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Monitoring Wyoming's talus slope sentinel
 The American pika presents unique challenges for biologists to study. Their physiology and dependence on specific geographic and thermal conditions may make them an excellent indicator species for examining the ecological effects of climate change. Changes in pika populations can also signal broader shifts in the quality and quantity of alpine habitats. Until recently, the American pika's population in Wyoming was a bit of a mystery.
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Wyoming Game and Fish to host mule deer conversations across the state
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in a series of conversations focused on mule deer conservation throughout the state in the coming months. These discussions offer a unique opportunity for the public to engage directly with Game and Fish, share insights and discuss the future of Wyoming’s mule deer management.
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Submit to Game and Fish Art Show by March 31
Calling all artists – both professionals and students! The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will begin accepting original artwork for the 2026 Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Contest on January 2. The subject of the annual contest is the American pika.
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Game and Fish proposes three instream flow water rights
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking instream flow water rights in Bighorn County. All segments are entirely on public lands in the Cody Region. The proposed water rights are important to maintaining populations of Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in their native range.
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Drivers reminded to watch for wildlife
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.
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 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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