Oct. 31, 2022

Funding available for Wyoming sage grouse conservation

CHEYENNE ? Funding is available to support projects benefiting sage grouse and their habitats. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission expects to allocate $548,000 to support eight Local Sage Grouse Working Groups to fund projects and address the primary threats to sage grouse as identified in their local conservation plans.?Groups can submit project proposals online

CWD detected in new Wyoming elk hunt areas

CODY ?? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in Elk Hunt Areas 47 and 49. The disease was detected in two hunter-harvest bull elk Oct. 12 and Oct. 15.?To ensure hunters are informed Game and Fish announces when CWD is found in a new hunt area.

Game and Fish Commission open public comment on Chapter 3

CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period to gather public input on Chapter 3, Black Bear Hunting Seasons.?Game and Fish is hosting nine public meetings about the regulation proposals.

Game and Fish honors employees for years of service

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

Douglas McWhirter, Wildlife management coordinator, Jackson Region ? 35 years?
Jerry Altermatt, Habitat biologist, Cody Region ? 25 years?
Jordan Kraft, Senior game warden, Pinedale Region ? 20 years
Ryan Amundson, Habitat biologist, Laramie Region ? 20 years?
Austin Swingholm, Senior game warden, Casper Region ? 5 years
Jessica Baker, Executive secretary, fish division, Cheyenne Headquarters ? 5 years?

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