Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Record-setting low snowpack and warm temperatures are creating less than ideal fishing conditions.

Experts hope the data will help inform conservation strategies.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory tested more than 5,300 samples in 2025. It detected chronic wasting disease in 3 new deer and 6 new elk hunt areas.

The aquatic invasive species are a threat to lake habitats. Game and Fish officials say this is a reminder that watercraft need to be inspected year round.

Sublette County’s Roberts changed his plea to guilty of felony animal cruelty at an in-person hearing. It was the first time he’s spoken publicly since the 2024 incident that sparked global outrage.

Anglers should keep an eye out for patchy, windblown and variable ice conditions, and take extra cautions this season.

Jeff Davis resigned from the Colorado agency last year instead of being fired as part of a settlement agreement.

Adults can submit their best depiction of the fish through March 31 and the student competition closes on April 10.

Registration costs $325 per boat and needs to be renewed annually.

The zones are managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and make up more than 500,000 acres of land, with access to more than 200 miles of streams.