Photo essay: A look at spring's rejuvenation

For a while, one had to wonder if spring would ever arrive in certain parts of Wyoming. Winter kept a firm grip on much of the state this year. But whether it is early or late, spring is a glorious time ? a rejuvenation if you will. Life begins for some of Wyoming?s wildlife in the spring. For other species, the season marks a time to move and feed. Hillsides are green, wildflowers begin to show.?What better way to celebrate this time than to show pictures of the state?s wildlife this time of year? Like many of Wyoming?s residents, employees of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are renewed by the warmer weather and sunny days. The 14 photos featured in this essay came from more than 200 submissions by staff members.

Recovery continues in the Mullen Fire scar

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has been closely monitoring the area burned in the 2020 Mullen Fire for signs of cheatgrass. Cheatgrass is an invasive noxious weed with the ability to take over landscapes and reduce growth of other beneficial native plants. An aerial herbicide treatment was applied to parts of the burned area after the fire. Game and Fish has been happy to see minimal cheatgrass and the recovery of many native plants in the treated area this spring.

Game and Fish releases draft elk feedgrounds plan

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is pleased to share its Draft Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Management Plan for public review and comment. The draft plan?is designed to guide the department?s overall, long-term approach to elk management as it pertains to the 22 Game and Fish operated elk feedgrounds in western Wyoming.

Tickets on sale for Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame

Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame. The event will honor inductees Ron Dube, Thomas Ryder, Wayne Hubert and posthumous inductee Albert Nelson. The induction ceremony is Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Cody at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.?The Hall of Fame honors individuals, both living and posthumously, who have made significant, lasting and lifetime contributions to the conservation of Wyoming?s outdoor heritage.

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Be bear wise

The arrival of summer ? especially after this past winter ? is a welcome sight. The landscape is green, flowers are emerging and newborn wildlife have been welcomed?to the world. Among the newborn wildlife include grizzly and black bear cubs. Bears and their?little ones have?recently emerged from hibernation?and a few have wandered into towns or around homes in search of easy-to-obtain food. Learn how to reduce the risks of problems with bears on or near your property.

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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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