Get Outside! (with Wyoming Game and Fish)

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2022 Hunt Season Outlook May 20, 2022

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Wyoming Game & Fish Deputy Wildlife Division Chief Doug Brimeyer talks with us about 2022 hunt seasons approved by the Wyoming Game & Fish Commission in April.

Upper Powder River Mule Deer Study Mar 11, 2022

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A study of mule deer in the Sheridan region of Wyoming was recently concluded by Wyoming Game and Fish Department biologists to evaluate the condition of the Upper Powder River Mule Deer herd, which has been under management objectives of 18,000 for several years. The study has provided an interesting look into the daily life and happenings of mule deer in this region.

HornyHead Chub Transplant Dec 21, 2021

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Fisheries biologists with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently wrapped up a four-year project to return one of the rarest fish species in Wyoming…back to its once native range. It's considered a "glacial relic" species. This fish species has a lot of history….and is pretty cool to look at too. Today on Get Outside are fisheries biologists Steve Gale from the department’s Laramie region, and Paul Gerrity from the Lander region….

Clear Creek Telemetry Study Oct 14, 2021

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An interesting study is underway in Northeast Wyoming to give biologists important data on fish behavior, movement patterns, and habitat uses...

Wyoming Game and Fish answers CWD questions from the public Apr 12, 2021

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Wyoming Game and Fish personnel get questions from everyday hunters and the general public about CWD. On this podcast, listen as Game and Fish discusses some of these common questions and common misconceptions about chronic wasting disease in Wyoming.

Carcass transport rules critical in Wyoming CWD fight Apr 12, 2021

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Why are carcass transport and disposal some of the most important topics in managing CWD in Wyoming? Join us for this podcast and find out.

How Wyoming Game and Fish approaches CWD surveillance Apr 12, 2021

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In order to make informed management decisions about CWD, Game and Fish wildlife biologist’s in Wyoming need to have a good idea of how much disease is occurring in their wildlife populations. This podcast discusses in-depth how that information is gathered, utilizing CWD surveillance and monitoring in Wyoming.

Planning for CWD management in Wyoming Apr 12, 2021

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Learn about the Wyoming CWD Management Plan approved by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission in 2020. Podcast guests will give us a summary and some insight into the plan, as well as discuss how the Management Plan emerged through the use of a collaborative CWD working group process.

Find out the basics of CWD and its effect on Wyoming's deer and elk Apr 12, 2021

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CWD 101 will introduce us to a disease of considerable concern to Wyoming’s deer and elk populations. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD as it is more commonly referred, is a prominent disease of cervids in Wyoming and CWD 101, is a basic introduction to this disease.

Wyoming Game and Fish raises cool and warm water fish species Apr 11, 2021

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The Wyoming Game and Department is testing to see if they can effectively raise cool and warm water fish species, like walleye. Find out what makes this type of fish different and what the challenges are in raising them. And find out why all this effort could be a boon for anglers.