The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds recreationists that many big game winter ranges on public lands in the Lander, Dubois, and Rawlins areas may have restrictions to either human presence or motor vehicles during the winter and spring months.

One purpose of seasonal restrictions is to minimize disturbance of big game animals in these areas when animals are most vulnerable to stress and displacement to less productive habitats. These important winter and parturition ranges can span the landscape and are often managed by different land management agencies, private landowners and non-governmental organizations. Land managers work together to coordinate closures that benefit wildlife.

The table below may help in planning your recreation this winter and may not encompass all closures or restrictions. Be sure to check with your local land management office and look for signs at trailheads for more guidance.