We cordially invite you to attend the 65th Annual Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association Annual Convention and Big Game Awards Banquet, April 4–6, 2024, Casper, WY. This three-day event is sure to be a good time.
• Special Guests: Governor Mark Gordon and Jennie Gordon, First Lady of Wyoming
• Keynote Speaker at Banquet: Brian Nesvik, Director, Wyoming Game & Fish Department
We will kick off the event with the general membership meeting on Friday, April 5. The meeting agenda is full of important topics and information that you will not want to miss.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
3:00pm-5:00pm: First Aid/CPR: American Heart Association ($75.00 per person): (Tetons)
5:00pm-8:00pm: Vendor Setup (Terrace)
Friday, April 5, 2024 (Wyoming Theatre)
8:30am: Snacks & Coffee provided on the Terrace
• Registration & Trade Show Opens
9:00am-10:30am: General Membership Meeting
10:30am-11:00am: MorningBreak Sponsored by: P Cross Bar Trophy Hunts
11:00am-12:00pm: Continue with General Membership Meeting
12:00pm-1:30pm: Lunch (South Ballroom)
1:30pm-2:30pm: Cole Benton & Jim Collins: Big Horn Sheep Presentation
2:30pm-3:00pm: Presenter: Caryn Short, Member Specialist, America Outdoors
3:00pm-3:30pm: Afternoon Break Sponsored by: Boulder Basin Outfitters
3:30pm-4:00pm: Presenter: Midstate Printers
4:00pm-5:00pm: Election of Officer’s
5:30pm-9:00pm: “Welcome Party” (Sponsored by: Seven J Outfitters)
• Outdoor Dream Foundation Awards Presentation: Brad Jones
• Pack Horse Race: $50 per team (North & Central Ballrooms)
Saturday, April 6, 2024 (Wyoming Theatre & Terrace)
8:30am: Snacks & Coffee provided on the Terrace.
• Registration & Trade Show Opens
9:00am-10:30am: Presenter: Dr. Kevin Monteith, Mule Deer Presentation
10:30am-11:00am: MorningBreak Sponsored by: Wyldlife Fund
11:00am-11:30am: Wyoming State Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides Roundtable
11:30pm-1:00pm: Lunch/Trade Show (Remains open to those who want to stay for banquet)
1:00pm-2:00pm: Caping & Lymph Node Seminar: Presented by J.R. Butler, Deer Creek Taxidermy and Justin Binfet, Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Saturday, April 6, 2024(North & Central Ballrooms)
5:00pm: WYOGA Big Game Awards Banquet. Cocktail party and games (Terrace)
6:00pm-10:00pm: Banquet Doors open at 6:00pm • Keynote Speaker: Brian Nesvik, Director for the Wyoming Game & Fish Department
• Special Guests: Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady, Jennie Gordon
THANK YOU to All Our Sponsors:
— REMINDER: Big Game Awards Deadline is April 1st. —
Please have your entries postmarked by April 1st to be accepted into the contest.
If you need the forms, Laurie will email them to you.