Alert!
Wyoming Gray Wolf Hunting Seasons
- WGFD Public Meeting in Jackson, WY
- May 17, 2018
- 6:00 P.M. @ Teton County Library, 125 Virginian Lane
Wolves Need Your Comments!
- Comment deadline for Chapter 47 is
- 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 4, 2018
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Wyoming wolves are trapped and killed in almost any manner in over 85% of the state. But yet, Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is proposing to increase the mortality limit in the trophy hunting zones to 58 from the 44 last season, targeting more animals than in any other modern season to date. The proposal includes the allocation of higher hunt area quotas in areas where wolves are impacting big game populations. It also allows the purchase of up to two gray wolf hunting licenses instead of only one during any calendar year.
The WGFD is holding public meetings on the proposed 2018 gray wolf hunting seasons for comment. The final proposal will go to the G&F Commission at the July 10-11 meeting in Laramie, WY, allowing the public a short timeframe to respond. Comment deadline June 4, 5:00 p.m. The local Jackson, WY public meeting is at the Jackson Teton County Auditorium on May 17, 6pm.
Talking Points
How should you say it?
It is usually most effective to be persuasive, but not rude, sarcastic or angry. Speak from the heart of one who is more inclined to support our Game & Fish Department if and when doing what is best and right for all residents and visitors in Wyoming, now and into the future. Original words directly from your own heart and mind are more likely to be given consideration than words and phrases that sound scripted.
WU believes that there is no science-based foundation for “sport” or “trophy” hunting, trapping or managing a population to minimum numbers.
Mary Shabbott
I simply do not understand the desire to murder wolves. They are a critical part of nature and are important. They only want to live as you and I. Wolves are family oriented, loyal and loving beings. People from all over the world come to places to see them alive.
Our endangered wolves need protections and the chance to live. I am tired of hunters getting their way. It is past time to put our wildlife first.
Wyoming Untrapped
Hi Mary, We appreciate your comment on our WU page. Would you consider posting your comments on the WGFD website set up for public comment? June 4 is the deadline. This link will take you there:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD_WebSurvey/CommentOnly.aspx
Thank you for your support!
Lara Edelman
The continued killing of a keystone species in our eco system will only further enhance our own eventual demise. When is Fish & Game, ranchers & hunters going to realize that not only is this abhorrent to the majority of Americans, it is killing the state nature and health. Tourists will pay more money to visit and seek out seeing wild animals in nature than you will ever get in killing. Killing is such a short sighted and ugly thing to do.
These animals, more than ever need protection. It appears they need protections from our government as well.
Wyoming Untrapped
Hi Lara, We appreciate your comment on our WU page. Would you consider posting your comments on the WGFD website set up for public comment? June 4 is the deadline. This link will take you there:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD_WebSurvey/CommentOnly.aspx
Thank you for your support!
Clay St John
I too will avoid spending my money in a state that allows wanton disregard for the necessary balance of an ecosystem. You will be overrun by elk and rodents if you continue to persecute alpha predators (this is not opinion, by the way – simply information that can be found in any middle school Earth Science book). If you care at all for the future of your state, allow ALL species to play their role. Only then will you we all thrive.
Wyoming Untrapped
Hi Clay, We appreciate your comment on our WU page. Would you consider posting your comments on the WGFD website set up for public comment? June 4 is the deadline. This link will take you there:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD_WebSurvey/CommentOnly.aspx
Thank you for your support!
Carmen Sebastian
Apex predators are vital to healthy ecosystem. Wolves bolster the tourism economy, and they deserve protection.
Wyoming Untrapped
Hi Carmen, We appreciate your comment on our WU page. Would you consider posting your comments on the WGFD website set up for public comment? June 4 is the deadline. This link will take you there:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD_WebSurvey/CommentOnly.aspx
Thank you for your support!
Diane Lang
I am against the killing of our iconic species. What will be left in Wyoming will be only Elk. There will be nothing wild about your wilderness when it is devoid of wild animals. I have visited your beautiful state many times but never again. I can’t support a State with my tourist dollars when they kill the animals l want to see.
Think about the future & protect a valuable resource.
Don’t just think about cattle & Elk.
Wyoming Untrapped
Hi Diane, We appreciate your comment on our WU page. Would you consider posting your comments on the WGFD website set up for public comment? June 4 is the deadline. This link will take you there:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD_WebSurvey/CommentOnly.aspx
Thank you for your support!
Bob Tetreault
There are better ways to deal with conflicts than killing. Natural predation will have no ill effects for hunters. The science and research has been done and I feel that making use of it will benefit everyone in the end. Why not try sonething other than killing?
Wyoming Untrapped
Hi Bob, We appreciate your comment on our WU page. Would you consider posting your comments on the WGFD website set up for public comment? June 4 is the deadline. This link will take you there:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD_WebSurvey/CommentOnly.aspx
Thank you for your support!