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While the new Pilot Hill Wildlife Habitat Management Area (WHMA) west of Laramie is already popular with the public, recreationists are reminded of a seasonal closure to protect wintering wildlife. The Pilot Hill WHMA provides critical habitat for elk, mule deer, pronghorn and numerous nongame species of greatest conservation need. To minimize disturbance to…
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed a new deer hunt area that is positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD was confirmed in Deer Hunt Area 138 with a positive test from a mule deer buck that was found dead. Deer Hunt Area 138 southeast of Pinedale, bordered by Deer Hunt Area…
Shape Up Montana is a fun, interactive three-month team competition from February 1 to May 1 that encourages Montanans to develop healthy physical activity and eating habits. Team Effort The Shape Up Montana program is a team wellness program where teams, made up of friends, family members, coworkers, etc. can compete against other…
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is extending congratulations to three Wyoming landowners who were recipients of the 2020 Access Recognition Program award. The program honors Wyoming landowners who provide access to or through their lands to hunters and anglers. Each year, the Wyoming Board of Agriculture and the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission…
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and partnering organizations and agencies captured and translocated bighorn sheep this month to an area of the Little Belt Mountains about 65 miles southeast of Great Falls. Bighorn sheep, whose populations were once vast across the West, were extirpated from the Little Belts by the early 20th century. In the…
Out with the old and in with the new. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans to make major changes to the website in 2021 to improve the experience and security for customers as well as make the site easier to navigate. The first change customers can expect is a new login portal, coming in…
Make 2021 the year of adventure with a once-in-a-lifetime hunt. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is running a bonus raffle for all hunters who purchase Super Tag tickets during the month of January to win $2,000 in license application and/or trip credits for your next hunting or fishing excursion with Worldwide Trophy Adventures. …
Plans to drain Lake Elmo in Billings Heights to eradicate invasive Asian clams will move ahead after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks finished an environmental review of the proposal this week. This drawdown to address invasive claims will also help other efforts. The project includes plans for new fish habitat, angler access and state park…
NDGF, USDA Partner to Help Landowners with CRP Offers The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its voluntary Conservation Reserve Program. Private landowners can sign up at their local USDA Farm Service Agency office through Feb. 12. This popular USDA program provides options for environmentally sensitive land by reducing soil…
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is happy to announce the winners of the 2020 Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Boater Appreciation Raffle. Boaters who had their watercraft inspected by Game and Fish and completed an online survey were entered into a raffle for a variety of prizes. Inspections are important to help protect Wyoming’s…
