SUPPORTED PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
Breaking Ground: HWY 189 Wildlife Crossing is Underway
It won’t be long before Wyoming celebrates the completion of its newest major wildlife crossing, south of Kemmerer! This project is being made possible by a $24.3 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration, $4.2 million in WYDOT formula funds, ...
Partnership to Conserve Big Game Habitat in Wyoming
December 31st, 2024 The Pooled Migration Fund and USDA-State of Wyoming Big Game Program in Wyoming 2024_Partnership_to_Conserve_Big Game Habitat As we close out the year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the significant progress made for big ...
DSC of Wyoming Contributes $41,000 to The Pronghorn Fund
Dallas Safari Club of Wyoming Contributes $41,000 to The Pronghorn Fund Hunting and Conservation Group Augments The WYldLife Fund’s Latest Initiative Casper, Wyoming, November 2024 — DSC of Wyoming, a 501(c)3 Wyoming nonprofit and chapter of the Dallas Safari Club, ...
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition and the WYldlife Fund Partner to Raise $2.7 Million for Wyoming’s Highway 26 Wildlife Crossing Project
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition and the WYldlife Fund have teamed up to raise $2.7 million in donations to contribute to the non-federal, match requirement for the state’s application requesting more than $17 million in federal Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program dollars ...
The Pooled Migration Fund: A Commitment to Wyoming’s Wildlife
The WYldlife Fund, in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD), is dedicated to the conservation of Wyoming’s wildlife and their habitats. Through the Pooled Migration Fund (PMF), this collaborative effort unites various stakeholders to protect and enhance ...
The Moose Fund: A Lifeline for Struggling Moose Populations
In the vast and rugged landscapes of Wyoming, where wildlife thrives amidst stunning natural beauty, moose populations are struggling. These majestic animals are facing challenges that threaten their existence, from habitat loss to warming temperatures. Fortunately, passionate individuals like Mary ...
Announcing The Pronghorn Fund: Safeguarding Wyoming’s Iconic Wildlife Legacy
Pronghorn, often referred to as the crown jewel of Wyoming’s wildlife, symbolize the state’s unique natural heritage. Their graceful presence has captivated generations, embodying the spirit of the untamed West. Wyoming has the largest intact pronghorn herds in North America. ...
Table Mountain Outfitters Hunting Program
Last summer, The WYldlife Fund (The Fund) established a unique partnership with Table Mountain Outfitters (TMO), a full-time guided hunting service based out of Cheyenne. The new program created opportunities for youth, women, and wounded warriors to experience hunting and ...
I-25 Kaycee to Buffalo Wildlife Crossing
The WYldlife Fund (The Fund) embarked on its inaugural large-scale project, the I-25 Kaycee to Buffalo Wildlife Crossing Project, with a remarkable contribution exceeding $350,000. We are elated to share that the project has reached the impressive milestone of 60% ...
2023 Microgrant Recipients
The WYldlife Fund recognizes that not every important project in Wyoming requires a check for hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this light, we also seek to fund smaller yet impactful projects and initiatives for the good of Wyoming’s wildlife. ...
Inspire a Kid Camps 2023
Wow, it has been a busy year for The WYldlife Fund! Busy is good, right? We like to think so! We have a lot to catch our supporters up on, and we’d like to begin by filling you in on ...
WYDOT receives $24.3 million federal grant for Kemmerer wildlife crossing project
We have some exciting news to share in the world of wildlife crossings! But first, a bit of background: According to Dr. Corinna Riginos of The Nature Conservancy, the annual number of wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) continues to rise over time, ...
NextEra Energy Resources Invests in Wyoming Migration Corridors
NextEra Energy Resources Commits $50,000 to The WYldlife Fund in Support of Big Game Migration Corridors The WYldlife Fund is proud to announce a $50,000 contribution to the Pooled Migration Fund from the NextEra Energy Foundation, the charitable arm ...
2023 Inspire a Kid Camp
The Inspire a Kid Camp hosted at the Little Jennie Ranch in Bondurant, Wyoming aims to be a transformative and one of kind, wilderness experience for young men and women.
Moose Fund makes another incredible investment for Wyoming’s wildlife
Moose Fund Invests in Cody Regional Office Beaver Holding Facility The Moose Fund is a restricted line item within The WYldlife Fund created by Mary Rumsey. To learn more about investing in this fund please reach out to us today! ...
The WYldlife Fund launches initiative, awards first grants to support landowner stewardship, migration corridors
The Pooled Migration Fund serves as a catalyst to significant federal investments in Wyoming The WYldlife Fund, a nonprofit partner of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, announced the first recipients of grant funding from its new Pooled Migration Fund. The grant ...
Moose Fund: helping beavers is a WIN-WIN
Thanks to a generous gift by Mary and Charlie Rumsey of Meeteetse, WY we have established a fund which directly supports moose and the first investment from this fund supports beaver translocation and expansion across Wyoming.
Dubois US 26 Wildlife Crossing
This project around Dubois from Stoney Point to Dinwoody Creek (mileposts 48-73) meets a major need in keeping our wildlife and drivers on the go.
Kemmerer HWY 189 Wildlife Crossing
The forthcoming economic development opportunities in this region, and resulting increase in motor vehicle traffic, has made it imperative that we work together to complete the Kemmerer Highway 189 Wildlife Crossing Project in order to protect human lives and save wildlife.
Inspire a Kid Camp
From June 22nd-28th, 2022 The WYldlife Fund was honored to host the first annual Inspire a Kid Camp at the Little Jennie Ranch in Bondurant.
Maury Brown Kids Fishing Day
On June 4th, 2022 The WYldlife Fund partnered with Maury Brown and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to host the first Maury Brown Kids Fishing Day at the Iron Mountain Ranch outside of Cheyenne.