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Hunter Greeted By Tree Climbing Black Bear [VIDEO]

Ian Delap — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:25:04 +0000

A quiet day of hunting was briefly interrupted by a visit from a large friend of the forest. How this hunter remained as calm as he did is beyond me. This hunter was in his tree stand when a visitor decided to stop by and say hello. The bear climbed up the tree that this [...]

10 Reasons Why Casper Needs A Cabela's [POLL]

Ian Delap — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:43:27 +0000

Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear has a lot of appeal to Wyomingites. The store caters and fits perfectly into the Wyoming lifestyle. There is only one problem. Wyoming doesn’t have a Cabela’s. Here are 10 reasons why Casper needs a Cabela’s. Many Casper/Wyoming residents already shop at Cabela’s, [...]

May 31st Is Online Hunting Application Deadline For Wyoming

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:50:31 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The deadline for Wyoming residents to apply online for limited-quota elk, deer, and antelope licenses is May 31. The deadline for hunters to submit paper applications is May 15. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says that paper applications must be received by the Cheyenne office by the deadline date regardless [...]

Wyoming Had Record 2012 Elk Harvest

Associated Press — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:30:01 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Elk hunters in Wyoming killed a record number of elk last year. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports that favorable hunting conditions, long seasons and a growing elk population all contributed to hunters killing the highest number of elk ever in 2012. According to the game department’s recently completed harvest [...]

Deadline Is March 20 To Register Black Bear Sites

Associated Press — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:30:36 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Black bear hunters who want to use bait for the spring season have until March 20 to register their existing baiting sites. Hunters who registered baiting sites last year can register the same sites between March 1 and March 20. Bait sites are registered for the year and cannot be changed [...]

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Holds Meetings

Associated Press — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:06:58 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans a public meeting and a series of open houses to address proposals for the 2013 hunting seasons for big game, small game, game birds, waterfowl, and bison. The department will present proposals for hunting seasons in the Casper Region at a public meeting 7 [...]

WY House Faces Final Vote On Hunting Silencers

Associated Press — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:30:08 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming House is set to take a final vote on whether to allow silencers on guns used for hunting in the state.

The House amended the bill earlier this week to specify that silencers could be used for hunting predators and small game but not for big-game species such as elk and deer

Wyoming's Wolf Hunting Season Ends

Associated Press — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 02:00:27 +0000

Wyoming's wolf hunting season ends Monday.

Wyoming Hunting & Fishing Heritage Expo To Be Held In Casper

Jon Michaels — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:15:41 +0000

Wyoming Game and Fish invites everyone to be part of the annual Wyoming Hunting & Fishing Heritage Expo, September 13th through the 15th at the Casper Events Center.

107.9 The River's 'Father's Day Trophy Room' Voting [PHOTOS]

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:29:11 +0000

We asked for your Dads’ trophies, and boy did we get them! From babies to bucks to barracudas, we collected dozens photos and now it’s time to put it to a public vote! On the Friday morning before Father’s Day – we’ll announce the winning Dad, and set him up with a sweet half-day guided [...]

107.9 The River's 'Father's Day Trophy Room' Contest

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:28:10 +0000

Father’s Day is coming up soon (June 19) – and 107.9 The River wants to show off Casper Dads in our special Father’s Day Trophy Room at theriver1079.com. Just upload a picture and show us your favorite Casper Dad with his favorite “trophy."