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*Sept. 19, 2022*
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Game and Fish asks public for help with HPAI
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CHEYENNE ? Birds in Wyoming are again testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. After a hiatus from confirming any bird deaths from HPAI over the summer, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department?s Wildlife Health Laboratory in Laramie *confirmed positives in a blue-winged teal and a great horned owl this month. [ [link removed] ]*

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Asian clams confirmed in Glendo Reservoir

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GLENDO* ? *The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has verified the presence of Asian clams, an aquatic invasive species, in Glendo Reservoir. Game and Fish confirmed the discovery in early September. Asian clams have been found in Wyoming before, *identified in nearby Guernsey Reservoir in 2019 and the North Platte River in 2014. [ [link removed] ]*


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New deputy chief of wildlife appointed at Game and Fish

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CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has a new deputy chief of the Wildlife Division. Craig Smith will assume the post beginning Oct. 1, a *promotion from his current position as Sheridan Region wildlife supervisor. [ [link removed] ]*


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Game and Fish Department congratulates 12 employees on years of service

CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department congratulates 12 employees on their years of service to the State of Wyoming. The following employees celebrated a milestone work anniversary in July and September.?


* Gregory Hiatt, Wildlife biologist, Sinclair, Lander Region ? 45 years?
* Kevin Spence, Terrestrial habitat biologist, Green River Region ? 35 years
* Rick Harmelink, Habitat and access statewide biologist, Lander Region ? 30 years
* Kimberly Frazier, Laboratory director, Wildlife Forensic and Fish Health, Laramie Region ? 20 years
* Andrew Nikirk, Fisheries biologist, Sheridan Region ? 20 years?
* Beth Bear, Aquatic assessment crew supervisor, Laramie Region ? 15 years?
* Embere Hall, Science, Research and Analytical Support Section supervisor, Laramie Region ? 10 years?
* Robin Ahrndt, Senior accountant, Cheyenne Headquarters ? 10 years
* Loren Woodin, Chief engineer, Cheyenne Headquarters ? 10 years?
* Angela Bruce, Deputy director, Cheyenne Headquarters ? 5 years?
* Lydia Decaria, Senior accountant, Cheyenne Headquarters ? 5 years
* Whit Wilson, License sales representative, Cheyenne Headquarters ? 5 years?

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The Wyoming Outdoorsman

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


* *Residents in bear and moose country asked to take measures to avoid wildlife conflicts* [ [link removed] ]
* *Still time to get your Cuttslam ? Just be "cool" about getting it [ [link removed] ]*
* *Sage grouse numbers steady in Wyoming [ [link removed] ]*
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Video news

This week -- *2022 Chronic Wasting Disease Testing [ [link removed] ]*

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* *Pinedale Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Sheridan Region [ [link removed] ]*

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