Wyoming

Wyoming’s public lands cover more than 30 million acres, providing ample opportunities for hunting and fishing. The state’s national forests, wildlife management areas, and BLM lands offer access to some of the most pristine hunting and fishing locations in the country. Wyoming’s hunting and fishing culture has deep roots in the state’s history, with a rich tradition of Native American hunting practices and pioneer settlers relying on game for sustenance. The state is also home to some of the most iconic natural landmarks in the country, such as Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. These national treasures provide additional opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and experience the beauty of Wyoming. In recent years, Wyoming has become a leader in conservation and sustainable resource management. From the miracle mile to the Devil’s Tower, the Cowboy State has something for everyone.

For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Wyoming, please contact:


Wyoming State Caucus Fact Sheet

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus

Senator John Barrasso
Senator Cynthia Lummis

Wyoming Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member

Governor Mark Gordon

Wyoming Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership

Senator Ogden Driskill
Representative Cyrus Western

News Alerts

Dec 09 2024 Prefiled Bills Give Glimpse into Wyoming’s 2025 Legislative Session

Why It Matters: As Wyoming State Legislative Committees begin their transition from interim meetings...

Oct 07 2024 Wyoming Honors the Sporting Community

Why It Matters: With sporting dollars making up the bulk of the Wyoming Game...

Sep 30 2024 Angi Bruce Named as Director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Why It Matters: Wyoming has a deep appreciation of wildlife and the sporting heritage,...

Jun 03 2024 Wildlife Crossings Find Support With The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission

Why It Matters: Viewed as the deadliest stretch of Highway 26, the area from...

Apr 29 2024 Wolf Issues Sweep Through the Northwest

Why It Matters: As population studies wrap-up, commissions convene, and court decisions are announced,...

Feb 13 2023 FWS Announces Consideration to Delist Certain Grizzly Bear Populations

Why It Matters: Delisting the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) and...

Jan 09 2023 Wyoming Looks to Address Weak Points in Large Carnivore Statute

Highlights: Despite its necessity, hunting as a tool for predator management has come under increased and misguided scrutiny...

Mar 18 2019 Wyoming: Governor Mark Gordon Joins Sportsmen’s Caucus

Newly elected Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), a...

Aug 03 2018 DOI and State of Wyoming Work Collaboratively to Advance Secretarial Order 3362

On July 31, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus...

Mar 16 2017 Federal Court Ruling Supports State Management of Wyoming Wolves

Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a unanimous,...

Sep 08 2016 Wyoming: Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Vice-Chair Announces Shooting Sports Initiatives

In a nod to sportsmen and women, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GCS) Vice-Chair Wyoming Governor...

Jun 26 2014 Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Meets in Wyoming

The Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), a federal advisory committee tasked with...

Jun 26 2014 Wyoming Joins National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses as 43rd State

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the formation of the Wyoming...

Oct 03 2012 Wyoming: Wolf Hunt Underway

On October 1, Wyoming’s first wolf hunting season opened, with more than 2,200 hunters...

Sep 17 2012 Wyoming Gray Wolf Declared Recovered and Removed from Endangered Species Act

On August 31, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the Wyoming gray...

Latest policy updates

Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...

Introduction Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease...

Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...

In recent years many local governments have enacted vague, outdated laws banning...

Every federally licensed firearm dealer is required to check the eligibility of...

During unprecedented and devastating crises, some governors, through emergency powers granted to...

Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...

Animal rights groups, such as the Humane Society of the United States,...

Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to...

The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...

Reports and Data

Jan 01 2022 Wyoming: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

Wyoming: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

Jan 01 2013 2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Wyoming

2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Wyoming

Jan 01 2007 2006 Economic Impact Report — Wyoming

The majority of all sportsmen consider themselves “likely voters” and 8 in 10 say that...

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