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*June 20, 2022*
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Moose and bighorn sheep hunters: Game and Fish wants your input on preference points
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*"Department taking input on a proposed changes from the Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce?"*

CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking for input on a recommendation to change how preference points work in moose and bighorn sheep license draws. The proposal? researched and drafted by the Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce ? suggests Game and Fish change from a preference point draw to a weighted bonus points draw. *The proposed changes would impact the way Wyoming moose and bighorn sheep licenses are issued for residents and nonresidents. [ [link removed] ]*

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Leftover draw offers second chance at a hunting license

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"*Applications open June 20-24?*"

CHEYENNE ? There?s one more chance to get a limited-quota elk, deer and antelope license through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department?s leftover license draw. Residents and nonresidents have just five days to enter. *The application period is open Monday, June 20 through June 24. [ [link removed]-(1) ]*


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Game and Fish Commission opens public comment on four regulations

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CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period and will be holding public meetings to gather input on the following regulations:


* Chapter 28, Big or trophy game animal or game bird or gray wolf damage claims
* Chapter 34, Depredation prevention hunting seasons
* Chapter 35, Hunting permit regulations for persons with disabilities
* Chapter 62, Regulation for aquatic invasive species

*The following meetings will address the regulation proposals. [ [link removed] ]*


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Game and Fish recognizes employees on years of service

CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department congratulates seven employees on their years of service to the State of Wyoming. The following employees celebrated a milestone work anniversary in May and June:


* Christina Barrineau, Aquatic habitat biologist, Laramie Region ? 20 years
* Martin Hicks, Wildlife management coordinator, Laramie Region ? 20 years
* Calvin Letson, Accountant, Cheyenne Headquarters ? 15 years
* Meredith Wood, Chief financial officer, Cheyenne Headquarters ? 15 years
* Lars Alsager, Superintendent - Speas Fish Hatchery, Casper Region ? 10 years
* Jeff Glaid, Fisheries biologist, Casper Region ? 5 years
* Christina Schmidt, Public information specialist, Sheridan Region ? 5 years

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Game and Fish Calendar [ [link removed] ]

*June 20 - 24* - Application period for leftover licenses.?

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The Wyoming Outdoorsman

This week on the?*Wyoming Outdoorsman radio show* [ [link removed] ]:


* *Game and Fish access programs good bargain for hunters and anglers. [ [link removed] ]*
* *Lake trout netting wraps up at Flaming Gorge [ [link removed] ]*
* *Reminder to report rusty crayfish [ [link removed] ]*
* *Have a state record fish?? [ [link removed] ]*
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* *Laramie Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Pinedale Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Sheridan Region [ [link removed] ]*

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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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