Seminars on large carnivores to teach safety and awareness
Seminar in Pinedale April 29
by Wyoming Game & Fish
March 26, 2015
It’s that time of year again when bears are waking up and people are preparing to enjoy the great outdoors. As spring arrives, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor enthusiasts to be "bear aware" and take the necessary precautions to avoid conflicts with large carnivores.
Large Carnivore Conflict Coordinator Brian DeBolt said that at this time of year, bears are emerging from their dens.
"Typically, male bears emerge from their dens in mid-March and April, while females and young-of-the-year cubs emerge in late April and early May," DeBolt said. "This makes it an ideal time to attend a workshop to learn about large carnivores and how to avoid encounters and potential conflicts."
Educational workshops will be offered in communities across the state. At each workshop, Game and Fish large carnivore managers will present information about bear, mountain lion and wolf ecology, population status, management and more importantly, what people should do in an encounter situation. In addition, there will be discussion on preemptive measures to be taken by the public in order to reduce the likelihood of conflicts with carnivores.
Seminars are free and open to people of all ages and skill levels. Please call your local Game and Fish office for more information.
Community When Location Time
Dayton March 30th Dayton Town Hall 7:00-9:00pm
Sheridan March 31st Sheridan WGFD Regional Office 7:00-9:00pm
Cody April 9th Cody Library 5:30-7:30pm
Douglas April 9th Courthouse Community Room 6:00-8:00pm
Ten Sleep April 11th Senior Citizen Center 10:00-12:00am
Laramie April 11th UW Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center 10:00-12:00am
Lander April 13th Fremont County Library 6:00-8:00pm
Dubois April 14th Headwaters Art Center 6:00-8:00pm
Jackson April 15th Teton County Library 5:30-7:30pm
Pinedale April 29th Sublette County Library 5:30-7:30pm
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