CHEYENNE-- Setting hunting seasons for 2008 will be the focus of the April 24-25 Game and Fish Commission meeting in Casper.  Seasons and license quotas for all big game species including wild bison will be established. 

The commission will also set seasons for upland and migratory birds and small game as well as turkey seasons for the fall 2008 and spring 2009 hunts.

In addition, the commission will hear about the Game and Fish Department's financial condition, the proposed 2009 budget and receive updates on the mule deer initiative, drought situation and wolves.  Information on the Internet application and point of sale licensing system will also be presented.

The meeting begins at 8:20 a.m. April 24 at the Game and Fish Casper Regional Office, 3030 Energy Lane.  Anyone who would like a complete agenda or requires auxiliary aids to attend should contact Connie Coleman at (307) 777-4501.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department supports the Americans With Disabilities Act.  Every effort will be made for reasonable accommodations.

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