is a big month for Wyoming hunters — it’s when big game enthusiasts find out if they drew their sought-after licenses. But now, there’s even more for hunters to be excited about. Each Super Tag ticket purchased in June is a chance to win a stellar prize package from goHUNT. The June Super Tag bonus raffle offers a shot at taking home a Br...
Hunters can soon register online for the Game Damage Hunt Roster
Hunters interested in participating in game damage hunt opportunities need to register online for the Hunt Roster beginning Tuesday, June 15, through MyFWP. The roster is used by Fish, Wildlife & Parks to quickly respond to landowners who are eligible for game damage assistance in the prevention or reduction of property or crop damage prim...
What is the role of hunting and angling in Wyoming & North America’s food system?
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is participating in a study to learn more about the role of hunting and angling in Wyoming’s — and North America’s — food system. Throughout June, Game and Fish will be surveying hunters and anglers about how they consume and share with others wild-harvested game meat and fish as well as foraged foods lik...
Malta
Bill French Bill served on the Conservation District for 64 years! Not paid a single dime, however for mileage maybe … he jokes. He has a love for farming and ranching since he was younger and says that he “hopes (I’ve) earned the kind words that people have shared about me”. At 87 he still works on his ranch. Bo...
Havre
Alyvia Hammond, HavreAlyvia is a 3rd grader. She has a heart of gold and wanted to do something to support the nurses. She made bracelets and sold them at her mom’s store to buy coffee gift cards for the nurses.Amber Spring, HavreCoordinated community discussions on effects of COVID, mental health, delivered meals for front line health care pe...
Shelby
Ben Widhalm – Shelby Ben has been nominated for his work in the Shelby area. He is very dedicated to helping maintain the flag flying over Shelby and is an asset to the community. Dwaine Iverson – Shelby Creator of Toole County Forward, a group recognized early on in the pandemic that businesses were worried about surviving...
WY Wildlife Wolf population has reached a stable point
Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers say steady gray wolf populations and conflict trends indicate Wyoming has reached a stable point around the state’s wolf population objective. According to the 2020 Wyoming Gray Wolf Monitoring and Management annual report, Wyoming is maintaining wolf numbers at healthy levels using hunting, w...
If you’re watching wildlife Keep a Safe Distance from Newborns
If you’re outside this spring, there is a good chance you’ll see newborn wildlife. These young pronghorn, owlets and other babies are charismatic and an incredible sight to view and photograph. At the same time, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges people who come across young animals to leave newborn wildlife alone and keep a distance. ...