The Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a temporary special order that allows access to critical winter range at 6:00 a.m. More details on antler collection regulations and maps are available on the Game and Fish website. on May 1 in those areas where the antler regulation applies. on May 1. Antler collection on Wyoming state lands will also open at 6:00 a.m. This also means anglers will be able to access Soda Lake for fishing at 6:00 a.m. This includes Jackson Region WHMAs such as South Park, Horse Creek, Camp Creek and Grey's River (Alpine) and Pinedale Region WHMAs such as Soda Lake, Luke Lynch, Half Moon and Fall Creek. (This opening time and date does not apply to some WHMAs in other parts of the state.) on May 1. Accordingly, Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife habitat management areas (WHMAs) in the Jackson and Pinedale regions will also open at 6 a.m. ![]() The shed antler collection regulation, which was amended by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission in November, 2020, requires that antler collection on public lands begins at 6:00 a.m. Game and Fish law enforcement officials plan to be patrolling in the field and available at popular antler hunting locations throughout the weekend. “The reasoning behind the law is that we treat every dead animal as a potential poaching case, even animals that may appear to have died of natural causes or a vehicle collision.” said North Jackson Game warden Jon Stephens. Naturally shed antlers do not need to be tagged. The cost for an Interstate Game Tag is $8.00, cash only. Since the May 1 opener falls on a Saturday this year, the local Game & Fish offices will be closed and antler hunters are to call Game & Fish law enforcement dispatch at 87 to get in touch with a law enforcement officer in the field. Antler hunters are reminded that if they find antlers or horns still attached to the skull they are required to contact Wyoming Game and Fish law enforcement officials to get permission to remove it and must have it tagged with an Interstate Game Tag. ![]() on May 1 for many areas in western Wyoming. Shed antler hunters will be taking to the field on Saturday as seasonal regulations will be lifted at 6:00 a.m. All antlers and horns found attached to the skull must be tagged
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