Wildlife managers have updated hunting seasons proposals in response to winter impacts

As a result of winter impacts, Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers have made significant adjustments to hunting season proposals in many areas of the state. The modified set of draft regulations are now available for public viewing and will be presented to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission on April 18 in Casper. The public is welcome to attend the Commission meeting either in-person or virtually.

Initial season proposals were presented during public meetings around the state in March. After considering the ongoing impacts of winter and the overwhelming public concern, wildlife managers modified their recommendations in areas with extreme winter mortality.

Modifications are highlighted in yellow in the draft regulations below:

• Chapter 2, General Hunting Regulation
• Chapter 5, Antelope Hunting Seasons
• Chapter 6, Deer Hunting
• Chapter 7, Elk Hunting
• Chapter 8, Moose Hunting
• Chapter 9, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Hunting Seasons
• Chapter 11, Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons
• Chapter 14,?Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons and Light Goose Conservation Order
• Chapter 15, Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Season
• Chapter 20, 2023 Fall and 2024 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Seasons

Your hunting calendar:?

April 17 -?Deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and wild bison for residents and nonresidents.?

May 31 - Deadline to apply for elk for residents.

May 31 -?Deadline to apply for antelope, deer and fall turkey for residents and nonresidents.

Wyoming bears are starting to wake up and become active? ? ??

Wyoming?s bears are waking from hibernation throughout the state. The bears? spring emergence serves as a reminder for outdoor recreationalists and homeowners in bear-inhabited areas of Wyoming to brush up on bear safety.

Western Wyoming pronghorn and mule deer suffer losses

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has growing concern over the potential impact of this year?s severe winter on both pronghorn and mule deer in western Wyoming. Managers are also collaborating with the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory to investigate a rare disease outbreak in pronghorn south of Pinedale.

Put an end to hunger in Wyoming and support Food from the Field

Food from the Field?is a statewide partnership focused on?building a sustainable future fighting hunger in Wyoming. Program partners?Wyoming Hunger Initiative, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming Department of Agriculture and participating meat processors work together to streamline game meat donations to food pantries across Wyoming. April 13 at 12 noon is the deadline to enter a raffle to win a Commissioner's License. All proceeds support the Food from the Field initiative. A limited number of tickets are available.

Be mindful of wildlife in town this season as snow cover persists

The state of Wyoming has been taking some punches from Mother Nature this winter and spring, and along with it, some residents are getting a closer-than-usual view of Wyoming?s wildlife. In some cases, this happens right in their front yard. This is not uncommon, but often times the public isn?t prepared for it, so there?s a few things to remember.

Buy a Super Tag ticket in April for a chance to win an Ultralight Spotting Scope bundle

Is it time for a new scope? Purchase a Wyoming Super Tag raffle ticket for the chance to enhance your collection. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is running a raffle for all hunters who purchase Super Tag tickets in April to win an Ultralight Spotting Scope bundle donated by Maven.

Sportsperson Hotline: ?(307) 777-4600?| Open?8 a.m.- 5 p.m. MT Monday-Friday

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department manages and conserves more than 800 species of fish and wildlife across Wyoming. ?For nearly 120 years, we?ve carried out our mission to conserve wildlife and serve people. Through these efforts, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department ensures the public continues to enjoy Wyoming?s vast fish and wildlife resource ?through ?hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife watching and other forms of outdoor recreation. Hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers contribute over a billion dollars to Wyoming?s economy each year.

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