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Lander Game And Fish Asks Dog Owners For Help

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking Fremont County residents to keep their dogs away from deer, moose and other large game. The county has seen an increase in dog and wildlife conflicts in recent weeks, and several deer were found dead.

Rene Schell is the Department’s Lander Information Specialist and says with big game on the move, it’s important not to interfere with their migration. Schell also says cities like Lander have had to ban wildlife feeding, because that’s led to additional problems.  

“Deer, especially Mule Deer can be found; and it doesn’t happen often thankfully, but can be found with stomachs full of food and dead," says Schell. "Literally starving to death but their stomach is full of food they couldn’t digest."

Deer, especially Mule Deer can be found; and it doesn't happen often thankfully, but can be found with stomachs full of food and dead.

The department recommends people keep control of their dogs at all times, while keeping their distance from large game like Moose.

Jordan Giese is a political science major currently working on his bachelor's degree. He has lived in Wyoming all his life but has a focus on both local issues and international stories. He moved to Laramie just last year rediscovering Wyoming and all it has to offer in landspaces, opportunities and people. He has listened to WPR for years and is thrilled to contribute to an important state service and NPR.
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