It's November, and we are talking turkey history!

Native Americans once used wild turkeys for a lot of things. Mainly they depended upon turkeys for a food source. But, Native Americans also used them as a source for clothing, weapons and decoration. Early settlers from Europe relied on turkeys as well. But, in Wyoming, wild turkeys are not native!

Ask Game and Fish: Wendy, how do Wyoming turtles survive the winter?

Turtles, like all reptiles, are ectotherms, meaning they use the environment to control body temperature rather than burn energy to regulate their temperature themselves. So to keep from freezing in the winter, turtles shelter in places where the temperature stays just above freezing and hibernate. In Wyoming, aquatic turtles spend the winter underwater and below ice in ponds that don't freeze solid.

If you want to get outside in the snow to find some wildlife tracks of your own, here are some tips and tricks for a fun, safe adventure!

Get creative and color a turkey! 

Thanksgiving is right around the corner!  Color your own Merriam's wild turkey for a fun table decoration.

Fall means it's time to migrate for many animals 

Each fall, mule deer are on the move, hustling to get to their winter home. Their motivation? Food, and they know the way there. Twice a year deer move between summer and winter ranges following a well traveled pathway to ensure the best chance of survival. This journey is known as migration, and they have been making the same trip for thousands of years in pursuit of nutritious food.