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 In popular fishing locales, like along the North Platte River in the Casper Region, anglers can be seen catch-and-release fishing regularly. Although Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations allow for modest harvest of fish on this stretch of the river, creel interviews over the last decade suggest few anglers do. Most release fish so they can be caught another day. There lies the problem — more anglers catching more fish and releasing them.
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Game and Fish advises against releasing pet fish into wild waters after goldfish found in May Park Pond
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging the public to refrain from releasing pet fish, such as goldfish, into local waterways. Recently, Game and Fish fisheries biologists in the Jackson Region discovered goldfish in the pond at May Park after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen. The introduction of exotic pets can pose serious risks to Wyoming's aquatic ecosystems.
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Partnership promotes safety with bear spray giveaways and training
 Bear spray giveaways and training events will be taking place throughout northwest Wyoming in late August and early September. The events will help raise awareness, and provide important information about safety while recreating in bear country.
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Preorder your 2025 Wyoming Wildlife calendar today
This year is flying by, which means it is almost time to get a new calendar. Photos have been selected and production is underway for the 2026 Wyoming Game and Fish Department calendar, published by Wyoming Wildlife magazine. Preorders are available through Oct. 9.
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Toad-ally awesome
On June 3, nearly 600 Wyoming toads were released at the Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge in southeast Wyoming. The release was part of a larger effort to restore the endemic toad species to the Laramie Basin.
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