Lander Regional Office Front Sign

Lander Region

The Lander Region of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department covers a stretch of central Wyoming from peaks of the Wind River Mountains east to Boysen Reservoir and from Dubois to Rawlins with points in between.  We house employees who manage fisheries, wildlife, and habitat within the Region as well as a few statewide management sections like nongame and large carnivore.

 

Latest News

brown trout underwater
WGFD Regional News
Central Wyoming fishing and habitat outlook for 2026
Anglers heading to the central Wyoming area will find that despite a lower than average snowpack, many of the region’s premier fisheries are in excellent health. The timing of the spring runoff is expected to be earlier than average, which will shift the window for prime stream fishing but is unlikely to dampen the overall…
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mule deer buck crossing highway

Wind River to Grand Tetons wildlife crossing project

See the wildlife crossing project planned for the Dubois area.

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Pheasant Releases in the Region

See up-to-date information about pheasant releases in the Lander Region.

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bighorn sheep at Whiskey Mountain

Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep

Learn about the herd and the department's management plan.

Regional Photo Gallery

  • Two people affixing a collar to a cow laying on the ground. There is snow on the ground and bushes can be seen in the background.
    Cow elk collared in Lander
  • Red fox running in snow - WGFD Biologist Stan Harter
    Red fox running in the snow
  • Green Mountain aspen - WGFD Biologist Amy Anderson
    Aspen on Green Mountain
  • Lander Office Visitor Center
    Lander Region Office visitor center
  • Electrofishing in Lander
    Electrofishing along the Popo Agie River
Lander office map
Regional Office:
Lander Regional Office
260 Buena Vista
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2688
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