Wyoming Game and Fish weekly update

*Feb. 06, 2023??*

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More than 500 miles of wildlife-friendly fencing converted in Sublette County
Fence initiative

PINEDALE ? Wildlife-friendly fence conversion is nothing new for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and its partners. But the amount of work done over the last five years in Sublette County is nothing short of impressive. *Since 2017 more than 500 miles of fence has been converted to the wildlife-friendly variety as part of the Upper Green Wildlife-Friendly Fence Initiative, and close to 700 miles of fence has been converted to wildlife-friendly throughout the county over the last decade. [ [link removed] ]*

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*Nominations being accepted for Wyoming Youth Conservationist of the Year*

Youth conservationist of the year

CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to recognize youth who have made significant contributions to the outdoors. Game and Fish is accepting nominations for the Wyoming Youth Conservationist of the Year award. *The award honors a Wyoming resident 18 years or younger who has demonstrated leadership and accomplishment in any aspect of conservation, either individually or as part of a group. [ [link removed] ]*


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"Wyoming Wildlife" photo contest winners announced

Wyoming Wildlife magazine photo contest

CHEYENNE ?The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is extending congratulations to the winners of "Wyoming Wildlife" magazine?s annual photo contest. Photographers of all ages showcased their skills in the 53rd annual contest, which received more than 3,000 submissions. *The grand-prize winner for best overall photo titled, ?"Slap shot",? came from Savannah Rose Burgess of Jackson, Wyoming.* [ [link removed] ]


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Game and Fish congratulates employees on years of service

CHEYENNE ? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is congratulating four employees on their years of service to the State of Wyoming. The following employees celebrated a milestone work anniversary in January:


* Ray Hageman, Videographer, Headquarters ? 25 years
* Brian Baker, Senior game warden, Dubois? ? 20 years?
* Thomas Graham, Application development supervisor, Headquarters ? 20 years?
* Clark Johnson, Fisheries biologist, Jackon Region ? 10 years
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The Wyoming Outdoorsman

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


* *Game and Fish stamp art contest [ [link removed] ]*
* *Wyoming's fun fishing challenges [ [link removed] ]*
* *Consider becoming a hunter ed instructor [ [link removed] ]*

*Outdoor tip/PSA [ [link removed] ]*


* *Consider becoming a hunter ed instructor [ [link removed] ]*
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Video News

This week:*?Wyoming Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Contest [ [link removed] ]*

Stamp Art Show [ [link removed] ]________________________________________________________________________

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* *Casper Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Cody Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Green River Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Jackson Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Lander Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Laramie Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Pinedale Region [ [link removed] ]*
* *Sheridan Region [ [link removed] ]*


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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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Cheyenne, WY 82006

Breanna Ball?
Public Information Officer
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