The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ramada Plaza in Sheridan. The Commission approved several proposals, including renewing a long-standing lease agreement and adding an easement on a hunt management area.

Lease Renewal and Easement Acquisition

The Commission voted unanimously to approve the renewal of the ongoing National Bighorn Sheep Center lease for an additional 10-year period. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has leased the center to the organization for free since 1991.

The Commission also voted unanimously to approve the acquisition of 27-year public access easements to the Bear River Divide Hunter Management Area in southwest Wyoming. The HMA currently provides public access to nearly 200,000 acres. The acquisition will add 5,000 acres, which were converted by three private landowners through Access Yes agreements into termed easements.

New Mobile App and Employee Recognition

An update on a new mobile app that is being developed for the agency was given to the Commission. The app will include a digital wallet for licenses, downloadable regulations and multi-user profiles for families.

In the final item for the meeting, Game and Fish Fiscal Chief Dirk Miller was recognized for his service. Miller, who will retire later this year, is completing a 38-year career with the department.

Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.