WG&F gathers vital information at check stations

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department man’s check stations throughout the region during hunting season, allowing staff to record biological data. These stations are not just a good way to contribute to Game and Fish information gathering, it’s also the law. 

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Game and Fish Sheridan Region Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt reminded hunters to stop at the stations and have a conversation with the biologists and wardens manning the post.

C. Schmidt

If you encounter a game check station on the highway to or from your hunting destination, you are required by law to stop. Even if you have not harvested an animal. These check stations serve primarily for the collection of data.

Depending on your hunt area, disease samples might be collected for brucellosis or chronic wasting disease. All of this information helps wildlife managers better manage Wyoming’s local game populations. 

Any station will be well marked with highway signs, so when you see them, stop and check in.

Learn more by checking the Wyoming Game and Fish website by clicking here.