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The Wyoming Game & Fish Department (WG&F) released a report on July 23, 2018 on recommended strategies for managing mule deer hunting in Wyoming. The report has information and recommendations by the Mule Deer Working Group (MDWG) and Resident Region Committee (RCC). The document is an update of An Evaluation of Management Issues Affecting the Quality of Hunting in Wyoming’s Mule Deer Herds: Final Report and Strategy Recommendations –11/6/06."

The heart of this report is a review of the WGFD’s current deer management framework and a detailed evaluation of alternative strategies the groups considered to potentially improve mule deer management and hunting quality in general hunt areas.

"After thorough review and analysis, the consensus of the report committee and our preferred course of action is to maintain the existing system of deer management, license issuance, and hunting season strategies in Wyoming. The current system provides a range of limited quota and non-limited quota (general) hunting opportunities, and addresses the diverse preferences and expectations of our constituency," the report states.

Nine other strategies are identified for consideration as possible alternatives to the existing season and license structure. Advantages and disadvantages of each are summarized.

The report is available on the WYFD website at https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD/media/content/PDF/Habitat/Mule%20Deer%20Initiative/Mule-Deer-Mgmt-Options_07-23-18_FINAL.pdf.