Hunting, fishing reel in bucks for Teton County -Jackson Hole News
Jackson Hole News Guide Hunting, fishing reel in bucks for Teton County Teton tops for sportsmen revenue among Wyoming counties surveyed. http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/environmental/hunting-fishing-reel-in-bucks-for-teton-county/article_a4e4ce84-4c9a-521f-8fa0-ecbfdb6850da.html Sportsmen spend about $30 million annually in Teton County pursuing cutthroat trout, elk and other terrestrial and aquatic critters, according to a new study. The assessment takes a snapshot view of spending from …
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Economic Study Shows Hunting and Fishing Pays Big Dividends to Teton County
Feb. 8, 2017 ***NEWS RELEASE*** Wyoming Wildlife Federation Contact: Jessi Johnson (530) 598-0583 Teton County, Wyo., Feb. 8, 2017 – The Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) today released an economic study by the University of Wyoming (UW) for Teton County, Wyoming, which shows $29.5 million was generated in 2015 as a result of hunters and anglers …
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WWF legislative update
Wyoming Legislative News It has been a busy start to the 2017 legislative session with a number of wildlife, public lands and Game and Fish related bills. (Click here for bills information and status). Killed! – Public Lands Constitutional Amendment (SJ003) Hats off to WWF members for contacting their legislators – our voice was heard! …
Legislators Hold Private Meeting With [WWF] Over Land Transfer Alternatives – WPR
Wyoming Public Radio Legislators Hold Private Meeting With Environmental Group Over Land Transfer Alternatives http://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/legislators-hold-private-meeting-environmental-group-over-land-transfer-alternatives By Melodie Edwards On Monday night, about 20 legislators met with the Wyoming Wildlife Federation to discuss an alternative to a proposed public land transfer bill. The amendment is scheduled for introduction at the legislature and would allow the state to take over …
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JOIN US: Dec. 14th Leg meeting in Cheyenne – Public Lands Constitutional Amendment
Consideration of Public Lands Constitutional Amendment, steal America’s public lands, no way! The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee of the Wyoming Legislature is considering draft legislation for a constitutional amendment that would set the stage for the transfer of federal lands to state control. In Wyoming there are more than 38 million acres (5%) …
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Proposed amendment would risk Wyoming public lands – Tribune Eagle
Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Dec. 12, 2016) – Op-Ed Proposed amendment would risk Wyoming public lands Our public land is something we don’t take for granted in Wyoming. Here, every fall, sportsmen and women head for these public lands seeking adventure and the opportunity to stock our freezers and create memories (some that even hang on …
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WWF NEWS: UW Study for Fremont County Shows Sportsmen Inject Millions Into Economy
Nov. 29, 2016 ***NEWS RELEASE*** Wyoming Wildlife Federation Contact: Chamois Andersen (307) 438-1724 UW Study for Fremont County Shows Sportsmen Inject Millions Into Economy A University of Wyoming (UW) study for Fremont County on the economic impacts of hunting and fishing has revealed a trend politicians and stakeholders are starting to take notice of across …
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Draft bill said to preserve access in any land transfer – WyoFile
http://www.wyofile.com/draft-bill-said-preserve-access-land-transfer/ Draft bill said to preserve access in any land transfer – WyoFile by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. | NOVEMBER 1, 2016 A legislative committee is drafting a bill that proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure no net loss of public land or access, should Wyoming gain control of federal holdings, a lawmaker said Monday. Lawmakers on the …
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NEWS: Hunters and Anglers Inject Millions into Economy in Albany County, Wyo
Nov. 1, 2016 ***NEWS RELEASE*** Wyoming Wildlife Federation Contact: Chamois Andersen (307) 438-1724 Hunters and Anglers Inject Millions into Economy in Albany County, Wyo The Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) released a new University of Wyoming (UW) report on the economic impact of hunting and fishing in Albany County, Wyoming. Access to public and private lands …
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Apply now for WWF Board! Due Nov. 10
Make a huge difference to Wyoming’s wildlife and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation! Consider serving on the Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted until November 10. What does it mean to participate on a Board of Directors? WWF relies heavily on its Board members for many functions, including Mission and Vison, fiduciary responsibility, programs oversight …
Study: Managing Federal Lands Would be Costly for Wyoming
http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-10-24/public-lands-wilderness/study-managing-federal-lands-would-be-costly-for-wyoming/a54599-1 Study: Managing Federal Lands Would be Costly for Wyoming – Public News Service October 24. 2016 Transferring management of national public lands to the state of Wyoming would be costly, according to a new report. (Pixabay) CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A new report on the feasibility of transferring the management of some 25 million acres of federal …
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Western sportsmen: Drop sage-grouse rider from defense bill
***NEWS RELEASE*** National Wildlife Federation Contact: Dave Chadwick, Montana Wildlife Federation, dchadwick@mtwf.org, phone Oct. 14, 2016 Western sportsmen: Drop sage-grouse rider from defense bill 11 conservation groups call on Congress to let sage-grouse plans go forward Eleven groups representing tens of thousands of hunters and other conservationists from across the West have sent a letter …
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