Sam Cook: A Hunter Behind the Camera
Sam Cook is a man that cut his teeth in several major Wyoming industries but always seems to end up in the woods. Born in Wilson, Wyoming, Cook grew up interacting with public spaces. The enthusiasm in his voice peaked when recalling evenings spent bugling to bull elk with his dad. The father-son duo would …
Andrew O’Neill: A Hunting and Fishing Documentarian
Like a bloated seal lounging on the ice, our unofficial “guide”, who we met the prior day, was sprawled out in the bottom of the boat, sleeping off the previous night. Andrew O’Neill took over as ancillary captain as we floated down the Platte River. It was an odd situation that got progressively more uncomfortable …
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Taskforce Makes First Recommendation: Fully Fund WWNRT
Header Image: Mule deer winter along the East Fork of the Wind River where WWNRT has helped fund multiple habitat projects. Photo by Jess Johnson The way Wyoming allocates hunting licenses has been a point of contention over the last decade with various bills brought forth and contested. These allocation discussions divide current sporting opportunities …
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Wyoming’s Famous Grouse, Its Neglected Cousin, and a Threat to Both
| By Guest Contributor, Tom Christiansen Unless you’re just waking from a 20-year coma, you already know sage-grouse are a pretty big deal in the Cowboy State. Meanwhile, sharp-tailed grouse receive comparatively little attention even though their numbers too seem to be declining, especially in southeast Wyoming. It’s reasonable to ask why and what is …
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Are you a Wyoming Outdoors Role Model?
Plodding along, one heel-to-toe roll at a time, I wind my way through the sagebrush in Sinks Canyon. Trail running has me feeling lucky that I have the time and privilege to enjoy the clean fresh air of the mountains, coolness of an aspen stand, and the iconic scenery of the canyon. Although the dolomite …
A Quarter of Wyoming Needs A Land Manager
Nearly one-quarter of Wyoming is under Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversight – many of us recreate, hunt, fish, and camp on these public lands. Here, the Federation’s Executive Director, Dwayne Meadows lends his take on the Senate confirming Tracy Stone-Manning as the director of the BLM. Cover photo: Antelope bucks on Bureau Of Land …
Wildlife Task Force Off On The Right Foot
The Wildlife Task Force met for the first time on June 16 and 17, 2021 to kick off the process of tackling the biggest hot-button issues with Wyoming’s licensing system, hunter access, and wildlife management as a whole. The group will provide recommendations to the proper governing bodies with solutions to various issues on a …
Want to Fix The Wyoming Tag System?
In 2020, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department teamed up with Wyoming Legislators to create the Wildlife Task Force. The mission of this task force? Come up with long-term solutions to improve the license system and other hot-button issues for hunters within the State of Wyoming. The Wildlife Task Force public meetings begin June 16-17, …
Wings of the Sage
Voluntary wing deposits help shape the future of what is to become of the sage grouse and those that hunt them. I could see the red barrel far off in the distance as we drove down from the sage flats. The metal spherical container acted like a beacon as we traversed the two-track road. Moments …
What’s Special About the Baggs Migration Corridor?
The Baggs Mule Deer Migration Corridor Working Group finalized recommendations that will be sent to Governor Mark Gordon and all relevant agencies. The Baggs migration corridor will remain designated, the boundaries remain intact, and various conservation opportunities were recommended to ensure a lasting and permeable corridor. In attendance at all meetings, WWF staff are excited …
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Why We Care About the Bridger-Teton National Forest
If you are standing in Kemmerer, Pinedale, or Jackson, Wyoming, you can see the jagged peaks of the Bridger-Teton National Forest on the horizon. These 3.4 million acres of forest are home to some of the highest quality hunting, backpacking, fly fishing, and other outdoor adventures in the lower-48. They are enjoyed by tourists, new …
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Bighorn Sheep In Danger If Allotments Restocked
Cover photo: The eastern slope of Mount Darby. Photo by Jaden Bales Hunting a ram from the Darby Mountain Bighorn Sheep Herd is one of the most sought-after big game experiences for Wyoming hunters. The conservation efforts to keep this herd healthy are at risk of being undone with the recent Bridger-Teton National Forest proposal …
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