Bringing hunters and anglers together and building an effective and informed advocacy voice is the mission for the Camo at the Capitol program. The program includes advocacy training and legislative action days at the Wyoming State Capitol, all aimed at cultivating a strong conservation voice for sportsmen and women, culminating in lasting policy changes that benefit wildlife and our sporting heritage.
Join us for Camo at the Capitol on Thursday, February 13, 2025!
Camo at the Capitol provides an opportunity for hunters, anglers, and other conservationists to exercise their public voice. Attendees will learn the ins and out’s of the legislative process, including bill creation, tracking, and ultimately its passing (or not passing) into law. Those who attend will not only learn the skill necessary for communicating with lawmakers but will also have the opportunity to speak directly with elected officials as they lobby for specific bills affecting the hunting and angling community.
Gas reimbursements are available for attendees who carpool with at least two Camo at the Capitol attendees.
We have 15 rooms blocked for a discounted rate at the Fairfield Inn in Cheyenne (1415 Stillwater Ave. — Cheyenne, WY). They'll be $110 per night for both February 12th and 13th, so if folks want to come down the day before Camo at the Capitol, they can get the discount for both nights. Rooms must be booked through our link by Wednesday, February 5th, to get the discounted rate.
Book your group rate for Wyoming Wildlife Federation
We're also looking for additional volunteers! If you would like to make a wild game appetizer at the Legislative Reception, contact Jess Johnson at jessijohnson@wyomingwildlife.org
Agenda for the day
8:30 AM @ Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne
Where: 1400 E. College Dr., Training Center, Room TC112 (near parking lot H and I)
Camo at the Capitol kicks off. Introductions and split into groups
9:00 - 10:30 AM: Camo Basic
Overview of House and Senate
How a Bill Becomes Law
What is Lobbying
Lobbying 101 and Decorum
9:00 - 10:30 AM: Camo Advanced
The nuances and processes of state land transfers, sales and leases.
10:30 AM Combined Class
Diving into active and relevant bills for 2025 session
11:00 AM
WGFD Presentation
11:30 AM
Office of State Lands Presentation
12:00 PM
Legislator Presentation
12:30 Lunch
Continued overview of relevant bills
1:00 PM
Travel to Capitol Complex
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Tours of the Capitol (break into smaller groups with group leads) -an afternoon spent lobbying, sitting in on committee meetings, and working with legislators for individual discussion
6:00 PM
The Sportsmen’s Legislative Reception at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens: 710 S Lions Park Dr, Cheyenne. Wild Game appetizers, Wyoming based bar.
The Issues Addressed
Each Program that Wyoming Wildlife Federation runs affects a variety of
different conservation Issues. Click on an Issue to find out more about it.
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