No planned change to opening times on Sheridan Regional WHMAs 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Sheridan Regional Office does not plan on extending closures of the Wildlife Habitat Management Areas in the region. 

Game and Fish Public Information Specialist for the Sheridan Region, Christina Schmidt, told Sheridan Media the Wildlife Habitat Management Areas in the Sheridan region will open at their standard time. 

The Ed O. Taylor, Amsden Creek, Ellis and Bud Love WHMAs are scheduled to open at 8 a.m., May 15. 

The Kerns WHMA is scheduled to open at 8 a.m., June 1.

Game and Fish reminds recreationists to be cautious around wildlife during the spring and to be bear aware. Those who recreate in bear habitat should remain alert and be aware of the potential for encounters with bears. Hike in a group and make noise as you travel so you don’t surprise a bear or other wildlife. Learn to recognize areas of heavy bear use by knowing how to identify tracks, scats and diggings, and if you smell a carcass, avoid it. Flocks of magpies or ravens often indicate a nearby potential food source for bears. 

To learn more, please visit the Bear Wise Wyoming website.