Who We Are
Wyoming is home to more than 600 different species of wildlife, 230,000 acres of standing water and more than 20,000 miles of streams and rivers. The state represents a truly one-of-a-kind resource that is shared and admired by everyone who crosses our borders. Wyoming's natural beauty and seemingly endless bounty of wild game provide recreationalists and outdoors men with countless opportunities to enjoy this precious and fragile resource.
The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming (WHFW) measures its success not by the dollars raised, but by the "on the ground" projects we fund. WHFW prides itself on funding worthy wildlife and habitat improvement projects that produce an immediate impact and preserve and perpetuate our resources for the enjoyment of future generations.
Since 2001, WHFW has generated nearly $3 million for the benefit of wildlife and habitat projects in Wyoming. The accomplishments of the foundation to date have been significant, but our goal is to work even harder to develop the resources needed to assure that the future of Wyoming's great outdoors will be just as bright as its past.
Our Priorities
WHFW raises funds to support projects that are critical to sustaining and improving natural resources only in Wyoming. The foundation has four primary areas of focus:
- Conservation Education - Help the next generation understand wildlife
- Access - Open land for hunting and fishing
- Habitat or Aquatic Improvement - Homes for wildlife
- Species in Decline - Bring them back from the brink
WHFW funds projects that benefit threatened game and non game species in decline by funding research and education and/or restorative projects. These projects improve habitat and water quality by enhancing the land and water to sustain and manage wildlife.
The foundation also funds conservation and education projects intended to promote, inspire and encourage youth to consider careers in the great outdoors. After all, the ability to conserve and protect our resources depends on our ability to attract our future scientists, conservationist and outdoor law enforcement officers.
WHFW also seeks funding to provide access to the land for hunters and non hunters alike. WHFW supports the Wyoming Game and Fish Departments Access program and conservation easements that provide private land access for hunters and recreationalists
How You Can Help
The work of the foundation depends on tax-deductible contributions from private individuals, public foundations and other willing funders like you to help support our projects. WHFW is not a membership organization. Unlike other conservation and wildlife organizations, we do not solicit annual memberships to support our conservation efforts. We don't offer incentives or trinkets to entice you to support wildlife; your gifts go directly to supporting "on the ground" projects that benefit wildlife.
We know that times are difficult, and, like you, the recession has impacted our ability to fund many needed projects. Wyoming's wildlife cannot wait for the recession to end - now, more than ever, we need your gift. To make a Donation, please click on the donations tab for the online method or a printable version.
