Bear Grills: A Bear Meat Recipe Competition
The 2020 Bear Grills Competition is Closed Do you have what it takes to make it out alive from one of the most dangerous places on earth? The WWF Team is referring to the sort of places you wouldn’t last a day without the right survival skills. WWF vs. The Kitchen*. *Originally intended to say …
3 Wyoming Tag Application Tips
Wyoming sportsmen looking to hunt critters this fall can wade into the tag application process as of January 3, 2022. There’s no harm in applying early for fall hunts since you can modify or withdraw after the fact. Except maybe any anxiousness and anticipation from waiting for the May or June results date, but that’s …
Spring 2020 Fund Drive
The days are getting longer, and it’s about time to head outside for our favorite spring and summer activities. With all that has evolved from COVID-19, we recognize these are uncertain times, but there is optimism in the fresh spring air. Wyoming natives turn to our outdoors no matter how harsh the exposure, how intimidating …
Unconventional Wyoming Turkey Tactics
I am not what most “die-hards” would call a skilled turkey hunter; some of my tactics would be darn right blasphemous in some circles. That said, I have only been chasing the critter for the last 5 years or so, but I have had plenty of success finding public land birds without any formal training …
Why Sportsmen Should Care About the 2020 Legislative Session
The 2020 legislative session was incredibly positive for hunters, anglers, wildlife, and wild places in Wyoming. We had long days and hard discussions about wildlife, hunting, and angling opportunities with folks from all sorts of backgrounds. It can be tense working with people on every side of an issue, but people here in Wyoming are …
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Wyoming Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping
Making the most of the time stuck at home doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. As the weather warms, planting wildlife-friendly landscaping can make your home a habitat, too. While there are many flowers and shrubs enjoyed by deer, most people don’t appreciate the damage they do to yards and landscaping. This spring, concentrate …
COVID-19 & Conservation
At Wyoming Wildlife Federation, we are striving to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our local communities. Knowing that our WWF members, relatives, and friends are greatly impacted by these unprecedented and unpredictable times. Regarding event planning, in-person fundraisers and community projects WWF will comply with state and federal health guidelines, …
2020 Wyoming Commissioner Tag Raffle
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From Field to Capitol
As hunters and anglers, we are a trusted and effective voice for conservation. There’s no shortage of threats to the lands and waters where we spend time. That time is the most precious for our families and our communities. Time outside is why we live in Wyoming. If we aren’t advocating for the conservation of …
Centered in Sunlight
This August, I took a trip to the 7D Ranch in northwest Wyoming to tell a human story of conservation from a local perspective. Meade Dominick, along with his wife Andrea manage the 7D guest ranch and are owners of 7D Outfitting, a hunting operation specializing in northern Absaroka Range bighorn sheep hunts. Meade is …
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 …
Wyoming Policy Update
Wyoming Sage-Grouse Executive Order Public Input Requested Due April 8, 2019 Governor Gordon is interested in suggestions that may be used to update the Sage-Grouse Executive Order. Sage-Grouse Implementation Team Chairman Bob Budd asks to please use the existing SGEO as the base document to work from. Rather than word-smithing it, we recommend you focus …
Show Up For Migrations
Meetings Cody Mule Deer Initiative Powell | Park County Fairgrounds, Heart Mountain Hall | Feb. 19, 5:30-7:30 pm Cody | Park County Library, Grizzly Hall | Feb. 26, 5:30-7:30 pm Wyoming Range Mule Deer Migration Initiative Green River | Game and Fish Regional Office | Feb. 20, 7:00-9:00 pm Kemmerer | South Lincoln Training and …
Help Protect Our Way of Life
We need everyone who values the wild spaces of Wyoming to get involved. Are you ready?