NWTF’s State Chapters Busy Making More Places to Hunt
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Wyoming Game and Fish Commission's Access Yes program and contributions from the NWTF's Wyoming State Chapter helps provide hunting opportunities for hunters who pursue all species of game.
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Wyoming
In the winter of 2008, the NWTF’s Wyoming State Chapter donated $10,000 to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission's Access Yes program, and was recognized for their commitment to support wildlife, wildlife habitat and the hunting tradition in Wyoming.
On average, every dollar donated to the Access Yes program, which provides public hunting opportunities on private lands, results in about 4.2 acres of hunting access. The NWTF's donation -- the second largest one-time donation ever made to the Access Yes program -- could result in about 42,000 acres of additional land access for hunters in 2008.
"Since every dollar currently donated to the Access Yes program is being spent on the access we already have, the only way to get more access is through increased donations from users of the program," said Matt Buhler, Game and Fish statewide access coordinator. "Simply put, this donation will result in additional access for hunters in Wyoming that would not have been possible without it."
“The NWTF epitomizes the value of partnerships between state wildlife management agencies and non-governmental organizations in working to enhance wildlife habitat and hunting and fishing opportunities,” said Terry Cleveland, Wyoming Game and Fish director.
