Kaycee to Buffalo animal crossing will use existing structures

When the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Riverton for their last meeting of 2021 the group concluded a big year for wildlife management. 

One of the primary projects that received full funding was the Kaycee to Buffalo Wildlife Initiative. The Commission allocated $500,000 to the wildlife crossing initiative to be located on Interstate 25. With the additional $500,000, the $3.8 million dollar project is now fully funded.

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Game and Fish Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt told listeners that the plan is to utilize existing structures, not to build overpasses, saving thousands of dollars.

According to Schmidt, financial support came from 17 different funding sources, including partners, local government and donations from the public.