New Film Showcases Local Support for Little Mountain in Wyoming’s Sweetwater County
A community-based coalition calls for conservation measures to safeguard this one-of-a-kind recreational destination ROCK SPRINGS, WY – The Greater Little Mountain Coalition released a film recently, highlighting local support for the conservation of its namesake area, just south of Rock Springs. The film features seven Sweetwater County residents expressing their views on the importance of …
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Challenges and Choices Associated with CWD
Deer and elk are a big part of the Wyoming landscape and our Wyoming culture. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department adopted a CWD management plan and, understandably, it raises questions and concerns for many. When CWD was first discovered on the border between Wyoming and Colorado, Wyoming took a wait-and-see approach while other states …
Keeping Conservation at the Table
#GivingTuesday is coming up and with that, we all have the opportunity to give back to organizations and charities that benefit our local communities. #Giving Tuesday has become a global movement and given individuals and non-profits to create positive change during this time of giving. Our #GivingTuesday goal is to raise funds to support a full-time …
The Value of Wildlife
How do we Value Wildlife? Depending on who you ask, you’re likely to get a variety of answers, and we think that’s a good thing. We believe that a diverse and informed collective of stakeholders who value wildlife resources will ultimately encourage positive conservation outcomes — outcomes that are both good for wildlife and good …
America’s Most Successful Conservation Fund
Millions Urge Permanent Funding for America’s Most Successful Conservation Fund WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2019) — The National Wildlife Federation and 51 of its state and territorial affiliates —which represent over 6 million members– urged Congress today to fully and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. “We are grateful that in February, …
Pronghorn Persistence
When I was a kid, a small population of antelope took up residence in the alfalfa fields on our family farm and ranch in Northeast Oregon. While moving irrigation, they would run alongside the ATV and I vividly remember topping out our Gator at 38 mph as the pronghorn easily outpaced our little gas-powered engine. …
Field to Table
Join us for a fundraiser and social event near you, hosted by Wyoming Wildlife and Hunt to Eat. These Field to Table events will highlight WWF’s state-based conservation work and feature food from local chefs and vendors like Laughing Pig Catering + door prizes and auction items from our partners including First Lite, Hunt to Eat, …
Fishing Outfitters and Guides Wanted
Coalter Loft (upstairs Lander Bar) Lander, Wyoming September 25th, 6pm-8pm WWF will be organizing a meeting of fishing guides from around the state to discuss potential legislation to require fishing outfitters and guides to be licensed when working in Wyoming. This meeting is to bring together the outfitting community to engage them in this …
Statewide Support for Wildlife Conservation
As we all know, Wyoming is a rural state connected by extensive roads that we all travel to conduct business, recreate, and stay connected with friends and family. And if you drive these roads regularly, there is a good chance that you may hit an animal one day – and likely know someone who already …
What Sage Grouse Taught Me
Story by | Edgar Castillo @hunt_birdz I knew almost nothing about the largest of America’s grouse except hunting them was not going to be an easy undertaking. When the idea was formulated among our group of five that we were going to be trekking across the country from Kansas to Wyoming to hunt sage grouse, …
Bear for Dinner and How Not to Get Trichinosis
Bear for Dinner and How Not to Get Trichinosis The mystery of spring bear season always pulls me deeper into the mountains the following year. I don’t know what it is about spring bear that always puts me into uneasy waiting. The mornings are still brisk but the midday has the feel of summer. It’s …
Shedding light on HB 28
As of spring 2020, the law implemented by HB 28 is enacted with new restrictions on shed antler collection. Please view the latest information from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for more information. The History In response to the overwhelming presence of shed antler hunters in critical big game wintering habitat, the 2009 Wyoming …
Help Protect Our Way of Life
We need everyone who values the wild spaces of Wyoming to get involved. Are you ready?