It is my distinct honor to personally welcome you to the 67th Annual Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association Convention and Big Game Awards Banquet.
My wife, Laura, and I, both second-generation outfitters along with our son, Griffin, own and operate an outfitting business in the heart of the Wind River Range. With deep roots in this industry, we understand firsthand the dedication, stewardship, and tradition that define Wyoming’s outfitting community.
We sincerely appreciate the leadership and contributions of the Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association to an industry that is vital to the customs, culture, and economy of the great state of Wyoming.
Thank you for your continued support, and for participating in this special annual event.
We cordially invite you to attend the 67th Annual Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association Annual Convention and Big Game Awards Banquet, March 26-28, 2026, Ramkota, Casper, WY. This three-day event is sure to be a good time.
Special Guests:
• Robbie Kroger, Blood Origin/Helix
• Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
• Aaron Lieberman, Executive Director America Outdoors
• Angi Bruce, Director, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Cheyenne, WY
• Senator Eric Barlow
• Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon
Keynote Speaker at the WYOGA Big Game Awards Banquet: Robbie Kroger, Blood Origin/Helix
We will kick off the event with the general membership meeting on Friday, March 27th. The meeting agenda is full of important topics and information that you will not want to miss.
The Ramkota Hotel is the host hotel for this event. Rooms are available by calling 307.266.6000. A block of rooms has been reserved under WYOGA at the discounted rate of $94 per night, plus tax. The deadline to reserve your room at this special rate is March 11th.
TENTATIVE WYOGA CONVENTION AGENDA
Thursday, March 26, 2026
2:00pm-4:00pm: WYOGA Board of Directors Meeting
5:00pm-8:00pm: Vendor Setup (Terrace)
Friday, March 27, 2026 (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: P Cross Bar Trophy Hunts. Thank you!
11:00am-12:00pm: Continue with General Membership Meeting
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch (South Ballroom) “South of the Border Buffet”
1:00pm-2:00pm: Tess Rousey, Photography Seminar
2:00pm-2:30pm: Continue with General Membership Meeting
3:00pm-4:00pm: Continue with General Membership Meeting
4:00pm-4:30pm: Robbie Kroger, Introducing the Origins Foundation and the Helix Program
4:30pm-5:00pm: Election of Officer’s
5:30pm-9:00pm: “Welcome Party” (Sponsored by: Seven J Outfitters & SNS Outfitters & Guides. Thank you!) • Outdoor Dream Foundation Awards Presentation: Duaine Hagen & Kevin Little • Pack Horse Race: $50 per team (North & Central Ballrooms)
Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Wyoming Theatre & Terrace)
8:30am: Snacks & Coffee provided on the Terrace. • Registration & Trade Show Opens
8:30am-9:00am: General Membership Meeting: Presenter: Senator Eric Barlow, Gubernatorial Candidate
9:00am-9:30am: Special Guest: Congresswoman, Harriet Hageman
9:30am-10:00am: Wyoming State Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides “Round Table”
10:00am-10:30am: Morning Break Sponsored by: Rough Country Outfitters
10:30am-12:00am: Presenter: Aaron Lieberman, Executive Director, America Outdoors: “From Capitol Hill to Casper”
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch/Trade Show (Remains open to those vendors who want to stay for the banquet)
1:00pm-2:00pm: Presentation: Angi Bruce, Director, Wyoming Game and Fish Department
2:00-2:30pm: Devin Dole, Brand the West
Saturday, April 6, 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: Robbie Kroger, Origins Foundation and Helix Program
• Special Guests: Governor Mark Gordon & First Lady Jennie Gordon
• Auctioneer: Jason Fourneyhough
• MC: Lee Livingston, WYOGA Past President
Thank you for participating! See you next year in Casper! April 7-11, 2027
All big game entries are due April 1st. Your entries must be postmarked by April 1st to be accepted into the contest. Entries can also be emailed to the WYOGA office gro.agoyw@agoyw
