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Commission also directs agency to draft new regulation for technologies
11/14/2018 4:17:29 PM
Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission held its November meeting this week in Casper. The volunteer board voted on several major topics and had other substantial discussions related to Wyoming’s fish and wildlife. The commission voted to approve 12-month licenses for fishing, small game, game birds, furbearers and conservation stamps. This came after a change in state law in 2018 allowing licenses not to expire at the end of the calendar year, but to expire 12 months from the date of purchase with the goal to be more customer friendly. The commission also approved a fee to help Game and Fish offset costs of license purchases made with a credit card. After a survey of Wyoming hunters the commission directed Game and Fish to draft a hunting regulation related to fair chase and new technologies. This would:
(Renny MacKay- renny.mackay1@wyo.gov)
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The governor has appointed Brian Nesvik as the next director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Nesvik replaces Scott Talbott, who has retired.
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding five local meetings to discuss ungulate migration and proposed corridors.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission announced Monday that three candidates, one from Wyoming, Montana and Texas, will be submitted to Governor Mark Gordon, who will interview the three candidates and make the appointment of the department’s new director.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend one of the public meetings to be held across the state discussing the 2019 hunting season proposals.
The deadline is nearing for the 36th annual Wyoming Game and Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Show.
Wyoming wild bison hunters can prepare to submit their applications for the 2019 season.
Hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers in Wyoming contributed more than $1 billion to Wyoming’s economy during 2017.
Wyoming Game and Fish Director Scott Talbott announced his retirement after 34 years of service with the agency.
Commission will discuss selection of next Game and Fish director
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with state and federal partners, will host a migration corridor forum in Casper.
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