Wyoming Game and Fish weekly update
*May 16, 2023??*
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Agencies reach agreement over Jackson Lake Dam
Oxbow Bend
CHEYENNE ? The State of Wyoming and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) have reached an agreement on water management operations for the Upper Snake River Basin that will avoid impacts to fisheries below Jackson Lake Dam. The State of Wyoming will supplement flows in an effort to protect the ecosystem and maintain releases at a minimum of 280 cubic feet per second (cfs). Wyoming is committed to using its water storage allocation, up to a maximum of 33,000-acre feet. *If necessary, Reclamation has committed to covering any shortfalls should they occur*. [ [link removed] ]
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*Wyoming gray wolf population remains stable at objective?*
2022 Annual Wolf Report
CHEYENNE ? Wyoming?s gray wolf population continues to meet all management goals, according to the 2022 Wyoming Gray Wolf Monitoring and Management annual report by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and partnering agencies.?*The newly-published document details gray wolf populations and conflict trends that indicate stable and predictable management of the species. [ [link removed] ]*
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Wyoming agricultural producers can apply for grassland conservation funds with the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
CHEYENNE ? The United States Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications from producers and private landowners for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The funds available to Wyoming producers are made possible through the USDA-Wyoming Big Game Conservation Pilot Program. *The Grassland CRP is a unique habitat leasing program aimed at conserving grasslands and rangelands while allowing producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices. [ [link removed] ]*
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*Become a published photographer*
Wyoming Wildlife Calendar Contest
CHEYENNE ? "Wyoming Wildlife" magazine is calling for your best wildlife photographs from the Cowboy State. The publication has opened entries for the fourth annual "Wyoming Wildlife" Calendar Photo Contest. *Entries will be accepted until midnight June 12. [ [link removed] ]*
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The Wyoming Outdoorsman
This week on the?*Wyoming Outdoorsman radio show* [ [link removed] ]
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*Outdoor tip/PSA*
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Video News
Bison Raffle [ [link removed] ]
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