Input sought for 2019 hunting seasons

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct six open-house meetings throughout the Bighorn Basin with one final meeting in Cody to discuss 2019 hunting season proposals for game birds and big game.

During the open houses, Game and Fish personnel will be available to discuss proposed changes to 2019 hunting seasons for local hunt areas. A final meeting, during which statewide seasons may be discussed, will be held from 6-8 p.m. March 28 at the Park County Library in Cody.

Public input is valued and an important part of the season setting process. “We encourage the public to take this opportunity to attend a local meeting,” said Corey Class, wildlife management coordinator for the Cody area. “To accommodate those who can’t attend a meeting in-person, online commenting forms and other related information will be posted under the Get Involved tab at wgfd.wyo.gov.”

The meeting in Thermopolis is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 6-8 p.m. at Big Horn Federal. A meeting is also scheduled in Worland for Monday, March 18, 6-8 p.m. at the Washakie County Fairgrounds.

Written comments may be submitted at the meetings, online or by mail to: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Attn: Regulations, 3030 Energy Lane, Casper, WY 82604. All written comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019, and are provided to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission and field personnel for review.

The State of Wyoming supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Every effort will be made for reasonable accommodations by contacting the Cody Region Game and Fish office.