Fishing
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Wyoming Game and Fish is announcing a contest for kids who are interested in hunting, with the grand prize of free, lifetime hunting licenses. The department says, “the application period for the Tom Easterly Memorial Award is now open and youth in the Big Horn Basin are encouraged to apply.” Kids who are between the…
New statistics show how and why Wyoming’s outdoor recreation industry is attracting people and money – and how it’s contributing to the state’s bottom line. The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative at the University of Wyoming, in partnership with the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, has compiled a report to document several…
Travis Marshall, President of Combat Warriors Inc., Wyoming Chapter, spoke about the mission statement of their group, why they take veterans who have seen combat out into the wildness to hunt, fish and camp. Irvin Reed, Vice President, also related how he got involved in Combat Warriors Inc. and how “outdoor therapy” really helps vets…
Joe Tilden, Park County Commissioner for 12 years, spoke about the future of Park County, the grizzly bear and wolf population, and what he is looking forward to in retirement. He also touched on being an Outfitter for over 20 years and why he still goes out into the mountains.
Zack Bowman, author of the book “Mountain Drifter“, spoke about why he became a hunting guide in the most remote place in the Lower 48. That place is in Wyoming and is called the Thorofare. Zack talks about his upbringing, how he arrived in Cody, and some of his more memorable hunting guide adventures.
Wyoming Game and Fish will do its annual bear spray giveaway in Cody, Jackson, Lander, and Pinedale – communities where bears coexist with hunters and anglers. In cooperation with Safari Club International Foundation and American Bear Foundation, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will distribute bear spray to hunters and anglers at no cost. At…
As we enter the dog days of summer, Wyoming Game and Fish asks all anglers to consider the heat next time they cast a line to ensure native fish have the best chance of surviving the season Due to high temperatures and drought conditions across Wyoming, the state’s streams and rivers are flowing with less…
Any anglers fishing in Wyoming’s waters will want to consult the new guidelines for mercury consumption, so everyone can safely enjoy the catch of the day. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming Department of Health have issued updated guidelines for anglers who eat fish caught in Wyoming waters. The new fish consumption…
Laurel Thompson, Outreach Coordinator for the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Office, came on SYP to talk about all the great things to do in the Big Horn Basin. From hiking trails to boating and fishing to dinosaur bones and tracks, there is something for everyone to see and do here in Park County.
Families and children under 14 are invited to attend the annual Cody Kids Fishing Day event Saturday, June 4th from 9 a.m. to noon at Beck Lake Recreation Area. Folks can register at 8 a.m. at the entrance of the recreation area near 14th street. “This is a great opportunity for Cody area families to…