Toad-ally cool conservation

Have you ever heard of a Wyoming Toad? These little amphibians aren't just toads that live in Wyoming ? they're actually a specific endangered species found in just a few small areas of the state. A variety of issues have caused the decline in toad numbers, with one of the biggest issues being chytrid fungus, a type of fungi that affects the skin of amphibians. Conservation efforts have been ongoing for years in the Laramie region to try and help the toad populations recover. Another release just occurred a few weeks ago! Learn more about the Wyoming Toad?and about?how Game and Fish is helping these toads persist.

Don?t approach newborn wildlife

As you travel around Wyoming enjoying this hard-earned spring, you may come across newborn wildlife. These young fawns, hatchlings and other babies are charismatic and incredible to watch and photograph. While it may be tempting to get close, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges people who come across young animals to leave newborn wildlife alone and keep a distance.

Get ready to fish this summer

Though free fishing day is over, you can still get out around the state and fish this summer. When does a kid need a license to fish? Follow this chart to find out if you need to purchase a license before casting a line.? Find a spot for a fishing day-trip near you: Northeast Wyoming West-central?Wyoming Southeast?Wyoming Central?Wyoming Western?Wyoming Southwest?Wyoming Northwest?Wyoming East-central?Wyoming

Close call!

You might have seen birds swoop down to a lake to catch a fish, or to a field to catch a mouse, but have you ever seen a bird try to catch a fox? Check out this footage of a Prairie Falcon trying to catch a Swift Fox!

Wetlands in Wyoming

You've probably noticed that spring in Wyoming this year has included a LOT of rain. This is good for many reasons, including recharging our wetlands!?Wetlands are areas or pieces of land that are sometimes, or always, covered by shallow water. These habitats support all kinds of wildlife ? 90% of Wyoming?s wildlife species use wetland habitats at some point in their lives!?Wetlands provide food and protection for fish, amphibians, insects, birds and more! They also serve as a filter to remove pollution settling into the water, stabilize the damp soil with thousands of plant roots, and help with flooding by soaking up extra water and releasing it slowly throughout the year. Use this wetland scavenger hunt to see how many animals and plants you can spot next time you visit a Wyoming wetland!