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The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Riverton this week for their last meeting of 2021. According to the Game and Fish, this concludes a big year for wildlife management; the Commission allocated $500,000 to the Kaycee to Buffalo wildlife crossing initiative on Interstate 25, which fully-funds the $3.8 million dollar project.
The planned fencing and underpasses will reduce accidents with mule deer and white-tailed deer on a 15-mile stretch of road. Support came from 17 different funding sources, including partners, local government and donations from the public.
“We’re grateful to everyone who has supported this project— including private and public donors, Johnson County and private landowners,” Game and Fish Deputy Director of External Operations Angi Bruce said. “This stretch of I-25 has the second-highest vehicle-wildlife collision rate in the state, and we’re eager to start work to make a difference for the safety of people and wildlife.”
According to the department, the Commission also finalized rules for the collection of roadkilled-wildlife, following the law enacted from the 2021 Wyoming Legislature. While the regulation was approved by the Commission, no one can collect roadkill yet. The rule needs to be signed by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon before it is effective. Game and Fish will share more information on the finalized rules and required mobile/online reporting in the coming weeks and publicize the effective date.
Mitch Smith
November 17, 2021 at 4:57 pm
Game and Fish has lots of extra money, our Conservation stamp increase was a Joke! Thanks Cyrus……