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Wildlife task force tackles preference points
… to date, giving hunters an opportunity to score one of the tags by saving points, often for more than 20 years. But … force has proposed a new weighted bonus system draw to the Legislature despite knowing it will disappoint many who are … But at that time … we were giving out 360 type-1 sheep tags and we were giving out about 1,300 moose tags,” he …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:50
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Changes may be coming to hunting regs
… presenting conclusions and recommendations to the Wyoming Legislature, Game and Fish Commission and governor to … are split, Sandrini is concerned that far more mule deer tags will be sold over white-tail. “If you have two … for both, and they would even be able to fill both tags. “This would allow for an individual that was …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:59
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Buffalo resident earns rare hunting opportunity
… to Washington. Created by Gov. Matt Mead and the Wyoming Legislature in 2013, the Super Tag raffle provides hunters a … sale now through Jan. 31, 2023, at the WGFD website. Super Tags for individual species cost $10 apiece, while Trifecta …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:50
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In the Laramie Mountains, too many elk and no easy fixes
… licenses doled out, and by 2009 distributed 5,000-plus tags for the zone, elk area seven, which treads into five counties: Albany, Carbon, Natrona, Converse and Platte. Now tags top 6,000. Managers also “dramatically liberalized” … The 18-member task force, appointed by leaders of the Legislature, governor’s office and Game and Fish, was …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:50
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Hungry elk frustrate landowners and wildlife managers
… to address with hunting quotas and seasons and the Wyoming Legislature is looking to address through legislation. … and adaptability hinder both hunters hoping to fill their tags and ranchers whose properties sustain damage, according … Harvest success, or how many hunters are able to fill their tags, varies from year to year, though Wyoming tends to lead …
admin - 01/03/2024 - 18:38
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Shot down, resuscitated: Hunting fee hike still alive
… and Fish Department to keep the other 60% of nonresident tags on the cheaper side. The theory of the two pools is … residents for five other species did make it through the Legislature a year ago.) In the process of examining whether … take away money-making nonresident elk, deer and pronghorn tags, Hicks and others explored options that could offset …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:50
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Coal mandate continues to cost electric customers
… located at the Wyodak complex outside Gillette. Both price tags far exceed the original costs of the plants, according … $2 million annually. In addition to the giant price tags, critics point to costly budget overruns and … power supply arrangements. “My view is that the Legislature stated a policy of favoring coal-fired …
admin - 02/19/2024 - 16:16
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Grizzly hunt in Wyoming could target upwards of 39 bears
… The explosion in anticipated grizzly hunting tags owes to a spike in the bear population — at least on … of grizzlies. But recent laws passed by the Montana Legislature could jeopardize Wyoming’s chances of managing … Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Hank Worsech that his legislature flouted the Endangered Species Act by passing a …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:50
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To sell, or not to sell, the Kelly parcel
… lawmakers this legislative season. The Wyoming Legislature is beginning to outline different futures for … setting a time limit for swap negotiations. The price tags are intended to deter a sale, Walters said, adding that … outcry when officials said that, without approval from the Legislature to sell the parcel to the National Park Service, …
admin - 02/19/2024 - 16:16
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Wyoming Wildlife Task Force recommends splitting white-tailed, mule deer licenses
… SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and … deer were harvested in the same area. The Wyoming Legislature discussed the issue twice previously, most … double the expense of hunting deer in Wyoming since two tags would now be required for the same opportunities …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:28