Game & Fish continues investigation into cause of fish mortality in Star Valley
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department continues its investigation of what they are calling “widespread fish mortality” along the Salt River in Star Valley. Based on observations from biologists and reports from anglers, mortalities are occurring throughout the length…
Wiltanger named Interim Director during leadership transition
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announces that Deputy Director Eric Wiltanger has stepped in as the Interim Director for the agency effective Aug. 10, following former Director Angi Bruce’s resignation on August 6. After retiring from 20…
CWD testing encouraged this hunting season
SHERIDAN (WNE) — As the 2026 hunt season gears up in areas across Wyoming, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department would like to remind hunters to have their harvested animal tested for chronic wasting disease. Game and Fish needs…
Wildlife managers: Don’t release county fair goldfish in the wild
JACKSON (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has made its annual plea to the public to not release unwanted goldfish obtained at a county fair into the wild. Releasing goldfish and other exotic species into waterways is illegal…
‘Thoroughly disappointed,’ Wyoming Game and Fish urges reversal of Grand Targhee expansion approval
• Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s decision triggered calls to eliminate a ski-area boundary expansion to protect fragile native bighorn sheep herd. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Wyoming wildlife managers were blunt in their objection to a Caribou-Targhee National Forest…
Game and Fish asks public to comment on State Wildlife Action Plan
GILLETTE (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking the public to comment on a draft version of Wyoming’s 2027 State Wildlife Action Plan, also known as SWAP. Public comment will be accepted through July 27. And…
Jackson wolf hunting meeting sees high turnout, police presence, but stays tame
By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — An outbreak of canine distemper virus that left the wolf population at its lowest point in 20 years has brought increased interest in and scrutiny of wolf…
Stephens replaces Fralick as new area wildlife biologist
JACKSON – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Jackson Region is excited to announce the appointment of Sam Stephens as the new South Jackson wildlife biologist. He officially began his role in May, following the retirement of Gary Fralick. Stephens…
Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era
• Despite distemper-driven decline, most remaining canines now have strong antibodies and resistance — and state biologists are upbeat about the species’ ability to rebound. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com A flare up of a disease that’s especially lethal…
As summer fishing heats up, so do worries about fish health
• State fisheries biologists prep anglers for low water, high temperatures and sluggish fish. By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com Boat ramps sit in the mud, stranded like beached sea creatures. Algae bakes on the top of exposed rocks. And…