Aquatic Invasive Species Decals

All watercraft users are reminded that along with registration of watercraft for the upcoming boating season, watercraft used on Wyoming waters must have an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) decal. This is the third year the AIS decal and watercraft inspection program has been in effect. The 2012 AIS decals are now available on the Game and Fish website wgfd.wyo.gov, all Game and Fish regional offices, and at automated license agents. A complete list of automated license agents may be found at the department’s website, under the Aquatic Invasive Species tab. A Wyoming AIS decal must be displayed on all watercraft using Wyoming waters with the exception of inflatable watercraft 10-feet in length or less. Costs are $10 for motorized watercraft registered in Wyoming, $30 for motorized watercraft registered in other states, $5 for non motorized watercraft owned by Wyoming residents, and $15 for non-motorized watercraft owned by nonresidents. “Boaters should expect to be inspected when they arrive at favorite waters to recreate this summer,” Green River Fisheries Supervisor Robert Keith said. “Boaters can expedite the inspection process by following the drain, clean, and dry protocol being promoted by the department. Immediately upon departing any water (lake, reservoir, or river) drain all water from your watercraft, clean off debris, and dry your watercraft (including live wells and bilge tanks) after every use.” Keith reminds Utah boaters that their Utah AIS decal is not valid in Wyoming.