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Months of planning have passed and it’s finally hunting season for some. But before you hit the trail this fall, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to remind people who recreate in bear country to take safety precautions and be on the lookout for bears — and signs of bears. Besides the fact that hunters and bears are often in the same places at the same time during the fall, hunters face an increased potential for bear encounters due to several factors associated with their activities. They often pursue game quietly, making it dif...
The anticipation for hunters has been building for months, and now the time has come or is rapidly approaching as seasons for big and small game are about to open across Wyoming. Some trends — good and bad — figure to hold true once again in 2024. Mother Nature always plays a role in hunter success and animal survival, as does the time and effort put forth by hunters. Whether you are after pronghorn along the sagebrush plains, deer or elk in the foothills, bighorn sheep high in the mountains or birds along the flatlands and wetlands, check out...
Starting this year, all licensed sage grouse hunters will be required to carry a free, annual sage grouse hunting permit. This new regulation aims to enhance the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s efforts to survey sage grouse hunters and gather valuable data on their hunting experiences. Who needs the free sage grouse permit? - All licensed sage grouse hunters must carry the permit alongside their game bird license. This requirement applies to daily, annual, lifetime and pioneer license holders. - Wyoming hunters under the age of 14 are e...
Hunting season is around the corner for some locations throughout Wyoming. No matter the species or method of harvest, it’s wise to know and follow a few safety tips to make sure that dream hunt doesn’t turn into a tragedy. Katie Simpson, Wyoming Game and Fish Department hunter education coordinator, and numerous hunter education instructors in the state use the acronym T.A.B.K. as a reminder of four key safety elements: - Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded. - Always point your muzzle in a safe direction. - Be sure of your target and what...
Gerald Crist’s hunting season just got a little busier. The Greybull resident had three big game licenses secured, but in mid-June Crist added a fourth as he won the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle. For the sixth consecutive year, Governor Mark Gordon donated a bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation. The raffle, open to Wyoming residents only, raised $8,380 this year. “I was glad to call Gerald Crist to deliver the good news that he was the winner of such an iconic Wyoming hunt,” Gordon said. “I want to thank all those who...