HUNTING UPDATE
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Rawlins man pleads guilty to killing an antlered elk without proper license
A case regarding the illegal killing of a bull elk in a limited quota hunt area on Oct. 31, 2023, was recently closed after multiple tips and an investigation by *local game wardens identified the suspect. [ [link removed] ]*
Your hunting calendar:
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*June 24 –* Leftover license application period begins.
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*June 28 – *Deadline to apply for leftover licenses.
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*July 1 – *Preference point application period begins.
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*July 9 – *Tentative draw results available for leftover licenses.
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*July 16 – *Tentative draw results available for limited quota trapping and sandhill crane.
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*July 17 –* First-come, first-serve licenses go on sale.
Don’t approach newborn wildlife
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As you travel around Wyoming enjoying the spring weather, 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 to *leave newborn wildlife alone and keep a distance.* [ [link removed] ]
Hall of Fame and Youth Conservationist Award
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is *currently accepting nominations* [ [link removed] ] for the Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame and the newly created Youth Conservationist of the Year award. These initiatives aim to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’s outdoor heritage.
Report dead wild rabbits to Game and Fish
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Wyomingites are being asked to keep a lookout for dead rabbits in their yards, rural property and other outdoor areas. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is continuing surveillance for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2). The disease was first detected in Wyoming in December 2020 and has been identified in *20 rabbits across eight counties in 2024* [ [link removed] ]. Testing rabbits is key to monitoring the disease spread.
2024 Hunting season outlook
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It's Christmas...in July!
The WYldlife Fund is hosting their biggest raffle yet! With the purchase of a single ticket, you will be entered to win 68 amazing prizes including new gear and exceptional hunting and fishing excursions. Every sportsperson will find something to get excited about.
From helping to fund *wildlife crossings [ [link removed] ] *to establishing *The Pronghorn Fund [ [link removed] ]* and getting *youth in the outdoors [ [link removed] ]*, this raffle supports Wyoming by contributing to on-the-ground projects. Winners will be drawn on July 26.
*Learn more about the prizes and buy your ticket today. [ [link removed] ]*
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Conserving wildlife, Serving people
*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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