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WY, The WYldlife Fund?

A message from Chairman of The WYldlife Fund, Mike Schmid.

I have loved critters of all shapes and sizes for as long as I can remember; except for snakes, not that I dislike them they are just a bit creepy. I mean, think about it. The snake is a critter that can move at lightning speed. The snake can swim, climb and strike with veracity. The snake can do all of this while having no arms, legs, claws, toes, hooves or any appendages whatsoever. That to me is, well, creepy.

Now, let us fast forward a few decades. I was sitting in a town meeting in La Barge, WY where then Governor Dave Freudenthal was addressing the crowd about issues of the day. When he finished speaking I asked, “What can a person like me do about any of this?” Governor Freudenthal pointed his finger at me and quickly said, “Get involved!”  I was not in the position to do anything at that moment but the impression he made stuck with me.

A few years later my management team overseeing an oilfield business I had built was thriving and steady, I felt like now was my time to get involved. The Wyoming Game & Fish Commission seat for my district was soon to be vacant and needed filled. I decided to throw my name in the hat and low and behold Governor Matt Mead decided I was a good fit. I took my commission post in March of 2017.

As a new commissioner I tried to get to every meeting and event that I possibly could throughout the 4 counties I served. I met hunters, anglers, hikers, backpackers, rock climbers, mountaineers, bird watchers, photographers, dog walkers, horseback riders and every other walk of life at those meetings. They were male and female, young, old and middle aged. The one thing they all had in common was their love of Wyoming, its wild places and especially our amazing wildlife.

Everyone wanted to help in their own unique way and it became more and more apparent as I spoke with them that we needed somewhere for them to do that. Our dream was to build an organization where folks could get involved no matter what their personal beliefs were. The WYldlife Fund came to life in early 2020. It is a place for all people to come together as one to watch over, take care of and conserve our wildlife and wild places.

We plan to do this by uniting all people to advance Wyoming wildlife habitat, research, and education.

As a young organization we have already put $107,750.00 right back on the ground this year alone throughout Wyoming to advance critical wildlife projects.

We would love for you to join us, get involved and give of your time or treasurers to help ensure that we leave Wyoming’s wildlife and wild places even better than we found them.

Warmly,
Mike Schmid
The WYldlife Fund, President

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🚨Wyoming Gas and Oil partner donates to suppor 🚨Wyoming  Gas and Oil partner donates to support wildlife-friendly crossings🚨

We are thrilled to announce a generous gift of $10,000 from SOS Well Services to support the South Kemmerer HWY189 Wildlife Crossing Project. In 2019, SOS built a Wildlife Conservation Rig promising a portion of profits to highway crossings around the state.  In order to make this happen SOS teamed up with the largest natural gas provider in the state of Wyoming, PureWest. 

“Our goal is to make the roadways safer for families traveling them daily and to make a true impact for our wildlife and we believe this gift will do just that,” stated Zach Key, Area Manager of SOS Well Services. 

“At PureWest, we work hard to protect and preserve the habitats of the wildlife that live in or pass through our state while producing the energy we all need,” said Sam White, PureWest Well Intervention Manager. “We are proud to play a small part in ensuring our roadways also include safe passage for Wyoming’s diverse wildlife population.”

“SOS Well Services is proud to partner with Pure West Energy and the WYldlife Fund to make Wyoming highways safer for our motoring public and wildlife. With the Dry Piney Highway 189 wildlife crossing project scheduled for completion in October 2023 these dollars are vastly important to get the Kemmerer HWY 189 wildlife crossing project underway. With completion of these two projects the world class Wyoming Range Mule Deer will have maximum protection from vehicle strikes while on their ancestral ranges. We are proud to be a part of this effort,” said Mike Schmid, President and CEO of SOS Well Services.

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Registration is now LIVE for the second annual Mau Registration is now LIVE for the second annual Maury Brown Kids Fishing Day on June 3rd. Maury's ranch, located outside of Cheyenne, is a truly spectacular Wyoming setting. This event would not be possible without Maury and his family. Scan the QR code to sign up. There is no cost to attend this event and every kid who signs up will receive a fishing pole and fully stocked tackle box from our partners at @bassproshops and @cabelas 
We thank our partners including the @wygameandfish and @fnbofwyoming for making this day possible. 

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Come enjoy the fruits of collaboration! Great beer Come enjoy the fruits of collaboration! Great beer for a greater cause! WYLD Amber Ale is on tap and for sale in Laramie, WY! $1/pint will go directly towards projects that support wildlife! Thanks again to the @haub.school and @altitudechophouseandbrewery for making this a reality!
It was a privilege to spend the day with the NRCS It was a privilege to spend the day with the NRCS Chief, Terry Cosby and staff, touring Fremont County and the Wind River Indian Reservation discussing the USDA's recent commitment to wildlife migration and tribal/private lands that support wildlife habitat. Through the efforts of the Pooled Migration Fund, The WYldlife Fund is building partnerships that will help channel this funding to critical areas!
Wildlife has captivated mankind for thousands of y Wildlife has captivated mankind for thousands of years! Here, @thewyldlifefund, we are uniting people to advance Wyoming wildlife habitat, research, and education! We aim to protect and conserve wildlife for generations to come! 

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We are PUMPED to announce $77,500 in funding for w We are PUMPED to announce $77,500 in funding for wildlife-friendly crossings in southwest Wyoming from some incredible industry partners:

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have combined forces to keep wildlife safe and drivers on the go. These generous donations will be directed to the South Kemmerer HWY189 Project. 5 new underpasses, 1 new overpass and 56 miles of big game fencing will be installed to positively impact the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Herd, Uinta Mule Deer Herd and Carter Lease Pronghorn Herd. THANK YOU!

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A BIG thank you to our friends at the @wyomingwildlife and @jesscjohnson_ for helping with conversations that led to support for this important crossing project! 👏🏻 

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THE WYLDLIFE FUND
PO Box 890, Buffalo, WY 82834

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

© Copyright The WYldlife Fund
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