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Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Camp WILD

The WYldlife Fund Announces New Grant Awards

Funds Will Combat Aquatic Invasive Species in Laramie Region and Support Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Camp WILD

Grant awards benefit key initiatives in Wyoming!

The Wyldlife Fund is committed to putting money on the ground to advance key wildlife initiatives across Wyoming. We are pleased to announce the following gifts!

The Fisheries Division in the Laramie Region of Wyoming Game and Fish are working hard to keep aquatic invasive species (AIS) from infiltrating our pristine waters.

New Zealand Mudsnails (NZMS) are AIS that pose a significant risk to the blue ribbon fisheries of the Laramie Region. Game and Fish Laramie Region fisheries biologist will erect 10 boot cleaning stations with educational signs about the biology of NZMS and the risk of transporting them via gear. These stations will be located at high risk high use areas in the Laramie fisheries management area such as the Upper North Platte River, Diamond Lake, the Big Laramie River, Twin Buttes Reservoir, and Wheatland Reservoir #3. The signs and stations will be designed in the spring of 2021 and installed in the fall of 2021.

New Zealand Mudsnails are currently in the North Park and Front Range of Colorado and the Casper Region in the North Platte River. Mudsnails are thought to be moved to different locations via fishing gear in particular waders and boots. The goal of the NZMS informational signs and boot cleaning stations is to educate and engage anglers on the importance of cleaning gear and to also provide a tool for the public to use to help stop the spread of AIS. The WYldlife Fund is pleased to grant $1,250 to this important initiative.

The second initiative being awarded grant funds is Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Camp WILD. Wyoming Game and Fish does an excellent job of putting together camps which engage families with young children and high school youth!

Some of the main activities included at family camps are:
  • flycasting/fly fishing
  • bear safety & biology
  • canoeing
  • geocaching
  • outdoor survival skills
  • air rifle
  • archery
  • birdwatching
  • intro to wildlife management
  • nature hike to torrey creek falls
  • petroglyph hike / history of the Whiskey Basin WHMA

Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Camp WILD

High school youth camps include many of the same activities, including:
  • inquiry-based research projects
  • hike to lake louise
  • intro to wildlife management (including radio telemetry and sampling)
  • intro to fisheries management (hands-on sampling)
  • bear safety & biology
  • intro to birdwatching
  • air rifle
  • archery
  • canoeing
  • flycasting
  • -GPS/geocaching

Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Camp WILD

Thanks to the Williams Foundation we are pleased to announce a gift of $2,500 to support Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Camp WILD. The WYldlife Fund is committed to supporting the Department’s Inspire a Kid program and we will continue to invest in the future of conservation through these great young people!
Thank YOU for your continued support.
All the best,
Chris
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Thank you @yourjacksonagent for your incredible gi Thank you @yourjacksonagent for your incredible gift to our signature initiative WYldlife For Tomorrow! WFT allows a channel for our partners in the tourism sector to contribute to on the ground wildlife projects!

Here’s what Austin has to say about the initiative!

Wyldlife for Tomorrow is my favorite initiative of @thewyldlifefund . With projects underway in the South Park wetlands and Grand Teton National Park, I’m proud to support their cause and I’m excited to see what @tetontay and @dawsonksmith have in store for years to come. If you are looking to give back to the Wyldlife community, consider this amazing initiative! 

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#inspireakid #wyomingwildlife #keepitwyld #thewyldlifefund #jointhepack #keepwywild #wyominggameandfishdepartment
The My Wild Land showing in Sheridan on Wednesday The My Wild Land showing in Sheridan on Wednesday evening was a huge success! A big thank you to @sheridanclt and @tnc_wyoming for their partnership in making this event possible. Wildlife conservation in Wyoming is truly a dynamic team effort. Wyoming's ranchers who keep working lands; 'working', are truly all-stars who do so much for the wildlife we love.

My Wild Land is presented by @muleyfanaticfoundation with support from @mavenbuilt 

📸 Photos of showing by Meghan Kent, SCLT.
Bighorn sheep 📸 photo credit, Emily Reed, Wyoming Migration Initiative at the University of Wyoming
Wyoming Game and Fish Commissioners Gay Lynn Byrd Wyoming Game and Fish Commissioners Gay Lynn Byrd and Peter Dube completed their final Game and Fish Commission meeting this week in Cheyenne. They have served our state in this capacity for the last 6 years. We are unable to thank them enough for their constant efforts and dedication to the people and wildlife of Wyoming. In addition, without their visionary leadership and guidance @thewyldlifefund would not be here today. Thank you Commissioners Byrd and Dube! We appreciate all you have done.
@thewyldlifefund was proud to attend this great ev @thewyldlifefund was proud to attend this great event celebrating 35 years of wildlife art at the @wildlifeartjh . Thanks to Board Member @tetontay of @jacksonholeecotours for co-sponsoring this event with the @wygameandfish and The Fund.
@thewyldlifefund is thrilled to be a part of this @thewyldlifefund is thrilled to be a part of this awesome event along with @jacksonholeecotours and @wygameandfish in partnership with our friends at the @wildlifeartjh , THIS SUNDAY! What a great way to beat the winter doldrums and #inspireakid to tie knots and flies and learn about the art of fly fishing! Bring some friends and grab the kiddos to enjoy this special day!

#families #flyfishing #flytying #art #jacksonhole #wyoming #wildlife
🦌 $$$ FOR MIGRATION 🦌 The WYldlife Fund is 🦌 $$$ FOR MIGRATION 🦌 

The WYldlife Fund is seeking Requests for Proposals to help with Capacity Building Positions to facilitate USDA Farm Bill Projects in key migration corridors throughout Wyoming! Check out the link IN BIO for more information.

The rundown...

Due Date: Proposals due January 6th, 2023

Timeline: Funds awarded in February 2023 with support over 2 years (2023 and 2024)

Anticipated Award Amounts: $100,000-$300,000

Anticipated Positions Funded: 3-5
The WYldlife Fund was proud to attend the Petroleu The WYldlife Fund was proud to attend the Petroleum Association of Wyoming’s Wildlife and Reclamation Conference today in Casper, WY. Our partners, @wygameandfish  presenters, Ian Tator and Will Schultz did a great job, as well as Bob Budd with the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust Fund.

#partnerships #reclamation #wildlife #thatswyoming #thatswy #naturalresources #wyomingwildlife
Would you chip in on this GivingTuesday and suppor Would you chip in on this GivingTuesday and support the wildlife of Wyoming?

🚨LINK TO DONATE IN BIO🚨

In just the past year The WYldlife Fund has successfully:

-Helped fully fund the I-25 (Buffalo to Kaycee) Wildlife Crossing Project which will be under construction in 2023.
-Hosted the first annual Maury Brown Kids Fishing Day which saw 250 youth participants and 350 volunteers.
-Welcomed 20 young men from across Wyoming and the country for our first annual Inspire a Kid Camp at the historic Little Jennie Ranch in Bondurant.
-Helped implement the second west wide Western Conservation Leadership Development Program with 31 participating students.
-Provided funding for critical habitat work including Snake River cutthroat fish passage, Sage Grouse fence work, beaver relocation, and wildlife friendly fencing.

A gift on this GivingTuesday is a great way to support conservation through thick and thin, because it allows us to plan our projects into the future. We really appreciate all donations, as The WYldlife Fund is planning for an exciting year ahead, and your support will help us bring our mission to life. 

 #GivingTuesday #wyomingwildlife #wildlife #conservation #wyominglife #wyoming #nonprofitsmatter #conservationmatters #thatswy #thatswyo #thatswyoming #wyominggameandfish #inspireakid #unselfie
We are thankful for your support. From our family We are thankful for your support. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.
Where feasible and appropriate, highway underpasse Where feasible and appropriate, highway underpasses and overpasses, coupled with game fencing, can be highly effective at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and ensuring that animals can safely and freely cross roads. Underpasses and overpasses in Wyoming and elsewhere in the west have been demonstrated to consistently reduce collisions by 80-90% and connect habitat for wildlife.

With your help, The WYldlife Fund will continue to advocate for and help fund these critical projects.

#wyominggameandfish #migration #muledeer #elk #pronghorn #wyomingwildlife #wyoming #wildlifecrossings #highwaysafety #drivesafe #savewildlife

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The WYldlife Fund is a non-profit 501(c)3.
EIN: 83-2290091

© Copyright 2021 The WYldlife Fund
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