Game and Fish seeks public comments on 2016 hunting season

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s public comment period on 2016 hunting season setting regulations is now open. Individuals interested in the changes to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s regulations are encouraged to attend statewide public meetings or provide written input. Online commenting is available as well.

Members of the public can provide comments through the Game and Fish Public Meeting website, by mail, or through a series of statewide public meetings. Public meetings run March 10 through March 21, 2016. The public meeting in Thermopolis is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. in the meeting room at Big Horn Federal.

“Your thoughts on these regulations and the hunting season are deeply welcomed.” said Game and Fish Director Scott Talbott.

The deadline for submitting public comment through any medium is 5 p.m. Friday, March 25. All written comments will be presented to the Commission for consideration prior to their April 21-22.