Anglers: Adjust fishing practices for heat, drought

Help more fish survive the hot temps

CHEYENNE ? Due to high temperatures and drought conditions across Wyoming, the state?s streams and rivers are flowing with less water and at a warmer temperature. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking anglers to adjust fishing practices during the state?s hottest stretch of summer. Warmer water temperatures can affect fish survival, especially Wyoming?s trout.

Public asked to report dead sage grouse during West Nile virus season

CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking everyone, especially landowners, to report dead sage grouse to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department so the birds can be tested for West Nile virus. While there are no signs of an outbreak, Game and Fish asks the public annually for reports to help in the management of the state?s sage grouse populations.

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