Read Latest Q & A
News Archive
Flaming Gorge boaters and recreationalists; the Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs your input.
2/11/2021 12:32:49 AM
Cheyenne - Flaming Gorge boaters and recreationalists; the Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs your input. Game and Fish is finalizing a plan that will guide actions in the event that aquatic invasive species — like zebra and quagga mussels — are discovered at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. If mussels are ever discovered at the Gorge, there will be changes that impact boaters and other recreationalists in an effort to prevent their further spread throughout Wyoming and the nation. Game and Fish is asking anyone who boats, fishes or spends time enjoying the water at Flaming Gorge to take time to review the draft rapid response plan and provide input on the implementation through a short feedback form. Anyone can submit feedback until March 1. The response plan will only go into effect if invasive mussels are detected. “Wyoming has been working hard for over a decade to keep aquatic invasive species out of Wyoming. We have been successful with the public’s help stopping at checkstations and making sure to clean, drain, dry,” said Alan Osterland, chief of fisheries. However, Game and Fish is concerned that zebra and quagga mussels could make their way to Flaming Gorge. That’s why the department has developed a plan to act quickly if mussels are detected. “We want your help to finalize these rapid response plans and want you to be aware of the changes that could occur if mussels are found. Changes could be significant to boaters and others,” Osterland said. If mussels are detected at Flaming Gorge, boaters could see some of the following changes immediately.
(Sara DiRienzo (307-777-4540))
- WGFD -
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is on-track to gather ages from more than 4,000 big game teeth from the 2020 hunting season.
Continue reading...
Online registration process now permanent improvement
Wild bison application opens
Being outfitted in top-quality gear can go a long way for comfort and success, and this February, four lucky hunters will be one step ahead.
Wyoming Game and Fish is offering the exam online
The 2020 Annual Report of Grizzly Bear Management Captures, Relocations and Removals completed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is now available on the department website.
Written comments shall be accepted through 5 p.m. on April 2, 2021.
Tod Larson was recently selected as the new chief of policy and planning.
Sage grouse reproduction held steady in 2020 based on preliminary data from the wings of harvested chick and hen sage grouse.
Stay up to date on all Wyoming Game and Fish news either by email or text message. Click the link below to get started.
CONNECT WITH US