CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released the Draft Mountain Lion Management Plan and is seeking public participation in the review process.
The goal of mountain lion management in Wyoming is to sustain mountain lion populations throughout suitable habitat at varying densities, depending on management objectives.
Written comments on the plan will be accepted through Aug. 15 by mailing: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Director’s Office, Attn: Larry Kruckenberg, 5400 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82006.
A stakeholders’ meeting will be held July 24, 1 p.m. at the Best Western Inn at Lander. Open houses on the plan will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. at the following locations:
Laramie - July 31, Albany County Library. Contact Michelle Zitek 745-4046
Buffalo - Aug. 1, Johnson County Library. Contact Warren Mischke 672-7418.
Thermopolis - Aug. 2, Big Horn Federal Savings Bank. Contact Dennie Hammer 527-7125.
Jackson - Aug. 3, Snow King Resort - Teton Room. Contact Mark Gocke 733-2321.
The draft plan and information on the public participation process is available on the Game and Fish Web site at http://gf.state.wy.us.
777-4501 or Dave Moody 332-7723 ext. 240)