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Wyoming Hunting License Split Sparks Controversy Among Locals

1/15/2025

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In Wyoming's Black Hills, a contentious proposal to divide hunting licenses for mule and white-tailed deer is stirring debate. Retired biologist Joe Sandrini warns that this change could increase mule deer hunting, particularly among non-residents. A recent survey revealed that 75% of non-resident hunters and two-thirds of locals prefer the existing system, highlighting widespread resistance to the split.

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In Wyoming's Black Hills, a contentious proposal to divide hunting licenses for mule and white-tailed deer is stirring debate. Retired biologist Joe Sandrini warns that this change could increase mule deer hunting, particularly among non-residents. A recent survey revealed that 75% of non-resident hunters and two-thirds of locals prefer the existing system, highlighting widespread resistance to the split.