Game and Fish encourage public participation regarding proposed changes to regulations 

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to speak on two separate public meetings that will be taking place on May 19.  

These public meetings will cover regulation changes being proposed by Game and Fish. The Department is seeking public input and comments to be submitted to the Commission before any proposed regulations are acted upon. 

C. Schmidt

The second meeting offered by the Sheridan Region will be an in-person public meeting at 5 p.m. also on May 19, at the Sheridan Regional Office. Find a link to those proposed changes and Statement of Reasons, here. 

Schmidt wished to direct the public to a specific proposed change as it contains “nuances” that may affect certain landowners; Chapter 44: Regulation for Issuance of Licenses, Permits, Stamps, Tags, Preference Points and Competitive Raffle Chances.

C. Schmidt

Another meeting will be taking place virtually, at 3 p.m. May 19, to discuss changes to Chapter 22: Watercraft Regulations and Chapter 46: Fishing Regulations. 

According to the Department, an in-person meeting will not be held in the Sheridan Region on chapters 22 and 46, but members of the public are encouraged to join the virtual meeting and are able to provide comments online. 

During this meeting, fisheries managers will present information regarding proposed regulation changes. The virtual meeting on Zoom can be joined by clicking here. 

Written comments for each of the chapters listed above will be accepted through 5 p.m. June 10, at public meetings, online or by mailing: 

Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Regulations 

3030 Energy Lane

Casper, WY 82604 

All public comments shall be presented to the Game and Fish Commission prior to the public hearing at its July 2025 to be held in Evanston.