Hunter input requested for 2018 hunting seasons

WGF   3-17-18

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct public information gathering meetings in southeast Wyoming to discuss 2018 hunting season proposals for big game animals and game birds.

During the meetings, Game and Fish personnel will be available to discuss the proposed 2018 hunting seasons for local hunt areas. Public input is valued and an important part of the season setting process. The Game and Fish Department encourages hunters to take this opportunity to participate in wildlife management by attending a local meeting at the following locations:

Laramie:  6 p.m. Monday, April 2 at the University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center, located at the intersection of E. Lewis Street and 10th Street.

Live, online coverage of the big game and game bird discussion will be available during the April 2 Laramie meeting. Participants will be able to view the live forum and ask questions via computer by logging on to:  https://zoom.us/j/859975300

Other meeting locations:

Wheatland: 6 p.m. Monday, March 26 at the Platte County Library, 904 9th Street.

Saratoga: 6 p.m. Monday, March 26 at the Saratoga Town Hall, 110 East Spring Street.

Torrington: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Platte Valley Bank, 2201 Main Street.

Cheyenne: 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at WGFD Headquarters building, 5400 Bishop Blvd.

​Written comments shall be accepted through 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at public meetings or by mailing: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Regulations, 3030 Energy Lane, Casper, WY 82604, or online at http://wgfd.wyo.gov.

Copies of the proposed regulations are available on the Department website and at the address above in accordance with Chapter 1 Regulation Governing Access to Public Records.

Written comments received by the department shall be presented to the Game and Fish Commission prior to their April 24-25 meeting in Lander.