CHEYENNE – The WGFD’s State Wildlife Action Plan, proposed amendments to the Wildlife Protection Recommendations for Wind Energy Development, aquatic invasive species program and management plan, and the proposed sale of the commission’s Como Bluffs Fish Hatchery will be presented to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission at their Sept. 8-9 meeting in Casper.  In addition, the commission will be provided with updates on: the litigation process as it pertains to the status of wolf and grizzly bear listings; the Black Hills deer landowner survey; the Private Lands Public Wildlife Access Program; and the WGFD’s Strategic Habitat Plan.
 
In addition, the commission will meet with the Wyoming Board of Agriculture during the afternoon session on Sept. 8 to discuss several issues, including: access on private land; WGFD’s elk harvest objectives; sage grouse management; and a new collaborative review process for proposed wind energy projects.
 
The open meeting session begins at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 8 at the WGFD Casper Regional Office, 3030 Energy Lane in Casper.  The commission meeting agenda can be found online at: http://gf.state.wy.us/admin/commission/index.asp .

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Every effort will be made for reasonable accommodations.  Anyone who requires auxiliary aids to attend should contact Sheri Voycheske at (307) 777-4501. 
(Contact: Sheri Voycheske (307) 777-4501)