Wildlife

As the shed antler season opening is coming soon, the Forest Service is reminding that rules need to be followed and they provided an example of what happens when you ignore them. The Bridger Teton National Forest is reporting that a former Jackson resident has been sentenced for illegally collecting shed elk antlers outside legal dates. In April 2021, Joshua Anders Rae … [Read more...] about Follow the rules on shed antlers or else

As winter begins to give way to warmer weather, the Wyoming Department of Health has issued a warning about the ongoing threat posed by rabies., a deadly but preventable disease. In Wyoming, bats and skunks are the main sources of the deadly disease and can spread it to people and pets through bites and scratches. Dr. Emily Curren is the state public health veterinarian with … [Read more...] about Rabies a concern in Wyoming

Winter has been hard on Western Wyoming wildlife and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is worried about both pronghorn and mule deer. In addition to the harsh winter conditions, biologists Managers are also working with the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory to investigate a rare disease outbreak in pronghorn south of Pinedale. Since mid-February, between 250-300 … [Read more...] about Wyoming’s winter a worry for wildlife

Bear rules went into effect over the weekend in the town of Jackson. Those rules require a bear-proof garbage can is some parts of town. Bear Conflict Zones Last fall, the Jackson Town Council approved an ordinance that mandates the use of bear-resistant containers in what are called bear-conflict zones inside the city limits. Those zones consist of property adjacent to public … [Read more...] about Bear rules and wildlife feeding laws in effect

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants you to be an AIS inspector. The department is offering training sessions for residents who want to become certified Wyoming aquatic invasive species inspectors. They provide the skills necessary to inspect personally-owned and other watercraft. The sessions will include classroom instruction, question-and-answer session and a … [Read more...] about Learn AIS inspection from Wyoming Game and Fish