WY Game & Fish news: Safety first this hunting season, permission slip requirements & annual photo contest now open

Oct. 7, 2024

Safety first this hunting season

CHEYENNE — Hunting season has officially arrived and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to remind hunters to prioritize safety and stay informed about potential area closures due to fires. When hitting the field this season, following key safety tips can ensure your dream hunt doesn’t turn into a tragedy.

Permission slips required for hunter management areas

Game warden standing on hunter management area

CHEYENNE — Are you planning to hunt in a hunter management area this fall? Be sure to do the right thing and secure permission. Hunter management areas (HMAs) are typically private ranches the Wyoming Game and Fish Department manages for hunting access, and permission slips are required.

Wyoming Wildlife Photo Contest open for entries

2024 Wyoming Wildlife annual photo contest

CHEYENNE — Photographers of all ages and skill levels can have their work published in Wyoming Wildlife magazine as part of the magazine’s annual photo contest, which is now accepting submissions.

The Wyoming Outdoorsman

This week on the Wyoming Outdoorsman Radio Show

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Outdoor tip/PSA

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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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