Collared wildlife vital for management research

CHEYENNE — This fall, hunters across the state may see mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and bighorn sheep wearing radio and GPS collars as part of ongoing research projects. While it is legal to harvest collared animals, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department asks hunters to avoid targeting them because they have a collar. These collars are part of important studies designed to better understand habitat use, survival and herd health.