ByBRENDAN LACHANCE

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3 days ago

Wyoming Game and Fish closing vehicle access to hunting, fishing area due to vandalism, illegal dumping

Example of vandalism at the Willwood Public Access Area. (Wyoming Game and Fish Department)

CASPER, Wyo. — TheWyoming Game and Fish Department said Tuesdaythat it plans to close vehicle access to Willwood Public Access Area near Powell due to repeated instances of vandalism, illegal dumping and unauthorized use of the area over the years.

“We have hauled off garbage, pallets, discarded appliances, and even a slide-in truck camper that had been shot and burned,” Game and Fish Cody Region Habitat and Access Supervisor Brad Sorensen said. “In addition, signs continually need to be replaced because they are destroyed with firearms or graffiti.”

“Hopefully, the restriction of vehicle access will help the access area be used for its intended purpose, hunting and fishing.”