License change helps anglers, small game hunters head afield year-round

In a season packed full of resolutions, you can rest a little easier this year. Now, no matter when you buy a fishing, small game, game bird or furbearers license as well as conservation stamp, it will be valid for 12 months from the purchase date. This gives you a whole year to enjoy recreation and wildlife no matter when you buy your licenses.

“This change gives you a longer opportunity to fish and hunt with the same license,” said Jennifer Doering, Wyoming Game and Fish Department license section manager. “For example, if you buy a fishing license on July 4, you can fish through July 4 of t...