Wyoming Fishing News

Burbot, or ling, may look funny, but despite their eel-like apperance, they are excellent eating. Try our tips for catching burbot this summer (see the Green River Regional News Story), then use one of these recipes to bring your burbot to the table. Burbot are members of the cod family, so be creative and try your own recipes using burbot instead.

CASPER-- A day outside is a great way to learn new skills, have fun and connect with family, friends or just yourself. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department hopes you'll start your outdoor adventures at the Wyoming Hunting & Fishing Heritage Expo, Sept. 11-13 in Casper.

JACKSON-- National Elk Refuge Manager Steve Kallin and Wyoming Game and Fish Department Jackson Region Wildlife Supervisor Tim Fuchs announce the initiation of a new online application process for obtaining elk hunting permits for the National Elk Refuge. Wyoming Game and Fish Department staff have worked closely with refuge personnel to expand the State's computerized system for its Private Lands Public Wildlife (PLPW) access program to include the National Elk Refuge.

Steve Ferrell, who has been deputy director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department since 1999, has been named the new director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department by Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal. Ferrell, who started at Arizona Game and Fish in 1975, succeeds current Wyoming Game and Fish Director Terry Cleveland, who will retire on June 30 after 39 years of service with his department.

Bainbridge Island, Washington - The top names in Fly Fishing have joined forces together to put togther a world-class fly fishing outfit as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited-Alaska to help with their efforts protecting the Bristol Bay watershed.

Nothing like a good snow year to ignite enthusiasm for escapes to locations where engine heaters are unknown and four-wheel-drive is unnecessary for driveway access.

Such thinking recently forced Bruun to tap frequent flier mileage for a brief visit to Florida’s Indian River. As usual, even before I boarded the jet, abusive remarks from Sunshine Staters began flying: “When is the ‘Typhoid Mary’ of bad weather arriving?” and “Bruun must be coming: The Weather Channel is predicting a cold front with accompanying rain and tornado warnings.”

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I have the opportunity to present the inaugural issue of MARLIN WORLD.

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The idea for Outdoorsman Exchange came about in an instant, but in a way it was sometime in the making – we just didn’t realize it at the time.

For years my husband, Paul, has wanted to go on an elk hunt. I’ve encouraged him many times. He and his brothers talk how they should all go elk hunting out west with their Dad before age took its toll on him. Pursuit of that dream sounded good but there was always the financial reality check that held my husband back. He couldn’t justify spending money on a guided hunting trip and felt a guided trip was the only way to go for a successful hunt. This voice inside kept telling him - we need to save money for more sensible things like kids braces, college funds, etc. Most everyone can relate to these thoughts, unless you’re an heir to a fortune.

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are advising state residents to be mindful about mercury levels in fish they eat. In addition to some saltwater fish, the agencies are advising caution when consuming certain fish from Big Horn, Seminoe and Pathfinder reservoirs.

CASPER - As Wyoming's 2007 hunting seasons are waning, dreams of future hunts begin to take shape and many include sharing this special time in the field with new hunters. One of the first responsibilities for new hunters is the enrollment and completion of a hunter education class. Hunter education, in Wyoming, is required by state statute for hunters born on or after January 1, 1966.