Pronghorn Collared for Migration Data
The Sublette pronghorn herd is the Cowboy state’s largest, currently numbering some 35,000 animals with a herd population objective of 48,000. With the large number of animals that have been collared over the years, the dataset for the Sublette herd is very robust. However, wildlife managers and researchers also felt that the number of data points in the southern portion of this large herd could be bolstered. Given that, in March, a professional wildlife capture crew contracted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and collared 19 pronghorn in locations near LaBarge and Farson. More…
G&F: 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 open at 8 a.m. This includes Jackson Region WHMAs such as South Park, Horse Creek, Camp Creek and Grey’s River (Alpine), and Pinedale Region WHMAs such as Soda Lake, Luke Lynch, Half Moon, and Fall Creek. This also means anglers won’t be able to access Soda Lake for fishing until 8 a.m. on May 1. More… |
Game and Fish Explores Angler Use and Commercial Guiding on Large Rivers
Anglers enjoy a sunny fall day on the New Fork River near Pinedale.
Interest in regulating guided angling trips on large rivers in Wyoming has been growing. During the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions, bills were introduced that would have directed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to either study the effects of commercial guiding or regulate guided angling in Wyoming.
Though both attempts ultimately failed in the State Legislature, ongoing interest in the subject will likely continue.
During the months of July and September, the WGFD operated time-lapse cameras at 23 locations on five large rivers,
including the Big Horn, Green, New Fork, North Platte and
Salt rivers. Learn more in the 2020 Pinedale Angler Newsletter…
Game and Fish AIS inspection stations opening this spring
 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection stations are resuming seasonal operations across the state. All boaters must stop when coming upon an AIS inspection station, and should expect new protocols at checkstations due to state guidelines related to COVID-19. “AIS check stations will be open and operational,” said Josh Leonard, AIS coordinator. “Inspectors will be taking extra efforts to social distance, so please give them space for their health and yours as they do their jobs.”Nonresident boaters should be aware that the State of Wyoming has a 14-day quarantine directive for people entering Wyoming through the end of April. Nonresidents are advised to stay home at this time unless they can observe the quarantine and follow all local and state social distancing orders. More… |
Expo at Home!
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department held its first Hunting and Fishing Heritage EXPO at the Casper Events Center in the fall of 1998 and the event has taken on many challenges and changes over the years. This year, because of the COVID-19 virus, the traditional event has been canceled, but an alternative event is being offered to you and your family. For Expo at Home, Game and Fish and partner organizations have consolidated online stories, videos and activities developed over several years to bring the outdoors inside while we are all practicing social distancing. See something you want to do outside? Make a list to do later! |
Wyoming Wildlife Magazine announces new calendar photo contest
If you are a photographer and love wildlife this is a great opportunity for you to share your work. This contest is different from the traditional Wyoming Wildlife Magazine calendar contest.
The photo contest in the fall has different categories, but the calendar one is only wildlife. It’s also good for people to consider that the calendar is printed with photos in a horizontal orientation, so submissions will need to be cropped to fit the calendar’s dimensions. Plus, people have 10 entries so using those to submit from a variety of seasons means their images will be considered for different months.
Click here to learn all about the contest coming soon.
