JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) will host a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to regulations regarding black bear hunting and wildlife designations for bison.

The meeting will take place at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Jackson Game and Fish Regional Office at 420 N. Cache St. The public is invited to attend the meeting and learn more about the potential changes to Chapter 3: Black Bear Hunting Seasons and Chapter 41: Bison Designated as Wildlife.

“Attending a public meeting is a great way to learn about local wildlife populations, ask questions, and interact with Game and Fish biologists and wardens,” WGFD said in the event description.

Changes to black bear hunting dates, female mortality limits and season structures are made by WGFD as a result of harvest information analysis. All proposed changes will be made available for public comment once harvest data has been evaluated. The proposed changes to the bison wildlife designation will include the newly acquired Kelly Parcel in Grand Teton National Park as part of the “Jackson wild bison herd area.”

Draft regulations are available to read on the WGFD website. Public comment can be submitted online or mailed to:

  • Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Regulations
    3030 Energy Lane
    Casper, WY 82604

Written comments will be submitted to the Game and Fish Commission before it meets in January 2026.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.