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August
CONSERVING WILDLIFE - SERVING PEOPLE
FEATURES
18 Solving the rifle riddle
There's a lot to assess when selecting
the right firearm for hunting.
24 Unseen scene
Life underwater bubbles just beneath
the surface.
32 Return of the sauger
This native fish was once abundant and
played a big role in history along the
North Platte River.
38 Big, gangly and
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ON THE COVER
Despite efforts at water-level concealment, this group
of goldeneyes near Green River always sensed the
photographer's presence and stayed out of photo range.
One day his fortunes changed when something spooked
the group. They flew closer and gave him the opportunity
for a flight shot in good light. Occasionally, stubborn
persistence pays off. Settings used for this photo: Sony
a7R II, 1/400 sec, f/6.3, ISO 800. (Photo by Erik Ruff)
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ON THE BACKPAGE
Del Lobb, Wyoming Game and Fish Department instream
flow biologist, installs a staff gauge to measure water
levels at a Laramie River stream flow monitoring
site. Flows and water temperature are monitored to
determine if low flows result in extended periods of
high water temperatures that may limit native fish like
the hornyhead chub, a Wyoming Species of Greatest
Conservation Need. (Photo by Emalee Smith/WGFD)
beautifully ugly
Shiras moose are unique, special and a
joy to see.
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4 A Couple Pennies
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Opening Shot
News
12 Inspire a Kid
13 Wild Kitchen
14 A Look Back
16 In the Field
46 Wild Country Dispatch
Wyoming Wildlife | 3

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