Species Profiles
Learn more about the 800 species the Wyoming Game and Fish Department manages and begin by looking at one of the species profile pages.
Bighorn Sheep
Often nestled amidst the rocky terrain of North America's Rocky Mountains, the bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) stand as enduring symbols of ruggedness and…
Elk
Elk are the second largest member of the deer family. They appear tan or light brown in color with dark neck manes. Males have large branched antlers.
Kokanee
The kokanee is a type of salmon.
Moose
Moose are large animals with massive antlers, thick fur, and long legs, adapted for life in cold environments.
Mule deer
The mule deer is an iconic ungulate of the American West. It has a distinctive black forehead and a light gray face, and its most distinctive feature is its…
Osprey
The osprey is a large fish-eating raptor. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.