I was recently in Washington, DC and got the chance to visit with Senator Barasso, Senator Lummis, and Representative Hageman about the recent USFS layoffs and the impact they will have on the outfitting industry in Wyoming. They were all very receptive and assured me that they had their people looking into it. I was also able to visit with staffers from the Senate Ag committee about the same issues.
A big shout out to Table Mountain Outfitters, Seven J Outfitters, Rough Country Outfitters, Stetter Outfitters, Boulder Basin Outfitters, and Livingston Outfitting for their donations to the DSC Great Lakes Chapter online silent auction. Their donations have brought in over $14,000 to WYOGA!
We cordially invite you to attend the 66th Annual Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association Annual Convention and Big Game Awards Banquet, April 3-5, 2025, Casper, WY. This three-day event is sure to be a good time.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
• Jennie Gordon, First Lady of Wyoming
• Senator Bill Landen, Casper, WY
• Representative Andrew Byron, Jackson, WY
• Angi Bruce, Director, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Cheyenne, WY
KEYNOTE SPEAKER at the WYOGA Big Game Awards Banquet: Governor Mark Gordon
We will kick off the event with the general membership meeting on Friday, April 4. The meeting agenda is full of important topics and information that you will not want to miss.
3:00pm-5:30pm: First Aid/CPR: Healthy U Educators ($80.00 per person)
5:00pm-8:00pm: Vendor Setup (Terrace)
Friday, April 4, 2025 (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: Morning Break Sponsored by: WYldlife Fund
11:00am-12:00pm: Continue with General Membership Meeting
12:00pm-1:30pm: Lunch (South Ballroom) “South of the Border Buffet”
1:30pm-2:00pm: Introduce Vendors to General Membership and Presentations
2:00pm-2:30pm: Presenter: Chris McBarnes, Executive Director, WYldlife Fund
2:30pm-3:00pm: Afternoon Break Sponsored by: P Cross Bar Trophy Hunts
3:00pm-4:00pm: Wyoming State Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides Roundtable
4:00pm-5:00pm: Election of Officer’s
5:30pm-9:00pm: “Welcome Party” (Sponsored by: Boulder Basin Outfitters) • Outdoor Dream Foundation Awards Presentation: Brad Jones • Pack Horse Race: $50 per team (North & Central Ballrooms)
Saturday, April 5, 2025 (Wyoming Theatre & Terrace)
8:30am: Snacks & Coffee provided on the Terrace. • Registration & Trade Show Opens
9:00am-10:00am: Presenter: Jessi Johnson, Government Affairs Director, Wyoming Wildlife Federation
10:30am-12:00am: Presenter: 2025 General Session Update: Senator Bill Landen and Representative Andrew Byron
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch/Trade Show (Remains open to those who want to stay for the banquet), Sponsored by: VisitCasper
1:00pm-3:00pm: Presentation: Angi Bruce, Director, Wyoming Game & Fish Department
3:00pm-3:30pm: Presentation: MPE Sport Shows
3:30pm: Meeting adjourned
Saturday, April 5, 2025 (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: Governor Mark Gordon with special guest First Lady, Jennie Gordon
• Auctioneer & MC: Randy Burtis, WYOGA Guide Member & Lee Livingston, WYOGA President
Thank you to our sponsors:
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.
