Wyoming § 23-4-101 Fish stocking in waters without consent
prohibited; penalties

Wyoming Statutes

§ 23-4-101 — Fish stocking in waters without consent prohibited; penalties

Wyoming § 23-4-101

Title 23Game and Fish

Ch. 4PROTECTION AND PROPAGATION OF FISH

Art. 1FISH HATCHERIES AND STOCKING

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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 23-4-101 (2026).

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(a)No person shall plant or release any fish or fish eggs in any public waters of Wyoming without the consent and under the supervision of the department or its authorized personnel.

(b)The escape of lawfully stocked fish or fish eggs does not constitute a violation of this section.

(c)Violation of this section constitutes a high misdemeanor punishable as provided in W.S. 23-6-202(a)(ii).

(d)The court may, in its discretion, revoke any license issued under this act to any person convicted of a violation of this section, for the remainder of the year in which the conviction occurs, and may suspend the person's privilege to purchase or receive any other license under this act or to take any wildlife for a period of time up to and including lifetime revocation.

(e)In addition to any othe

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(a) No person shall plant or release any fish or fish eggs
in any public waters of Wyoming without the consent and under
the supervision of the department or its authorized personnel.
(b) The escape of lawfully stocked fish or fish eggs does
not constitute a violation of this section.
(c) Violation of this section constitutes a high
misdemeanor punishable as provided in W.S. 23-6-202(a)(ii).
(d) The court may, in its discretion, revoke any license
issued under this act to any person convicted of a violation of
this section, for the remainder of the year in which the
conviction occurs, and may suspend the person's privilege to
purchase or receive any other license under this act or to take
any wildlife for a period of time up to and including lifetime
revocation.
(e) In addition to any other criminal penalty provided in
this act, any person who violates this section may be assessed
civil penalties in an amount not to exceed the costs incurred by
the commission in removing the fish or fish eggs from the waters
affected by the violation. The commission may bring a civil
action in any court of competent jurisdiction for civil
penalties or injunctive relief.