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2025 Wildlife on Tap Dates + Topics

By Andrea Barbknecht | January 6, 2025

We’re excited to announce that we’ve just released our 2025 Wildlife on Tap schedule! The schedule includes speakers and topics that will be covered every month (except July and August). You can check out the full lineup with details here. Quick Look at the Lineup: January 7th: Golden Eagles + Sporting Lead-Free February 4th: Swift …

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Jackson Kids Camps

Jackson Summer Camps

By Andrea Barbknecht | January 3, 2025

Explore Wyoming’s native ecosystems and participate in fun ecology STEAM activities. Each day includes new opportunities to learn and play including stories, art, science, outdoor skill building, and opportunities for free child-directed play in a natural setting. All camps are based out of Jackson Hole Land Trust’s R Park in Wilson. Sign up by clicking …

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2024 by the numbers

By Bekka Mongeau | December 31, 2024

2024 is coming to a close and it’s hard to feel anything but grateful. Whether you’ve donated, attended our events, volunteered during habitat projects, or helped us share important conservation stories – we couldn’t do it without you. Below are just a few of our favorite wins from 2024. From time spent at the legislature, …

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Rock Springs Resource Management plan Signed

By Nat Paterson | December 23, 2024

On December 20, the BLM signed the Record of Decision for the Rock Springs Resource Management plan – the final step for updating management guidelines for 3.6 million acres in southwest Wyoming. This plan revision has been over a decade in the making and will continue to be the blueprint for BLM decision making in …

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Consistency Builds Success: WWF at the Wyoming Legislature

By Jess Johnson | December 23, 2024

With the end of the year approaching we’ve got our eye on 2025. Bills are coming down the pipeline and we know that this upcoming legislative session is going to be one of the busiest yet. When you make a donation before the end of the year you can help support getting our staff to …

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Skyline Pronghorn Near Oregon Buttes

Perspectives: Utah Lawsuit Risks Wyoming Wildlife, Hunters, and Rural Communities

By Bekka Mongeau | December 12, 2024

The Wyoming Wildlife Federation’s board and staff recently submitted a press release expressing our perspective regarding the Utah public land lawsuit. You can read that full press release below. Read the Full Press Release   For Immediate Release November 5, 2024 Utah Lawsuit Risks Wyoming Wildlife, Hunters, and Rural Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, LANDER (November …

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Give the Gift of Wildness

By Bekka Mongeau | November 27, 2024

The Kelly Parcel purchase is on the home stretch – but we need your help to get it across the finish line. Your tireless support has gotten us to this point but we need 10 more minutes of your time.

Help us get to the finish line with the Kelly Parcel

By Bekka Mongeau | November 6, 2024

The Kelly Parcel purchase is on the home stretch – but we need your help to get it across the finish line. Your tireless support has gotten us to this point but we need 10 more minutes of your time.

Big Sandy Mule Deer

Revised Rock Springs Plan Looks to Balance Wildlife Conservation, Recreation, and Economic Considerations

By Jaden Bales | August 22, 2024

Upon WWF’s first review, this version of the Rock Springs Plan looks to balance wildlife conservation, recreation, & economic considerations.

Diverse voices for the Bridger-Teton National Forest

By Jaden Bales | July 26, 2024

Public lands belong to all of us, and their future depends on diverse voices coming together. At WWF, we work to unite people from across Wyoming-recreationists, conservationists, local communities, and industry leaders-to protect wildlife and the landscapes we love. The Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) in northwest Wyoming is a vital ecosystem, home to a rich …

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UPDATE: Bitterbrush Seed Collection A GREAT SUCCESS

By Jaden Bales | July 11, 2024

Thank you to all who joined on July 24th in collecting bitterbrush seeds for future mule deer habitat projects.

Young Bighorn Ram Photo by Samuel Pyke

Wandering Young Bighorn Rams Removed Near Lander

By Jaden Bales | June 14, 2024

Learn about the recent removal of young bighorn rams near Lander and why it’s important to the future of sheep conservation.

Beaver Rim Fence Pull

Volunteers Needed: Beaver Rim Fence Removal June 8, 2024

By Jaden Bales | May 14, 2024

Volunteers Needed: Beaver Rim Fence Removal Join the Red Canyon Chapter of RMEF, Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Lander BLM Office to remove obsolete fences in wildlife habitat on June 8, 2024. On Saturday, June 8, 2024 folks are invited to join a volunteer fence removal day on Beaver Rim approximately 30 miles southwest of Lander, …

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Volunteer For Mule Deer: Final Grizzly WHMA Volunteer Fence Day 2024

By Jaden Bales | April 11, 2024

Volunteer For Mule Deer: FInal Grizzly WHMA Volunteer Fence Day RSVP & COMPLETE LIABILITY WAIVER HERE The Grizzly WHMA Volunteer Fence Day, set for June 15, 2024, marks a significant milestone in wildlife conservation efforts within the Baggs Mule Deer Migration Corridor. This event is the culmination of a multi-year project aimed at replacing 17 …

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Pronghorn Red Desert Not Blurry

Hunters First Crack at Western Big Game: A Pronghorn Hunt Story

By Guest Contributor | December 19, 2023

Southern Hunter’s First Crack at Western Big Game A First Pronghorn Hunt Story EDITOR’S NOTE: This hunt occurred in fall of 2022. Since then, this pronghorn herd saw impacts to their numbers from the harsh 2022-2023 winter and there are no pronghorn doe tags in the area. If you would like to see their numbers …

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Doe and Fawn Running Away

Why “Fat Bottom Does” Make The Mule Deer World Go ‘Round

By Jaden Bales | September 26, 2023

Fat mule deer equal healthier fawns, more survival, and bigger bucks. Find out how you can help ensure our does are healthy!

Overlooking the Rock Springs BLM Area

How Does THE ROCK SPRINGS RMP Work?

By Jaden Bales | August 24, 2023

The Rock Springs RMP sets the stage for how the BLM manages 3.6 million acres of public lands in Wyoming.

Skyline Pronghorn Near Oregon Buttes

What is a BLM Area For Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)?

By Nat Paterson | August 22, 2023

What is an ACEC? An Overview of BLM’s Areas For Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs) Areas of Critical Environmental Concern, also known as ACEC’s, are places that exist within public lands that feature important values where special management is required to protect those values. These may be related to fish and wildlife or may be historical, …

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Roamin’ Free & Growing Up In Rock Springs

By Guest Contributor | July 24, 2023

Roamin’ Free: Living In Rock Springs This small Wyoming town has 360-degrees of incredible public landscapes The desert sunrise looks like a burning campfire. It is a little cooler this morning. I know that my dad and brother are just as excited as me, however a word is not spoken. The dirt is kicking up …

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