The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Sheridan Region invites the public to upcoming community conversations about mule deer. These discussions will allow landowners, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts to engage directly with Game and Fish to share their insights and discuss the future of Wyoming’s mule deer management. 

The meetings will not have formal presentations, but will instead offer participants the opportunity to ask questions and visit with wildlife biologists and game wardens about the conservation and management of local herds.

These informal meetings will be held at the following locations. Members of the public are welcome to stop in at any time during the listed hours:

Sheridan

• Saturday, Nov. 23  
  9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rocky Mountain Discount Sports (440 Broadway Street)
  
   
• Saturday, Nov. 23 
  1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Sportsman’s Warehouse (524 E. Brundage Lane)

Buffalo

• Saturday, Nov. 23 
  10 a.m. to noon at The Sports Lure (66 South Main Street)

Gillette

• Sunday, Dec. 8 
  9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rocky Mountain Discount Sports (4706 South Douglas Highway)
  
   
• Sunday, Dec. 8
  11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sportsman’s Warehouse (91 Town Center Drive)

“Mule deer are an iconic Wyoming species and their conservation and management is a priority for many hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and others,” said Tim Thomas, Sheridan Region Wildlife Management Coordinator. “We encourage the public to participate in these opportunities to share their perspectives on mule deer in Wyoming.”

Mule deer populations have been in decline throughout the West for many years. Game and Fish is working to better understand this dynamic and conserve mule deer in Wyoming through various efforts including the statewide Mule Deer Monitoring Project. 

Based on the results of a 2023 hunter attitude survey, Wyoming hunters would like more of a voice in the future of this species’ management. These focused conversations are designed to connect the public with wildlife managers to facilitate discussion and provide space for diverse perspectives.

Mule Deer Community Conversations are being held across the state this fall. To learn more about Wyoming’s mule deer and ongoing conservation and management efforts, visit the Game and Fish mule deer webpage.