Drivers reminded to watch for wildlife
CHEYENNE — Drivers are involved in more than 7,600 wildlife collisions on Wyoming roadways annually. The majority of those crashes — 80-85% — are with mule deer. The crash risk with mule deer increases in the fall and spring when they follow historical pathways to their winter and summer ranges. While roadway modifications are being made throughout the state to help with safe wildlife passage, drivers can aid deer to safety as well.
CWD found in new Wyoming hunt areas
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in Deer Hunt Areas 31 and 94 and Elk Hunt Area 126 through hunter-harvested surveillance. To ensure hunters are informed, Game and Fish announces when CWD is found in a new hunt area.
Toss your pumpkins in the trash
 CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking residents to properly dispose of pumpkins instead of leaving them out for wildlife to eat. It may seem harmless to leave pumpkins out, but it is quite the opposite, especially for mule deer whose digestive system cannot process unnatural foods. This often leads to sick animals. Pumpkins left outside also can attract scavenging animals from raccoons to bears.
Game and Fish Commission to meet in Saratoga
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s next meeting is Nov. 14-15 in Saratoga. The meeting will be held at the Platte Valley Community Center, 210 W. Elm Street. The public is invited to attend in-person or online via ZOOM video conferencing and will have a chance to speak to the Commission on any matter.
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