Join us for the 2025 Wild Game Cookoff!
Saturday, May 17th at 5pm @ The Lander Community & Convention Center
This year our event will take place during Wyoming Outdoor Weekend!
Special Thanks to our Title Sponsor:
The Event
This event brings together sportsmen, conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts every year in support of wildlife conservation and the enjoyment of wild game. The cookoff has grown exponentially since its inception, welcoming over five hundred attendees in 2024. This year, we are partnering with Wyoming Outdoor Weekend for an evening of fun and conservation.
Tasting wild game is free, but a $20 entry fee covers a roll in our raffle ticket game and grants you the ability to judge dishes in the people's choice category!
Cook Teams
Teams will compete to create their best, most creative and delicious wild game, wild caught, and wild foraged dishes to be judged by both our WWF sanctioned judges and people's choice! Winner's of both categories will be announced at 7pm. If you are interested in preparing a dish or putting together a team, please fill out our interest form here.
Live Music
What's a community event without live music? Get ready to experience the electrifying energy of Candice and the Madd Doggs! Since their formation in July 2023, this dynamic band has been setting stages ablaze with their unique blend of cover songs and original compositions. From soulful renditions of classics to their own infectious tunes. Sample delicious dishes while tapping your toes along to their tunes!
*Wild game is not for sale at this event. Food is served free of charge, however participating in the Cookoff requires an admission fee. We would love to see you at this year's Wild Game Cookoff!
Photos From Past Cookoffs
We are still looking for eager wild game cooks who want to dethrone last year’s winners, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, with a fan-favorite wild-caught or harvested dish. Email ghighfield@wyomingwildlife.org if you have a wild game recipe you would like to share with the community at this great event!
Thank You to our Supporting Sponsors:
