Hunters in Wyoming Reminded to Pickup Stamps
October 20, 2008
CHEYENNE— Hunting licenses are regarded by hunters as givens–one of those things that everyone knows needs to be picked up before going out in the field. Most hunters are also aware that certain stamps are also needed to accompany hunting licenses; but there are some who are not aware of exactly who needs stamps and where they are required. The following is a listing of the various stamps and permits applicable to Wyoming hunting.
Conservation Stamp - Required of all licensed hunters or anglers with several exceptions. It is not required of holders of daily fishing or hunting licenses. It is also not required of persons exercising hunting or fishing privileges granted by Pioneer Licenses or Pioneer Heritage Hunting or Fishing licenses. However, if a pioneer license holder is exercising privileges other than those granted by a pioneer license, a conservation stamp is required. For example, a person may hold a pioneer fishing license where no stamp is required, but may purchase a resident deer license requiring a stamp.
Pheasant Management Permit - Required of most pheasant hunters including youth who do not need a bird license and holders of the Pioneer Bird/Small Game license, who hunt areas wherever pheasants may be stocked from Game and Fish Department bird farms. These areas include Game and Fish wildlife habitat management areas, numerous walk-in areas, Glendo State Park and all state lands in Sheridan and Johnson Counties. A complete listing or areas where the stamp is required is found on page 17 of the Upland Bird Regulations pamphlet. An exception is made for landowners and their immediate families who hunt pheasants on their lands enrolled in the walk-in program. An exception is also made for hunters who hunt walk-in areas in Bighorn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties where pheasants are not released by the Department.
Elk Feedground Special Management Permit - This permit is required of all hunters who hunt elk in areas 70, 71, 74, 75, and 77-98.
Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (Duck Stamp) - Required of all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older. Required for Ducks, Geese and Mergansers (Not required for doves, sandhill cranes, coots, snipe, rails or crows).
Harvest Information Program Permit (HIP permit) - Required of all licensed hunters who hunt migratory game birds. The HIP permit is also applicable for holders of Pioneer and Lifetime hunting licenses. HIP permits are nontransferable to other states. A separate validation is required in each state where migratory birds are hunted.
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Ask the Wyoming Game and Fish - 8/11/2008
August 11, 2008
Question:Â What licenses and permits are required to hunt doves in Wyoming?
Answer. Licensed hunters must have a bird license, conservation stamp and HIP permit (Harvest Information Program) to hunt doves. In Wyoming a license is not required until age 14 so no HIP permit is needed for youth under 14. All other license holders including those who have Pioneer or Lifetime licenses must obtain a HIP permit. It may be obtained free online by accessing the WGFD Web site or for $.50 if obtained from license agencies or Game and Fish offices.
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Early Migratory Bird Seasons Set
June 9, 2008
Regulations for hunting doves, teal, rails and snipe remain consistent.
JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Conservation Commission has set the dates for the 2008 early migratory bird seasons. The seasons approved on May 30 are based on proposed federal frameworks and are contingent on final federal approval.
Migratory birds include dove, sora, Virginia rail, snipe, teal and woodcock. The seasons for those species are as follows.
- sora and Virginia rails, Sept. 1 through Nov. 9, 2008,
- Wilson’s (common) snipe, Sept. 1 through Dec. 16, 2008
- American woodcock, October 15 through November 28, 2008
- mourning doves Eurasian collared doves and white-winged doves, Sept. 1 through Nov. 9, 2008,
- blue-winged, green-winged and cinnamon teal:
? If the blue-winged teal breeding population index is 4.7 million or greater, a 16-day season, Sept. 6-21, is recommended;
? If the blue winged teal breeding population index is at least 3.3 million but less than 4.7 million, a nine day season, Sept. 13-21, is recommended;
? If the blue-winged teal breeding population index is below 3.3 million, the season will be closed.
Unless exempt, hunters ages 16 and older must have a permit to hunt small game, a Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit and a federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp to participate in the early migratory bird hunting seasons.
- Arleasha Mays -
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Kansas Youngsters Win 2008 State-Fish Art Contest
May 13, 2008
Youth artists to be honored at State-Fish Art Expo July 19-20
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Wildlife Forever has announced Kansas winners of the group’s 2008 State-Fish Art Contest. In the 7th- through 9th-grade category, Evan Pflugradt of Olathe took first place. Audra Miller, of Halstead, won Kansas honors in the 10th- through 12th-grade category.
In addition to having their artwork displayed online at www.statefishart.com
, these winners will join young artists from across the country at the State-Fish Art Expo July 19-20 at Mall of America’s Central Rotunda in Bloomington, Minn. All winning artwork will be on display, and an awards ceremony will recognize the winners before a large mall crowd. Each winning artist who attends the expo will receive a blue ribbon, fishing rod and reel, a gift certificate for art supplies, and other prizes.
National awards to be announced at the expo include Best of Show honors for the top three pieces of artwork in each grade category from across the United States. The national Best of Show winner in grades 10-12 will receive a $2,500 scholarship to The Art Institutes International Minnesota. The first runner-up in grades 10-12 will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the college.
One outstanding piece of artwork will win the Art of Conservation Stamp Award and be reproduced as a conservation stamp. Proceeds from the stamp will be used to fund conservation education and aquatic restoration projects across America.
Expo participants will enjoy a Saturday fishing event at Minnesota National Wildlife Refuge. The winning artists and their families will also receive free entry to the July 20 Minnesota Twins game and participate in a special pre-game recognition ceremony on the playing field of the Metrodome before the Twins face the Texas Rangers.
For more information, visit the State-Fish Art Contest website, www.statefishart.com, phone Pat Conzemius at 763-253-0222, or email pconzemius [at] wildlifeforever [dot] org.
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Wyoming Game & Fish Calendar
April 26, 2008
April 19 - Last day of public viewing of Conservation Stamp Contest Artwork, Wyoming State Museum, Cheyenne
April 24-25 - WGFD Commission meeting, Casper Game and Fish Office, 8:30 a.m
May 1 - Deadline to apply for OREO Educator’s/Teacher’s Camp
May 1 - Begin resident application period for limited quota elk, deer, antelope
May 8 - Results available for Moose, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat drawings
May 20 - Spring turkey season ends
May 31 - Deadline to apply for Youth Conservation Camp
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-WGFD-
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