Lucy Diggins-Wold 307-875-3225, ext. 18607
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Women from all over the state enjoyed a weekend at the Becoming and Outdoor Woman Workshop near Dubois.
WGFD fisheries biologists are studying native fish like roundtail chub in southwest Wyoming.
students learned about bear safety and biology with Lucy Diggins Wold.
These kids are having fun doing Project WILD's Oh Deer!
The BLM and WGFD burned another couple sections in the Burdick and Perkins units
Weather conditions will continue to be monitored per policy with any planned burn.
WGFD fisheries biologist Jessica Dugan and Geoffrey Gerdis use a backpack shocker to sample smaller tributaries to the Blacks Fork River in southwest Wyoming.
rock sills installed to hold water levels and provide more cover for fish.
Please make sure your watercraft is registered, has an AIS decal and all safety equipment of proper size is in reach for you and your passengers.
This little guy was pretty mellow for a badger! Green River Animal Control Officers and WGFD game warden Cody Schoonover used a catchpole to pick him up and relocate him away from humans. All is well..........
Baggs Wildlife Biologist Sam Stephens (right) and Ryan Kindermann (left) set up wire to snare a bear and collect its hair as it passes through. DNA will help identify bear species and gender of the bear.
Project WILD activities are a great way for students to learn about wildlife in a fun and meaningful way! Contact Lucy Wold at 307-875-3225 to find about Project WILD and Project Learning Tree workshops in your area.
If you want to hunt or fish on these access areas please go to the WGFD website under the Access Tab to learn more about ranch rules, opening and closing dates and how to get permission slips for these areas.
(left to right) Shawn Espinosa, Dr. James Sedinger, Phil Street, Dr. Patricia Deibert and Tom Christiansen, WGFD Sage-grouse Program Coordinator
students from Green River and Rock Springs learn about tracking fish with biologist Troy Laughlin at Camp WILD.
Aquatic Habitat Biologist Kevin Spence and Fisheries Biologist Troy Laughlin show students how the trap works and how it is used for beaver research.
Women learned to start fires in a mock survival situation at Wyoming BOW.
women made their own shelters in a mock survival situation.
Women had to locate and purify water as part of their survival practical.
Green River resident Jacki Allison spotted this Great egret in a park. Her husband Les Allison took the photo. Rivers and ponds are excellent places to spot birds in the early morning hours. Thanks to the Allison's for this fun bird spy!
Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies also recognized the Outstanding Citizen Wildlife Contributor by honoring Joshua Coursey and Joey Faigl from Wyoming. Coursey and Faigl were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Wyoming conservation efforts, including the formation of a new conservation organization called Muley Fanatics Foundation. They have developed grassroots support for wildlife enhancement work, wildlife research and youth involvement in wildlife conservation.
This female ornate box turtle is not native to WY but was found roaming down a lonely street in Rock Springs. This is the second one found in Sweetwater County and they are native to the Great Plains. Luckily, she got a free ride back to Nebraska!
This owl was spotted in the evening on August 3 near Anvil Draw on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. These owls are 8-11 inches tall and feed on insects, lizards, small rodents, some fruits and seeds and an occasional mourning dove.
Wade Henderson and volunteer Rylee Caigle help Green River fisheries crew survey Bear River cutthroat trout in the Bear River to monitor their growth. The fish were stocked by Game and Fish earlier in the year and fin clipped.
Thanks to the Muley Fanatic Foundation, students will be able to shoot archery again at the WGFD regional Camp WILD. MFF also purchased Project WILD manuals and are sponsors for local educator workshops. Thank you Muley Fanatics!
WGFD Youth Camp is back! Wyoming high school boy and girls enjoyed a week at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp. Contact Ashley Leonard for more details about conservation camp at 307-777-4535.
Baggs Game Warden Kim Olson and Green River Wildlife Biologist Patrick Burke were able to tranquilize the two elk and release them alive and well on Delaney Rim.
This doe and twin fawns were spotted feeding on Little Mountain September 6, 2018.
This doe and twin fawn antelope were seen feeding on Little Mountain on September 6, 2018.
WLCI Coordinator Jim Wasseen (left) and GR Aquatic Habitat Biologist Kevin Spence monitoring yearly growth of aspen in an enclosure on Little Mountain. Thanks to all who assisted in building the fence exclosure.
Kokanee Salmon season may be closed, but fishing is going to just get better, as water temperatures cool this fall. Fishing for small Lake trout, those less than 25 inches, is heating up. Fisheries biologists with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) recommend anglers take advantage of the glorious fall weather and get out and harvest a limit of Lake trout less than 25 inches.
Green River Wildlife Coordinator Mark Zornes checks an antelope hunter near Kemmerer.
Injured birds are taken to Teton or Wind River Raptor Rehabilitation facilities and we are very thankful for their hard work! Do not attempt to capture injured animals. Call your local Game and Fish Office and they will respond as soon as they can.
This young lady did everything right when hunting her first antelope! Green River Wildlife Managment Coordinator Mark Zornes checks her animal in Kemmerer.
Cokeville Game Warden Neil Hymas snapped this shot of a first antelope harvest.
First deer for a young lady. Cokeville Game Warden Neil Hymas checked this happy family.
Another successful youth deer hunter near Cokeville.
Mountain View Game Warden Allen Deru snapped this photo of a successful pronghorn antelope hunter in his District.
Baggs Game Warden Kim Olson snapped this shot of successful deer hunters in her District.
Baggs hunter Sam Stephens shows off his buck mule deer. Sam looks conspicuously like the Baggs Wildlife Biologist!
Baggs Game Warden Kim Olson snapped this photo of successful black bear hunter Brianna Booth in her District.
Baggs Game Warden Kim Olson found this note from a conscientious hunter letting her know where to find the tenderloins!
The boy scouts from Green River and their leaders dissected owl pellets to learn more about the food chain and an owl's predator and prey characteristics.
Steve Scharosch and Lucy Wold enjoyed a day of turkey hunting in central Wyoming.
Another moose harvested from HA 36.
elk harvested on Bear River Divide Hunter Management Area
Good day for bird hunters
The Burbot Bash and Ding the Ling Ice Fishing Derbies are coming soon. Maybe you will be the one to catch a tagged burbot!
Lots of snow means good amounts of water for wildlife and their habitat!
John is wearing a big smile AND his ice safety spikes in case he falls through the ice.
Thanks to Sportsman's Warehouse for their help at the ice fishing clinic on January 17.
Team Lucero catches a nice burbot near Buckboard.
Utah's Ryan Mosely and an officer with the US Forest Service scan burbot for a tag at the Manila Fairgrounds.
Stephen Siddons and John Walrath WGFD fisheries biologists collect data at the Manila Fairgrounds.
Happy youth angler with burbot
Green River Fisheries Supervisor Robb Keith measures a burbot entered into the smallest burbot category.
Educators participated in Oh Deer from Project WILD to learn about migrating mule deer and their habitat needs.
Educators learned how animals communicate with each other and explored the activity Sounds Around.
Kemmerer Game Warden Chris Baird and volunteer instructor Annemarie Albins teach students how to safely pass a firearm to each other.
Students learn how to layer their clothing so survive the nasty Wyoming weather.
Team Kings of Ling pose with their large burbot.
Team Burbot Bashers pose with the largest catch of the day.
Burbot were weighed and measured in La Barge, WY
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