WYOGA Events & Activities
Events for WYOGA
Annual Convention
- April 4–6, 2024, Ramkota Hotel, Casper
THANK YOU to all of our sponsors!
Pics from our 2024 Convention:
For more great pics visit our Instagram page!
Important files:
Economic Value of Outfitted Trips to Conservation Organizations: Summary Charts
Economic Value of Outfitted Trips to Conservation Organizations: Full Report
Reports on the economic impact of big game hunting on Wyoming
Reports commissioned by the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association and its partners, and produced by Southwick Associates:
Our partners in producing the economic impact studies:
- Cody Country Outfitters & Guides Association
- Dubois Outfitters & Guides Association
- Jackson Hole Outfitters & Guides Association
- Jim Conrad
- Lake Superior SCI Chapter
- NE Michigan SCI Chapter
- Realtree
- Safari Club International
- Sublette County Outfitters & Guides Association
- Wyoming Office of Tourism
- Wyoming County Commissioner’s Association
- Wyoming Stock Growers Association
- Wyoming Game & Fish Commission
- Wyoming Game Wardens Association
- Wyoming Hunter Defense Fund
Hunting Story Contest Winners
Hunter of the Year Awards
- Hunter of the Year 2023: Kurt Packingham
- Hunter of the Year 2022: Bill Young
- Hunter of the Year 2021: Craig Cooper
- Hunter of the Year 2020: Zach Stinson
- Hunter of the Year 2019: Kevin Henning
- Hunter of the Year 2018: Jerry Arends
- Hunter of the Year 2017: William “Bill” Hoffman
- Hunter of the Year 2016: Robert “Bob” McCormick
- Hunter of the Year 2015: Stanley S. McGowen
Agency Personnel Awards
• Agency Personnel Award for 2023:
Peter Dube
Wyoming Game & Fish Commission
Past WYOGA President
• Agency Personnel Award for 2022:
Jennifer Doering
Wyoming Game & Fish License Section Manager
• Agency Personnel Award for 2021:
David Rael
Wyoming Game & Fish Department Commissioner
• Agency Personnel Award for 2020:
John Boretsky
SCI, Guide Liaison
• Agency Personnel Award for 2019:
Matt Mead
former Governor of Wyoming
• Agency Personnel Award for 2018:
Biff Burton
Saratoga Game Warden
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
• Agency Personnel Award for 2017:
Scott Talbott
Director
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
• Agency Personnel Award for 2016:
Jean Cole
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
• Agency Personnel Award for 2015:
Cindy Stein
Bridger-Teton National Forest
• Agency Personnel Award for 2014:
Bill Long
Wyoming Wetland Society
• Agency Personnel Award for 2013:
Scott Edberg
Assistant Chief, Wildlife Division
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
• Agency Personnel Award for 2012:
Tim Fuchs
Jackson Region Wildlife Supervisor
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Jacque Buchanan
Bridger-Teton Forest Supervisor
• Agency Personnel Award for 2011:
Amanda McKee, Administrator
Wyoming State Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides
Kevin Hurley
Statewide Bighorn Sheep Program Coordinator
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
• Agency Personnel Award for 2010:
Mark Bruscino
Bear Management Program Supervisor
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Daryl Lutz
Casper Region Biologist Supervisor
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
• Agency Personnel Award for 2009:
Gary Fralick
Wildlife Biologist and Survey Coordinator
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
• Agency Personnel Award for 2008:
Brian Nesvik
South Pinedale Game Warden
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Patti Schwind
Outfitter and Guide Permit Administrator
US Forest Service
Doug Brimeyer
Wildlife Biologist, Jackson Region
Wyoming Game & Fish Department