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Assent Language - Wyoming

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The state assents to the provisions of the act of congress entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in wildlife-restoration projects, and for other purposes,” approved September 2, 1937 (Public Law No. 415, 75th…

Assent Language - Wyoming

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The state assents to the provisions of the act of congress entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes,”...

Definition of Take and Taking - Wyoming

(Definitions)

(vii) “Take” means hunt, pursue, catch, capture, shoot, fish, seine, trap, kill, or possess, or attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, shoot, fish, seine, trap, kill, or possess;

Endangered Species - Definitions - Wyoming

(Protected Species)

(a) As used in this act: (ix) “Protected animal” means black-footed ferret, fisher, lynx, otter, pika or wolverine (x) “Protected bird” means migratory birds as defined and protected under federal law (xiii) “Wildlife” means all wild mammals, birds,…

Endangered Species - Funding Provisions - Wyoming

(Protected Species)

(n) In order to mitigate detrimental impacts to Wyoming from wildlife species including endangered species, which have been or may be introduced, planted or propagated in Wyoming, excluding Yellowstone National Park, by any federal agency...

Endangered Species - Permitting Process - Wyoming

(Protected Species)

(a) An application for a permit shall be filed with the division, in a form as prescribed by council rules and regulations, and shall contain the following information: . . . (xiii) An evaluation of potential impacts together with any plans and…

Endangered Species - Protections and Prohibited Actions - Wyoming

(Protected Species)

Gray wolves shall be deemed removed from the list of experimental nonessential population, endangered species or threatened species in Wyoming upon final publication in the Federal Register by appropriate federal agencies removing the gray wolf from…

Free Fishing - Wyoming

(Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping)

The commission may annually designate not more than one (1) day each calendar year as a free sport fishing day. Residents and nonresidents may during the designated free sport fishing day, without payment of any fee and without acquiring a license…

Invertebrates - Included in Definitions - Wyoming

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(xiii) “Wildlife” means all wild mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans and mollusks, and wild bison designated by the Wyoming game and fish commission and the Wyoming livestock board within Wyoming.

Invertebrates - Included in Definitions? - Wyoming

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(xiii)  “Wildlife” means all wild mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans and mollusks, and wild bison designated by the Wyoming game and fish commission and the Wyoming livestock board within Wyoming...

Jurisdiction for Swine - Definition - Wyoming

(Invasive Species)

(a) As used in this chapter: (i) “Board” means the Wyoming livestock board(,) (ii) “Director” means the director of the Wyoming livestock board(,) (iii) “Feral” means a domestic animal that is not under the control of nor cared for by a person and…

Jurisdiction for Swine - Enforcement and Penalties - Wyoming

(Invasive Species)

(a) Before any livestock can be declared feral, a reasonable attempt shall be made by the director or the state veterinarian to locate and identify the owner of the livestock and to notify the owner to take possession of the livestock. If the owner…

Public Ownership - Fish and Coastal Waters - Wyoming

(Public Trust and Agencies)

For the purpose of this act, all wildlife in Wyoming is the property of the state. It is the purpose of this act and the policy of the state to provide an adequate and flexible system for control, propagation, management, protection and regulation of…

Public Ownership - Wildlife Compact - Wyoming

(Public Trust and Agencies)

(i) Wildlife is managed by the respective states for the benefit of all residents and visitors;

Search and Seizure - Agriculture - Montana

(Law Enforcement)

Any lot of commercial fertilizer, soil conditioner or soil amendment not in compliance with this act is subject to seizure on complaint of the department to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which the commercial fertilizer, soil…

Search and Seizure - Inspection - Wyoming

(Law Enforcement)

(a) Any inspector, game warden or peace officer of the county or state of Wyoming may stop any vehicle carrying livestock, poultry, or carcasses thereof, for the purpose of examining the owner's permit and the contents of the vehicle. (b) Any…

Search and Seizure - Inspection - Wyoming

(Law Enforcement)

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section or except as provided in W.S. 11-20-211, 11-20-224 and 11-20-230, it is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association to sell, change ownership or to remove or cause to be…

Search and Seizure - Special Officers - Wyoming

(Law Enforcement)

(a) Any person authorized to enforce the provisions of this act may seize and take into custody any wildlife which has been unlawfully taken or which is unlawfully in possession. Any wildlife so confiscated may be sold to the best advantage and funds…

Wyoming Hunter Education

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The state assents to the provisions of the act of congress entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in wildlife-restoration projects, and for other purposes,” approved September 2, 1937 (Public Law No. 415, 75th…

Wyoming - Agency Mandate

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(c) The director is the chief administrative head of the department with general supervision and control of all activities, functions, and employees of the department, under the direction and supervision of the commission. He shall devote his entire…

Wyoming - Creation of Agency

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(a) The Wyoming game and fish department is created. (b) The department is under the direction and supervision of the commission. (c) The department consists of the director who is the chief administrative officer and such divisions as the commission…

Wyoming - Directors and Commissioners

(Public Trust and Agencies)

(a) The governor shall appoint a competent person as the director of the department as provided in W.S. 9-2-2010 at a salary determined by the commission, not to exceed the sum set by law.

Wyoming - Harassment Statutes

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(a) No person shall with the intent to prevent or hinder the lawful taking of any wildlife: (i) Interfere with the lawful taking of or the process of lawfully taking any wildlife; (ii) Engage in any activity intended to threaten or otherwise affect…

Wyoming - Hunter Education

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For the purpose of this act, all wildlife in Wyoming is the property of the state. It is the purpose of this act and the policy of the state to provide an adequate and flexible system for control, propagation, management, protection and regulation of…

Wyoming - Hunter Education

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(i) Wildlife is managed by the respective states for the benefit of all residents and visitors;

Wyoming - Hunter Education

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The state assents to the provisions of the act of congress entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes,” 16 U.S.C. §§ 777 through 777m. The commission is…

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