Pinedale Region to host public meeting to discuss Chapter 52 and 71 proposed regulation changes
PINEDALE– A public meeting will be held in Pinedale to gather public input and answer questions regarding the proposed changes to Chapter 52 (Take of Nongame Wildlife from within Wyoming) and the addition of Chapter 71 (Commercially Guided Fishing Boats) of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Regulations.
The meeting will take place at the Pinedale Regional Office, located at 432 Mill St, on July 7 at 6 p.m. For a complete list of all other public meetings, please visit the Game and Fish website.
Proposed updates to Chapter 52, prompted by recent legislative action, officially reclassify otters as nongame wildlife, clarifying their management status within the state. The regulation further establishes requirements for individuals to report and turn over any unintentionally taken otters. Proposed updates also clarify requirements for reporting and tagging unintentionally taken gray and swift foxes to aid in species management.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is proposing a new regulation, effective January 1, 2026, to govern commercially guided fishing boats and trailers, as directed by the Wyoming Legislature earlier this year. This regulation will establish registration requirements, annual fees, and the issuance of registration stickers. It also details record-keeping requirements for boat owners and outlines reasons for registration revocation.
Copies of the proposed regulations are available on the Game and Fish website and at the Pinedale Game and Fish office.
The public is encouraged to attend and submit comments. Written comments must be received by 5 p.m. on July 31 for the Commission's review before its Sept. 9-10 meeting in Lander.
Comments can be submitted online, at a public meeting or mailed to:
Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Regulations
3030 Energy Lane
Casper, WY 82604
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Every effort will be made for reasonable accommodations by contacting the nearest Game and Fish office.
