A lone Moose wanders down the middle of the road. Wildlife crossings can help both wildlife and humans from road accidents Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

WYOMING — The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met this week in Buffalo for its September meeting and made plans to invest in wildlife crossings to help prevent vehicle collisions with big game. The Commission voted to put $500,000 toward the Kemmerer wildlife crossing project on U.S. Highway 189.

The project consists of underpasses, an overpass and game fencing will help prevent collisions with mule deer and pronghorn and create a safer road for drivers. “This is a good start from the Commission,” said Commissioner Pete Dube. “I encourage others to step up with their contributions to support this important project for wildlife.”

The other regulations voted for in the September meeting were:

  • Chapter 28, Regulation Governing Big or Trophy Game Animal or Game Bird or Gray Wolf Damage Claims.
  • Chapter 34, Auxiliary Management Hunting Seasons.
  • Chapter 35, Hunting Permit Regulations for Persons with Disabilities.
  • Chapter 62, Regulation for Aquatic Invasive Species.

Toby Koekkoek is a Community News Reporter, and a recent resident of Teton Valley. He enjoys writing about our region's community events and the movers and shakers that make up the culture of this unique mountain town. He enjoys deep powder, and deep thoughts, skateboarding, playing racquet sports, riding his bike, and nerding out on music. Toby also coaches freeride skiing for the Jackson Hole Ski Club and runs skateboard camps in the summer.