The Wyoming Game and Fish Department relies on Wyoming's hunters, anglers, conservationists, and the public to gather information on important issues throughout the state.

Public meetings are one way the department allows Wyomingites to express their opinions. The department appreciates all positive or negative input on all topics.

This week is a big one for anglers from Rawlins to Casper along the North Platte River drainage. Two open-house public meetings are scheduled to cover various proposed changes to future fishing regulations.

During the meetings, WGFD Fish Biologists will explain the reasoning behind the following potential regulation changes.

  • Increasing the Walleye limit at Alcova, Pathfinder, and Seminoe.
  • Barbless hook requirement on parts of the North Platte River (between Kortes Dam and Highway 220).
  • Tackle restrictions at Fremont Canyon and Gray Reef
  • Potential of additional spawning season closures.
  • Limiting watercraft usage at the Miracle Mile.

This week, two separate meetings will be held to hear the public's comments. Don't miss the opportunity to attend one or both of these meetings. One is in Casper (Tuesday), and the other is in Rawlins (Wednesday).

Meeting one will be held on Tuesday, February 4th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Casper Game and Fish Regional Office, 3030 Energy Lane.

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Meeting two will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jeffrey Memorial Community Center, 315 W. Pine St., Rawlins.

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WGFD Casper Regional Fisheries Supervisor Matt Hahn says the future counts on these discussions.

These discussions are essential to maintaining the health and sustainability of the North Platter River drainage fisheries for future generations.

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