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Wyoming State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the Wyoming NWTF State Chapter.

The information below includes all projects funded by the state and the national Super Fund, as well as any other internal or external funding source.

Wyoming's Conserved or Enhanced Acres of Wildlife Habitat
6,192
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Wyoming's Influenced Acres of Wildlife Habitat
12,236
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Wyoming's Conservation Projects
5
1 Active, 4 Completed
Wyoming's Acres Opened to Hunting
92,069
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Wyoming's Hunters Recruited
183
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Accomplished Thanks to the Support of Wyoming
1,021
Active Members

Wyoming's Conservation Projects

Active Projects
Project Name
Habitat Objective
Management Practices
Total Acres
Waterways for Wildlife
Early Successional Health/Restoration, Grassland Health/Restoration, Hunter Access, Riparian Health/Restoration, Water Source Health Cleanup
Brush Mowing/Mulching, Enclosure/Exclosure Installed, Flooding, Hunter Access Acres: Land Acquisition or Conservation Easement, Meadow Retention/ Restoration, Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical , Native Invasive Species Control: Mechanical, Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical, Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Mechanical, Shrub Planting, Tree Planting- Hardwood, Tree Planting- Softwood
185
Completed Projects
Project Name
Habitat Objective
Management Practices
Total Acres
NPRRI
Early Successional Health/Restoration, Grassland Health/Restoration, Riparian Health/Restoration
Brush Mowing/Mulching, Enclosure/Exclosure Installed, Meadow Retention/ Restoration, Native Invasive Species Control: Mechanical, Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical, Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Mechanical, Shrub Planting, Tree Planting- Hardwood, Water Source/ Guzzler Creation
1815.00
WY Black Hills Forester
Early Successional Health/Restoration, Forest Health/Restoration, Grassland Health/Restoration
Brush Mowing/Mulching, Brush Removal, Firebreak Establishment, Meadow Retention/ Restoration, Thinning, Timber Harvest, Timber Stand Improvement: Mechanical
1546.00
Timber Stand Improvement - Stockade Beaver Creek Conifer Removal II
Forest Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Mechanical
500.00
Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat - BLM Slip Road Shaded Fuel Break
Forest Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Mechanical
797.00
WY Black Hills Forester Position (Part 2)
Early Successional Health/Restoration, Forest Health/Restoration
Brush Mowing/Mulching, Firebreak Establishment, Thinning, Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical, Timber Stand Improvement: Mechanical
1020.50
Wildlife Openings BH/Habitat Enhancement- Laramie County Cons. Dist. Cheat Grass Control
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical
115.00

About Us

We, along with our partners in conservation, actively manage our precious natural resources for our kids and grandkids and for the future of the wild turkey and all wildlife in Wyoming.

  • We recruit all kinds of hunters through our hunter education programs and mentored hunts. We support public hunting access through lease programs. We address legislative issues that impact hunter access and we work with landowners to provide greater access for hunting.
  • We embrace all outdoor enthusiasts of any age and encourage anyone to become a member of our growing family. We believe in knowing where our food comes from and we value what we eat. We work tirelessly to preserve our precious natural resources for all, especially our kids, our grand kids and generations to come.
  • We believe the outdoors is for everyone to enjoy.

Wyoming is part of America’s Great Open Spaces in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF Wyoming is committed to improve forest health and water quality, and restore native prairies.

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We’re making Wyoming the best it can be for the people and wildlife who call it home.

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Leadership

We, along with our partners in conservation, actively manage our precious natural resources for our kids and grandkids and for the future of the wild turkey and all wildlife in Wyoming.

Conservation

Matthew Gaw
NFI Forester - SE Wyoming
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Brian Russell
Wildfire Crisis Coordinator
Email
Dave Nikonow
District Biologist
Email
(406) 531-0637
Patt Dorsey
Director of Conservation Operations West
Email
(303) 775-6902
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Fundraising

Jason Tarwater
Regional Director
Email
(785) 221-6515
Nicholas Robertson
Conservation Fundraising Specialist
Email
Barnabas Koka
Director of Field Operations West
Email
(208) 469-0001
Barry Woods
National Director of Event Fundraising
Email
(620) 417-0692

Development

Vacant
Director of Annual Giving

Technical Committee

Joe Sandrini
Wildlife Biologist
Email
(307) 746-4646
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Keep in Touch

Location:

Wyoming State Chapter

Cody, WY 82414

Contact:

Jason Tarwater

Email
(785) 221-6515

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