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{{Infobox organization
{{multiple issues|notability=April 2010|refimprove=April 2010}}
[[File:Wyoming Wildlife Federation.jpg|right]]
| name = Wyoming Wildlife Federation
| abbreviation = WWF
The '''Wyoming Wildlife Federation''' ('''WWF'''), established in 1937 and with currently standing membership of approximately 5,000, is [[Wyoming]]s oldest and largest statewide sportsmen/[[conservation organization]].{{fact}}
| formation = {{start date and age|1937||}}
| type = [[Nonprofit organization|Nonprofit]]
| tax_id = 23-7002578
| status = [[501(c)(3)]]
| headquarters = [[Lander, Wyoming]]
| membership = >8,000
| membership_year = 2019
| leader_title = Board Chair
| leader_name = Chris Simonds
| leader_title2 = Executive Director
| leader_name2 = Joy Bannon
| board_of_directors = Chris Simonds; Mark Cole; Temple Stoellinger; Levi Jensen; Lew Carpenter; David Willms; Diane Martinez; Tom Radosevich
| website = https://wyomingwildlife.org/
}}
The '''Wyoming Wildlife Federation''' (WWF), established in 1937 and as of January 2019 has over 8,000 members, is [[Wyoming]]'s oldest and largest statewide sportsmen/[[conservation organization]].<ref>Vanessa Hastings (ed.), [http://www.wcvedfund.org/assets/docs/gameandfishguide.pdf "Citizens' Guide to the Wyoming Game and Fishing Commission,"] Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund, pg. ?. Retrieved April 21, 2010.</ref>


Their stated mission statement declares that "The Wyoming Wildlife Federation works for [[hunters]], [[Fisherman|anglers]], and other wildlife enthusiasts to protect and enhance habitat, to perpetuate quality hunting and fishing, to protect citizens' right to use public lands and waters, and to promote ethical hunting and fishing."<ref>{{Cite web
The WWF mission statement declares that "The Wyoming Wildlife Federation works for [[hunters]], [[Fisherman|anglers]], and other wildlife enthusiasts to protect and enhance habitat, to perpetuate quality hunting and fishing, to protect citizens' right to use public lands and waters, and to promote ethical hunting and fishing."<ref>{{cite web
| title = Wyoming Wildlife Federation
| title = Wyoming Wildlife Federation
| accessdate = 2010-04-20
| accessdate = 2010-04-20
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They have worked with Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.<ref> [http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2010/04/13/opinion/staff_editorials/ourview353.txt Wyoming Tribune Eagle] </ref> WWF is governed by a Board of Directors, including 12 associate directors who represent the membership at large, and a number of affiliate directors who represent WWF affiliate organizations. Affiliate directors sit as ex officio members. WWF is located in [[Cheyenne]], WY and has offices in [[Laramie]] and [[Lander]].<ref>{{Cite web
They have worked with Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.<ref>[http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2010/04/13/opinion/staff_editorials/ourview353.txt Wyoming Tribune Eagle]</ref> WWF is governed by a board of directors, including 12 associate directors who represent the membership at large, and a number of affiliate directors who represent WWF affiliate organizations. Affiliate directors sit as ex officio members. WWF is located in [[Lander, Wyoming|Lander]], WY.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Wyoming Wildlife Federation
| title = Wyoming Wildlife Federation
| accessdate = 2010-04-20
| accessdate = 2010-04-20
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}}</ref>


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WWF organizes the traditional sportsmen community regarding [[Wildlife management|conservation]] issues. Recent WWF campaigns have included Sportsmen for the [[Wyoming Range]], the [[Greater Little Mountain Coalition]], and the development of both [[renewable]] (e.g., wind) and [[non-renewable energy]] (e.g., [[natural gas]] and [[oil shale]]) in [[wildlife habitat]]s in Wyoming.<ref>{{cite web

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WWF organizes the traditional sportsmen community regarding [[conservation]] issues. Recent WWF campaigns have included Sportsmen for the [[Wyoming Range]], the [[Greater Little Mountain Coalition]], and the development of both [[renewable]] (e.g., wind) and [[non-renewable energy]] (e.g., [[natural gas]] and [[oil shale]]) in [[wildlife habitat]]s in Wyoming.<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Wyoming Tribune Eagle
| title = Wyoming Tribune Eagle
| accessdate = 2010-04-20
| accessdate = 2010-04-20
| url = http://www.trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_857c1b8a-3ab8-52fd-b137-266847b8f31a.html
| url = http://www.trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_857c1b8a-3ab8-52fd-b137-266847b8f31a.html
}}</ref> WWF has also been active in campaigns to maintain hunting and fishing access.<ref> [http://www.trib.com/news/local/article_64a7cc96-450b-5839-98bc-8b72b80db4cb.html Wyoming Tribune Eagle] </ref> WWF has lobbied the [[Wyoming State Legislature]] on issues that affect wildlife in Wyoming.<ref> [http://www.trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_08a3af5c-f8ec-11de-aef3-001cc4c002e0.html Wyoming Tribune Eagle] </ref> WWF members are also involved in on-the-ground projects to improve wildlife habitat in Wyoming.<ref> [http://www.uppergreen.org/newsroom/docs/CST_oped_waltgasson.pdf Casper Star Tribune Op-Ed] </ref>
}}</ref> WWF has also been active in campaigns to maintain hunting and fishing access.<ref>[http://www.trib.com/news/local/article_64a7cc96-450b-5839-98bc-8b72b80db4cb.html Wyoming Tribune Eagle]</ref> WWF has lobbied the [[Wyoming State Legislature]] on issues that affect wildlife in Wyoming.<ref>[http://www.trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_08a3af5c-f8ec-11de-aef3-001cc4c002e0.html Wyoming Tribune Eagle]</ref> WWF members are also involved in on-the-ground projects to improve wildlife habitat in Wyoming.<ref>[http://www.uppergreen.org/newsroom/docs/CST_oped_waltgasson.pdf Casper Star Tribune Op-Ed]</ref>


WWF is an affiliate of National Wildlife Federation (NWF).<ref> [http://nwfaffiliates.org/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/55545 National Wildlife Federation] </ref>
WWF is an affiliate of National Wildlife Federation (NWF).<ref>[http://nwfaffiliates.org/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/55545 National Wildlife Federation]</ref>


== References ==
==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External Links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wyomingwildlife.org/ WWF website]
*[http://www.wyomingwildlife.org/ Wyoming Wildlife Federation official website], wyomingwildlife.org Retrieved April 23, 2010.
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*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wyoming-Wildlife-Federation/107538388917 Wyoming Wildlife Federation Facebook page.] Retrieved April 23, 2010.
*[http://www.sportsmensactionnetwork.org/ Sportsmen’s Action Network]
*[http://www.sportsmensactionnetwork.org/ Sportsmen's Action Network website.] Retrieved April 23, 2010.
*[http://www.wwfhomeplace.blogspot.com/ The Home Place Blog]
*[http://www.wwfhomeplace.blogspot.com/ The Home Place blog.] Retrieved April 23, 2010.
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*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wyoming-Wildlife-Federation/107538388917 Facebook]



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[[Category:Organizations based in Cheyenne, Wyoming]]
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 18 May 2023

Wyoming Wildlife Federation
AbbreviationWWF
Formation1937; 87 years ago (1937)
TypeNonprofit
23-7002578
Legal status501(c)(3)
HeadquartersLander, Wyoming
Membership (2019)
>8,000
Board Chair
Chris Simonds
Executive Director
Joy Bannon
Chris Simonds; Mark Cole; Temple Stoellinger; Levi Jensen; Lew Carpenter; David Willms; Diane Martinez; Tom Radosevich
Websitehttps://wyomingwildlife.org/

The Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF), established in 1937 and as of January 2019 has over 8,000 members, is Wyoming's oldest and largest statewide sportsmen/conservation organization.[1]

The WWF mission statement declares that "The Wyoming Wildlife Federation works for hunters, anglers, and other wildlife enthusiasts to protect and enhance habitat, to perpetuate quality hunting and fishing, to protect citizens' right to use public lands and waters, and to promote ethical hunting and fishing."[2]

They have worked with Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.[3] WWF is governed by a board of directors, including 12 associate directors who represent the membership at large, and a number of affiliate directors who represent WWF affiliate organizations. Affiliate directors sit as ex officio members. WWF is located in Lander, WY.[4]

WWF organizes the traditional sportsmen community regarding conservation issues. Recent WWF campaigns have included Sportsmen for the Wyoming Range, the Greater Little Mountain Coalition, and the development of both renewable (e.g., wind) and non-renewable energy (e.g., natural gas and oil shale) in wildlife habitats in Wyoming.[5] WWF has also been active in campaigns to maintain hunting and fishing access.[6] WWF has lobbied the Wyoming State Legislature on issues that affect wildlife in Wyoming.[7] WWF members are also involved in on-the-ground projects to improve wildlife habitat in Wyoming.[8]

WWF is an affiliate of National Wildlife Federation (NWF).[9]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ Vanessa Hastings (ed.), "Citizens' Guide to the Wyoming Game and Fishing Commission," Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund, pg. ?. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
  2. ^ "Wyoming Wildlife Federation". Retrieved 2010-04-20.
  3. ^ Wyoming Tribune Eagle
  4. ^ "Wyoming Wildlife Federation". Retrieved 2010-04-20.
  5. ^ "Wyoming Tribune Eagle". Retrieved 2010-04-20.
  6. ^ Wyoming Tribune Eagle
  7. ^ Wyoming Tribune Eagle
  8. ^ Casper Star Tribune Op-Ed
  9. ^ National Wildlife Federation
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