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Teton bighorn hunt puzzles backcountry skiers
… They wonder: Why increase tags while considering decreasing skiing to protect sheep? … same time land managers are mulling decreasing recreational access to protect the same herd. “I think there is … have feedback, or concerns, she encouraged them to submit public comments when draft regulations are published. …
admin - 02/19/2024 - 16:16
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Changes may be coming to hunting regs
… to the allocation of hunting opportunity, sportsperson access and other issues. The topics will be identified by … This allows maximum flexibility in management and public input,” Sandrini said. Sandrini added that he was … are split, Sandrini is concerned that far more mule deer tags will be sold over white-tail. “If you have two …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:59
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In the Laramie Mountains, too many elk and no easy fixes
… have learned to take refuge on private property, away from public lands hunters. In Wyoming, where elk are … licenses doled out, and by 2009 distributed 5,000-plus tags for the zone, elk area seven, which treads into five … toward public land hunters gave poor marks to ease of access in area seven and scored its “room to breathe” …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:50
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Hungry elk frustrate landowners and wildlife managers
… and adaptability hinder both hunters hoping to fill their tags and ranchers whose properties sustain damage, according … the Bighorns (where land is primarily privately owned) is access. Hunting opportunities vary on private land … Another tool that Game and Fish has used on public land is habitat treatment to generate more feed for …
admin - 01/03/2024 - 18:38
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The cost of transparency
… policies at the school district mulled a request for public data. But it didn’t take long to find a $500 flat … cases their highest paid administrator. The resulting price tags ranged from nothing to several thousand dollars to view … ask for copies. Local governments were required to provide access to documents without charge. But a court case …
Publisher - 03/13/2024 - 18:07
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Winter crushes Wyoming Range mule deer fawns
… department is considering cutting 1,100 doe-fawn antelope tags and slashing pronghorn buck tags by half for the … so far. To fatten up, animals need to be able to access summer ranges — and viable winter ranges. … order for designating and protecting migrations on public lands. Bailey, meanwhile, asked Gordon to give …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:50
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To sell, or not to sell, the Kelly parcel
… development but still allow for hunting, grazing and public access. The 10-year renewal limit on a possible … setting a time limit for swap negotiations. The price tags are intended to deter a sale, Walters said, adding that …
admin - 02/19/2024 - 16:16
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Wyoming Wildlife Task Force recommends splitting white-tailed, mule deer licenses
… to the allocation of hunting opportunity and sportsperson access. Currently, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department … the proposed legislation failed both times, Nesvik said. Public comment during the committee meeting was … 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
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House kills proposed ‘bonus point’ system for moose, sheep hunts
… issues related to the allocation of hunting opportunity and access. The task force recommended the current … force member Rusty Bell told Park County residents during a public meeting in December. Newsome spoke in favor of … we’ve had a contract with those who have put in for these tags for 30 years, and now we’re going to come in and say …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:50
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2022 - A look back - the year's top stories
… via Zoom, and Gov. Mark Gordon and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder were also present. The … Raymond Norris and Patricia Baumann filed a petition for access to public records and for declaratory judgment and … said that they didn’t understand how splitting the tags provided better management if individuals could still …
admin - 09/11/2023 - 22:59