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Wyoming's Call of the Wild Hooks Big Fish on Jackson Lake

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:16:45 -0500

Wyoming's Call of the Wild Hooks Big Fish on Jackson Lake
New Berlin, WI - (January 30, 2011) - Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to showcase a heartwarming fishing episode of Wyoming's Call of the Wild. Set in the majestic Teton Mountains in northwestern Wyoming, host, Craig Conrad introduces Michael Dilworth (High School student at Golden High School - Colorado) to the world of trout fishing at Jackson Lake. Michael is active in school activities and lives with Downs Syndrome. Dilworth has not had a lot of luck getting into outdoors or catching a fish - however, his luck is about to CHANGE! You can watch this unforgettable episode on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

Burbot Bash Should Help Fish in Flaming Gorge

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:08:12 -0500

Two state wildlife agencies, four chambers of commerce and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area are joining forces to fight an unwelcome invader in Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

The culprit is an illegally stocked fish known as a burbot or ling, a freshwater cod native to waters east of the Continental Divide.

Hi Mountain Seasonings Helps to Feed the Hungry on the Hunt.Fish.Feed Tour

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:17:40 -0400

RIVERTON, Wyoming - Hi Mountain Seasonings is pleased to announce that it is teaming up with the Sportsman Channel for upcoming Hunt.Fish.Feed. events. This unique outreach program, created by the Sportsman Channel in 2007, taps an underutilized food source-game meat and fish donated by sportsmen-to feed those struggling with hunger across America. Hi Mountain Seasonings, world renowned for its jerky cure and seasoning, will be adding flavor to the donated meat and fish at the upcoming events. Available in 16 robust flavors, Hi Mountain Western-Style Seasonings will provide the zest for great-tasting meals for the hungry.

What is the Wyoming Cutt-Slam?

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:18:44 -0400

A program designed to encourage anglers to learn more about Wyoming's cutthroat sub-species and develop more appreciation and support of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's cutthroat management program.

Arkansas Man Caught Falsifying Residency

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:57:34 -0400

Arkansas Man Caught Falsifying Residency

CODY-A sixty-year old resident of Rogers, Arkansas was recently fined $18,060 (eighteen thousand sixty dollars) in fines and lost his hunting privileges for 10 years for falsifying his residency status in order to purchase resident hunting licenses in Wyoming.

GAME AND FISH OFFERS SUMMER YOUTH CAMP

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:54:32 -0400

GREEN RIVER-- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department hopes some teenagers will unplug their iPods and cells phones and instead tune into outdoor recreation and conservation this summer.

The Game and Fish is offering teens ages 14-17 a camp where they can learn about wildlife and the outdoors, make new friends and create good memories. The Game and Fish annual WILD About O.R.E.O. Youth Conservation Camp is scheduled for Aug. 2-7, 2009. The department's Whiskey Mountain Wildlife Conservation Camp is located near Trail Lake, ten miles southeast of Dubois, Wyo.

GAME AND FISH TO HOST AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PUBLIC MEETINGS

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:53:47 -0400

CHEYENNE-- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will host a series of public information meetings on how the public can help protect Wyoming waters from a host of organisms, collectively known as aquatic invasive species. Aquatic invasive species are non-native organisms that represent a very real threat to the state because of the ecological, recreational and economic impacts they can have on water, fish, equipment and as well as irrigation, industrial and municipal uses of water.

SPORTSMEN SEEK BALANCE BETWEEN OIL AND GAS AND WILDLIFE ON PUBLIC LANDS

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:06:49 -0500

DENVER-A new poll released Thursday by Sportsmen for Responsible Energy Development (SFRED) shows hunters and anglers in the Rocky Mountain West are not willing to sacrifice fish and game resources to unchecked oil and gas extraction in their state.

GIFT IDEAS FROM THE GAME AND FISH

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:37:48 -0500

CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Alternative Enterprises Store has several new items this year for that hard-to-buy-for outdoor enthusiast. The store has items for anglers, hunters and in general, anyone interested in wildlife.

Hook and Cook - Recipes for Better Burbot

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:47:30 -0400

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.

Don't Miss Hunting & Fishing Heritage Expo Sept. 11-13 in Casper

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:46:10 -0400

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.

National Elk Refuge Hunting Permits to Be Issued Online

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:42:48 -0400

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.

Deputy Director Steve Ferrell named director of Wyoming Game and Fish

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:53:58 -0400

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.

Sage/Redington/Rio offer 8-wt Fly Fishing Outfit for Trout Unlimited Fundraiser

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:00:21 -0400

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.

It's Fun to Fool a Big Spooky Gator Trout

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:53:00 -0500

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.”