FIELD Notes

Itching to get out into the incredible Red Desert this summer?

by gliffen | May 29, 2014 | Uncategorized

Check out this this slideshow for awesome Red Desert outings this summer! And visit out our events page for more details. (Click on the image below for the...

Capturing the Imagination: The Longest Mule Deer Migration

by gliffen | May 5, 2014 | Uncategorized

First, watch the incredible short film: Click on any of the images below for a quick slideshow: Maintaining the integrity of the longest mule deer migration route is essential By Ilana Williams, staff ecologist Seasonal movements of large animals across vast...

Happy Birthday, Tom Bell!

by gliffen | April 11, 2014 | Uncategorized

Tom Bell, founder of the Wyoming Outdoor Council and the High Country News, will turn 90 on April 12, 2014. We join all of his friends and admirers in wishing Tom a happy birthday!   “I never hoped for my kids to be millionaires, but I hoped they would...

Incredible Photo Exhibit: The Longest Mule Deer Migration

by gliffen | April 10, 2014 | Uncategorized

The Wyoming Migration Initiative is presenting an awe-inspiring photo exhibit, on display at the University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center through April 25. It depicts the longest mule deer migration ever documented—the extraordinary annual journey...

Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Coming to Lander!

by gliffen | March 24, 2014 | Uncategorized

Click this image to view a large, printable poster. Films to Change Your World! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival comes to Lander, April 25, 2014   The Wyoming Outdoor Council and Wild Iris Mountain Sports are hosting the Wild and Scenic Film Festival Tour on...

MEDIA STATEMENT: Wyoming State Supreme Court’s ruling in the fracking chemical disclosure case

by gliffen | March 12, 2014 | Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2014 Media contact: Lisa McGee, Wyoming Outdoor Council, 307.733.3845, lisa@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org Wyoming State Supreme Court’s ruling in the fracking chemical disclosure case is a good decision “We are pleased with the Supreme...

Wrapping up the 2014 legislative session

by gliffen | March 6, 2014 | Uncategorized

By Richard Garrett, Jr. The Wyoming Outdoor Council has one core objective during every session of the State Legislature: to support actions that will improve and protect Wyoming’s air, water, wildlife, and quality of life—and at the same time work to modify or...

Game and Fish Funding Bill Passes, Heads to Governor’s Desk

by gliffen | March 3, 2014 | Uncategorized

By Richard Garrett, Jr. With Friday’s vote in the Wyoming House of Representatives, Senate File 45—a bill intended to help the Wyoming Game and Fish Department achieve a better funding model—is now headed to Governor Matt Mead’s desk for his signature. If...

The Legislative Session—Halfway Through and By the Numbers

by gliffen | February 25, 2014 | Uncategorized

Including One bill—Senate File 45—that needs your support By Richard Garrett, Jr. The Wyoming State Legislature continues to trundle through its month-long 62nd assembly—this one a condensed, biennial budget session, which will establish the state budget for...

Update: The Final Shoshone Forest Plan

by gliffen | February 21, 2014 | Uncategorized

Photo by Jeff Vanuga   By Lisa McGee, program director Dear members and supporters, The U.S. Forest Service has released its final revised Shoshone forest plan, a document that will guide management of the country’s first national forest for 20 years or longer....