WY Game and Fish Monthly Hunting Update

Wyoming Game & Fish Department sent this bulletin at 04/25/2017 07:00 PM MDT

Hunting News-for the Wyoming hunter-color

Turkey hunting in Wyoming

Spring isn't spring without a frosty turkey hunt. A reminder to all turkey hunters: while a very safe sport, because you are using camouflage, are attempting to call birds and are often using decoys and blinds, safe hunting practices need to be followed. Hunters heading out should review the Wyoming turkey hunting regulations and the hunting and safety tips the Wild Turkey Federation posts on their website.

Spring turkey hunting is a great way to get back out in Wyoming’s great outdoors and experience a thrilling hunt. As nature begins to renew itself, start off your 2017 hunt year chasing the largest game bird in the state.

May 31 application deadline nearing

May 31-Elk applications due for residents
May 31-Antelope and deer applications due for residents and non-residents

Apply for licenses on the Game and Fish website.

Questions? Call us at

(307) 777-4600

Give wildlife a break this spring

A harsh 2016-2017 winter in western Wyoming means we need to avoid areas where deer are present. Help the wildlife this spring and get them some space.

2017 hunting seasons set with consideration to severe winter in west

Commission also sets change to draw for leftover licenses

The seven-member Wyoming Game and Fish Commission set the 2017 hunting seasons this week. The seasons for big game, bison, birds and small game reflect a response to the harsh winter conditions in western Wyoming, but also include added licenses where populations are increasing, especially in eastern Wyoming>

Ask Game and Fish

Aaron, what is the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact and how does it help protect Wyoming’s wildlife?

The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is a reciprocal agreement between states to honor suspensions of hunting, fishing and trapping privileges for convicted wildlife violators. Individuals who are suspended in one member state may have their privileges to hunt, fish, trap or purchase any licenses suspended in the other member states>

Questions about winter's impact on wildlife?

Game and Fish will be hosting a Facebook Live event to talk more about the impacts of winter on deer and other wildlife on Wednesday, April 26 at 12 noon MST. To watch visit the Game and Fish Facebook page at the time of the event. To receive a Facebook notification when the event begins, like the page. You do not need to be a Facebook user to watch the video. Wildlife managers will give an overview of regional winter impacts and discuss impacts to hunting.

RMEF commits $83,500 for Game and Fish led conservation projects

The Wyoming chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) recently committed $422,763 to projects in Wyoming with $83,500 going to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to support 10 Game and Fish led projects>

Questions? Contact us

Sportsperson Hotline: (307) 777-4600

Open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. MT Monday-Friday

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Sara DiRienzo
Public Outreach Specialst
5400 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 777-4540
sara.dirienzo@wyo.gov

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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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