Game and Fish releases 18 black-footed ferrets on historic recovery site

Eighteen black-footed ferrets were released last week on the historic recovery site near Meeteetse. Twelve male and six female captive-born ferrets were coaxed into burrows in their new wildlands home. The small mammal that was once thought to be extinct was rediscovered in Wyoming 41 years ago. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has been working on their recovery since then.

New ?Get Outside!? podcast episode discusses the restoration of Mystery Lake in the Teton Wilderness

In late July the Jackson Region team of Game and Fish stocked 750 Snake River cutthroat trout into Mystery Lake in the Teton Wilderness. The 5-inch fish were packed into the remote lake on horseback. The stocking of the fish is another step in restoring the lake to its native Snake River cutthroat trout.

Game and Fish samples Flat Creek, trophy-class cutthroat netted

The picturesque Flat Creek, winding its way through the National Elk Refuge just north of Jackson, is well-known for its trophy-class cutthroat trout.?Recently, the Jackson fish crew sampled a section of Flat Creek to keep an eye on the renowned fishery. As expected, a number of trophy-class cutthroat were netted.

Be bear aware when recreating this fall

Whether you are hunting, fishing, hiking or enjoying Wyoming?s open spaces this fall, stay safe by being alert for signs of bears. Game and Fish urges people who recreate in bear country to take safety precautions and be on the lookout for bears ? and signs of bears.?Hunters can follow these tips to help minimize the chance of a bear conflict.

Become a published photographer!

Wyoming Wildlife?magazine is calling for your best wildlife, scenic, recreation and flora? photographs from the Cowboy State.?Photographers of all ages and skill levels can have their work published in the February 2023 photo issue of Wyoming Wildlife.?Entries will be accepted until 12 midnight Nov. 14

Game and Fish works to improve habitat for mule deer through sagebrush mowing

For close to fifteen years, Game and Fish has worked to enhance sagebrush steppe habitats specifically where mule deer and greater sage-grouse live through the department?s Mule Deer Initiative (MDI) projects. Currently these projects are ongoing in several areas throughout the state. Without quality habitat, Wyoming?s hunting and fishing would be extremely impacted. Projects like these enable Wyoming?s mule deer to remain vibrant and provide better opportunity for hunters.

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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