New year mean new licenses needed

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds hunters and anglers that most 2012 licenses and stamps are no longer valid in the new year.

The one exception is for 2012 elk licenses that are still valid in areas with elk seasons extending into January. Even though their 2012 elk license is valid in January, hunters are reminded that the 2012 conservation stamp has expired and a new one will be needed to participate in January elk hunts.

Hunting seasons for small game and some bird species extend into January and February, but 2013 bird and small game licenses are required to participate in those...