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The Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) applauds Senator Barlow and the 38 cosponsors* for introducing a joint resolution (SJ0009) that reaffirms Wyoming’s commitment to public lands, multiple use, and locally driven land stewardship that sustains wildlife and the people who depend on healthy landscapes. Today, the resolution passed the Wyoming State Legislature and heads to the […]

Wyoming’s legislative session moves fast and not always predictably. Think of this as your field notes from Cheyenne so you know what matters, what to watch, and when to speak up. Scouting Report: Cheyenne Budget Session Because success starts with good scouting The 2026 Wyoming Budget Session opened like the first morning of Jackson shed […]

Last week the Wyoming Wildlife Federation hosted the 9th annual Camo at the Capitol, and this year it showed exactly how conservation works in Wyoming. More than 75 hunters, anglers and trappers from across the state joined us, alongside 12 partner sporting organizations, for a full day focused on civic engagement, wildlife policy, and community. […]

The Wyoming Wildlife Federation applauds Senator Barlow for introducing a joint resolution (SJ0009) that reaffirms Wyoming’s commitment to public lands, multiple use, and locally driven land stewardship that sustains wildlife and the people who depend on healthy landscapes. Today, February 17, the resolution unanimously passed the Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee after […]

Call your senators And ask them to vote no on SF 0051:Transferable landowner hunting licenses-requirements. Contact Your Senators Things are already moving quickly, so much so, that there will likely be a vote on the transferrable tags bill (SF-0051) TOMORROW, February 9th. If you haven’t called your senator, do it now. Respectfully request they oppose […]

We’re excited to share that we’re raffling another Commissioner Tag this year! The Commissioner license (also referred to as a tag) offers a great opportunity for the holder to purchase either a Wyoming deer, antelope, or elk tag in any hunt across the state. These hunts include the famed rutting mule deer hunt near Dubois, late-season snowy elk hunts […]

It’s been a long week. You deserve some fun pika pics facts. Pika fun facts Pika’s hair is so thick that even after shedding in the summer, if they are exposed to the sun/hot temperatures for too long they will overheat and die. One pika can gather up to 60 pounds of grass for winter. […]

This summer, WWF was able to provide a total of 218 hours of programming for 135 Wyoming kids between the ages of 3 and 14 across 3 communities. Our camps are equal parts learning and play, because we know the immense value of free play outside for kids. Time outdoors is important for physical and emotional […]

It was a packed house on Wednesday, January 7th at Pushroot for the first Wildlife on Tap presentation of the year. Our WoT schedule kicked off with our very own Government Affairs Director, Jess Johnson, taking a dive into the Wyoming State budget process. If you missed it in person (or just want another refresh) […]

Listen to the Hunters, Habitat, & State Politics Here Craig Benjamin, Executive Director, and Jess Johnson, Government Affairs Director, sit down with Jaden Bales of HuntWest to break down the Wyoming wildlife and hunting issues that actually matter heading into the 2026 legislative session. From landowner tag proposals and invasive grass mitigation to wildlife funding, […]

Join Wyoming Wildlife Federation’s Government Affairs Director, Jess Johnson, for a preview of the upcoming legislative session and how it could affect wildlife in the coming years. 📆: Wednesday, January 7th @ 7pm 📍: Pushroot Brewing Co. in Lander, WY 🎫: Free! Grab a beer or NA drink and enjoy an evening of learning and […]

Burrowing owl photos are pretty easy to find. They are active during the day and not too shy around people (don’t be a poor guest and get in their space though, binoculars are great for viewing). These little spotted owls with the long legs are found on prairie dog towns across the west. Here in […]

Hollywood doesn’t always get wildlife and wildlife management right. Check out a few of our favorite “that’s not how that works” from movies and TV below: What does the eagle say? In many a western and the opening sequence of the Colbert Report, an eagle will fly by, a symbol of freedom and patriotism, and […]

2025 By the Numbers A round-up of wins for wildlife and Wyoming 2025 has been quite the year. We launched new programs, expanded our past work, fought hard for public land, listened and advocated for the science, welcomed new members to our team, taught more kids about Wyoming ecology than ever before, mentored new hunters, […]

If you are going out in this bitter weather, you’ll need many layers of insulation to protect your relatively fur-less self from the wind and cold. Wildlife are out in the weather all of the time and a hard winter can be hard on them as well, so when does the cold start to get […]

As 2025 winds down we’re looking forward to 2026, and a whole new year of Wildlife on Tap presentations! Get ready for a wide range of topics from a fantastic lineup of speakers. Wildlife on Tap will still be taking place at Pushroot Brewing in Lander, but will be moved to the first Wednesday of […]

Did you miss out on getting to come for the in-person presentation about Burrowing Owls with Andrea Orobana? We’ve got you covered! We’re going to be filming and posting our Wildlife on Tap presentations from here on out – you can find them posted here in our news feed, or you can watch on our […]

We’ve launched a new WWF merch store that’s ready for you to shop! At the moment, we only have a handful of pieces, but we’re looking forward to adding more designs in the coming months. If you’re hoping to have your WWF gear by Christmas, make sure to order by December 3rd. Get your WWF […]

Don’t miss out on the last Wildlife on Tap of the year! December’s topic? Burrowing Owls! Join us for a pint while retired Game and Fish biologist, Andrea Orobana, gives us all the details on one of Wyoming’s most interesting feathered critters. 📍Pushroot Brewing Co. in Lander, WY 🗓️ Tuesday, December 2 @ 7pm