The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently received a $4,000 donation to support access for hunters and anglers through the Access Yes program. This donation from early 2020 comes from the Wyoming Sportsman’s Group. Access Yes is a program that facilitates the partnership between private landowners and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department ...
Wyoming Sportsman’s Group Donation
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently received a $4,000 donation to support access for hunters and anglers through the Access Yes program. This donation from early 2020 comes from the Wyoming Sportsman’s Group. Access Yes is a program that facilitates the partnership between private landowners and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department ...
Time Changes for Opening of Habitat Areas and Antler Hunting
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds shed antler hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts that state-administered Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs) in the Jackson and Pinedale regions will re-open from their winter closures at 8 a.m. on May 1. While many Game and Fish WHMAs had previously opened at midnight, WHMAs now ope...
Time Changes for Opening of Habitat Areas and Antler Hunting
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds shed antler hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts that state-administered Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs) in the Jackson and Pinedale regions will re-open from their winter closures at 8 a.m. on May 1. While many Game and Fish WHMAs had previously opened at midnight, WHMAs now ope...
Game and Fish wildlife habitat management areas begin to open May 1
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has 43 wildlife habitat management areas (WHMAs) that provide big game winter range and other benefits. These areas are opening for the season, after being closed to protect key winter habitat. Several areas open May 1. “Seasonal closures minimize stress-causing disturbance to wintering deer, elk, and othe...
Game and Fish wildlife habitat management areas begin to open May 1
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has 43 wildlife habitat management areas (WHMAs) that provide big game winter range and other benefits. These areas are opening for the season, after being closed to protect key winter habitat. Several areas open May 1. “Seasonal closures minimize stress-causing disturbance to wintering deer, elk, and othe...
FWP suspends float recreation on Smith River through April 24
To comply with current directives from Gov. Steve Bullock on social distancing, staying at home, and for the 14-day quarantine for out-of-state visitors, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is suspending all float recreation and camping on the Smith River through April 24. “I realize that this closure may present a hardship to some, and I do not ...
MT Turkey and Black Bear hunting suspended
Nonresident spring turkey and black bear hunting suspended. Following the extension of Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s directive that out of state travelers must quarantine for 14 days, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director Martha Williams has suspended nonresident hunting seasons for spring turkey and black bear until at least April 24. On...
Paddlefish season on Yellowstone, Lower Missouri canceled; still opportunity on Upper Missouri
The 2020 paddlefish seasons on the Yellowstone and Lower Missouri rivers (yellow tag) are canceled in response to Gov. Steve Bullock’s extension of the directives for social distancing and non-resident quarantine to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As of now, paddlefish season on the Upper Missouri River from Fort Benton downstream to Fort Pe...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s next meeting is April 20-21
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s next meeting is April 20-21 and will be held online. The public is invited to participate and provide input to the Commission. The Commission meeting will be streamed through Zoom. Anyone who would like to attend the Commission meeting must register online. Access information will be emailed to registran...