As the least populated but 10th largest state, Wyoming is home to abundant populations of native wildlife . 88% of surveyed Wyoming residents surveyed say wildlife are extremely/very important to Wyoming’s quality of life (2019 Wildlife Migration Public Opinion Poll). Wildlife recreation, including hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching contribute over one billion dollars to the Wyoming economy annually.

Wildlife conservation in Wyoming is primarily funded via the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, federal aid from the Pittman Robertson (PR) and Dingell Johnson (DJ) (excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment), and a few other small areas. WGFD receives no property taxes from the state of Wyoming or other recreational users. In short, the hunting and fishing community currently shoulders the majority of the burden of wildlife conservation.

Wildlife tourism benefits directly from Wyoming’s wildlife yet currently contributes very little to conservation. Wyoming’s wildlife face a slew of challenges requiring coordinated efforts to fund critical conservation projects which will ensure their future. Wildlife tourism is currently an untapped resource for this funding.

Wyldlife Tourism for Tomorrow is an initiative encouraging Wyoming businesses and individuals to contribute directly to wildlife conservation via our partners the WYldlife Fund.

Conserve wildlife beyond the National Parks. Provide an opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts of all types to contribute to wildlife conservation.

Steward our wildlife and wild places. Wildlife tourism has the potential to greatly increase funding for conservation in Wyoming, protecting the wildlife and wild places we love and depend upon for our lifestyle and livelihoods. Add our Voice to Conservation The rapidly growing Wildlife Tourism industry accounts for more than 50% of the billion-dollar Wyoming Wildlife Recreation economy yet contributes very little to funding critical conservation projects across the state. Maximize the Value of your Contribution Focusing our efforts on key conservation projects gets work done and will provide measurable results. Directly Support Wyoming’s Wildlife 100% of your contributions go to boots on the ground conservation in Wyoming. Choose from a variety of conservation projects to direct your contribution.

Advertising Consumers have a choice in who they do business with and are increasingly choosing businesses with a commitment to conservation. Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow will help your brand reach conservation-minded customers. Stewardship Tourism-related businesses in Wyoming, whether lodging, food/beverage, guiding services, or other amenities, rely heavily on visitors who are coming to our state to experience our wildlife and wild spaces. Stewarding the resources we depend upon is not only the right thing to do, it also ensures our future. Connection Connect your business with other like-minded businesses via our supporter portal.