Wyoming Wildlife TV

Wyoming Wildlife TV, a series of 13 shows produced by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, takes an in-depth look at some of the most important wildlife-related issues in Wyoming. Each episode features information and opinions from wildlife experts and showcases stunning footage of Wyoming's wildlife in their native habitats.
 
Originally broadcast throughout Wyoming, the series is now available world-wide on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website.

Show #1
Sage Grouse: The future of one of Wyoming's signature game birds.
Wyoming has more sage grouse than any other state. But sage grouse populations in Wyoming and throughout their range have been declining. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV examines the reasons for this decline, what researchers are learning about sage grouse, and some of the many efforts being undertaken to recover populations.

Show #2
Wolves and Grizzly Bears: Wyoming's most controversial predators.
The recovery of wolves and grizzly bears is one of the greatest conservation success stories of all time. It is also one of the most controversial. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV takes an in-depth look at the recovery of these species in Wyoming and the effects they are having on people who live, work, and recreate in bear and wolf country. The show features interviews with bear and wolf experts from various agencies and organizations, as well as outfitters, hunters, ranchers, conservationists, and businesspeople who deal with bears and wolves on a regular basis.

Show #3
Brucellosis: Last reservoir in the US for this controversial disease
Brucellosis is one of the most complicated wildlife issues anywhere. Because brucellosis can affect elk, bison, cattle, and people, it is the target of a variety of state and federal agencies in charge of managing this disease in Wyoming. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV features interviews with disease experts from across Wyoming, as well as people whose lives and livelihoods are being affected by this disease.

Show #4
Cutthroat Trout in Wyoming: Bringing back a native
Cutthroat trout are the only trout species native to Wyoming. Today, four species of cutthroats swim in Wyoming waters, and a variety of organizations and individuals are working to ensure their future. Cutthroats face threats from a variety of sources including habitat loss, energy development, and competition with non-native species. All four of Wyoming's cutthroat species have been petitioned for listing under the Endangered Species Act, but so far listing has not been warranted. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV takes a look at the history of cutthroat trout in Wyoming, their population declines, and a variety of projects taking place to restore their habitat and raise awareness about cutthroat issues.

Show #5
Energy Development Part 1: How it is affecting Wyoming's wildlife
Unprecedented energy development in Wyoming is having a multitude of effects on Wyoming's wildlife and on people who enjoy outdoor recreation. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV takes an in-depth look at the problems posed by energy development and how a variety of wildlife species are being impacted.

Show #6
Energy Development Part 2: How it is affecting Wyoming's wildlife
The effects of energy development are widespread, and a number of agencies, organizations, and companies are working to minimize and mitigate those impacts. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV looks at the work being done on behalf of wildlife, as well as some thoughts for the future.

Show #7
Habitat: The foundation of all wildlife conservation and management.
Healthy habitats are the key to healthy wildlife populations. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV looks at the state of wildlife habitats in Wyoming; the variety of threats to our habitats; and how agencies, conservation groups, and private landowners are working to conserve those habitats for the long term. The show examines the role of habitat in maintaining the state's wildlife populations and the complex variety of threats facing those habitats---everything from oil and gas development to drought to suburban development and invasive weeds.

Show #8
Hunter and Angler Recruitment and Retention: Why are we losing hunters and anglers?
Nationally, the number of people participating in hunting and angling is decreasing. Even in Wyoming, where hunting and fishing are a way of life, fewer people hunt and fish today than historically. Hunters and anglers are critical to the future of wildlife in Wyoming and across North America. They provide the bulk of the funding for conservation and management, as well as much of the political clout to get things done for wildlife. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV looks at some of the reasons behind this decline, the fiscal and societal impacts, and programs to get more people involved in the outdoors.

Show #9
Bighorn Sheep and Mule Deer in Wyoming: What's going on with these iconic Western species?
Bighorn sheep and mule deer are two of Wyoming's most cherished big-game species. To many, they are living representations of the wild lands they inhabit. But both of these species are on the decline, and a variety of factors are to blame. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV looks at the history of these species in the state, the challenges they are facing, and some efforts to bring them back.

Show #10
Nongame Wildlife: Managing the species we don't hunt and fish for.
When most people think about Wyoming's wildlife, they think about large, charismatic game species—elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer. Wyoming is home to more than 800 species of wildlife, but only about 100 fish and wildlife species are considered game species. The rest are considered non-game, and they are important to the state's diverse ecosystems and to the state's economy. Some non-game species are in serious trouble, and potential listing under the Endangered Species Act could have far-reaching effects on the state. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV takes an in-depth look at Wyoming's non-game species, threats facing their habitats, and projects underway to learn more about them.

Show #11
Funding: Who Pays for Wildlife Management and Conservation in Wyoming?
Wildlife management and conservation in Wyoming have traditionally been funded almost exclusively by hunters and anglers. That's beginning to change. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV examines the North American model of wildlife management, which originally established a funding mechanism based on sportsmen dollars. We'll see why that funding structure is no longer adequate, and how new funding from the Wyoming legislature and other sources is helping to manage and conserve wildlife in Wyoming.

Show #12
Wyoming's Hatcheries: Stocking the state's waters.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department operates 10 fish hatcheries and rearing stations across the state. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV looks at how those facilities operate and how “fish culture” is being used to enhance recreational fishing and to restore native fish in Wyoming.

Show #13
Wildlife Law Enforcement: Catching the bad guys.
Since Wyoming's first game warden was appointed more than a century ago, enforcing the state's wildlife regulations has been an important element in managing and conserving the state's wildlife resources. This episode of Wyoming Wildlife TV looks at the history of law enforcement in the state, the challenges facing today's game wardens, and how forensics science and other new technologies are helping bring wildlife violators to justice.