Wyoming FNAWS 2008 Annual Convention and Fundraiser
June 6^th-8^th – The Inn at Lander & Lander Community Center in Lander, Wyoming

Join us for our Annual Convention and Fundraiser! Saturday events include the general membership meeting, a field trip to Sinks Canyon and picnic lunch, informative seminars, an update on Wyoming FNAWS funded projects, a wine and cheese party and pre-banquet games. A photo contest will also be held – bring your favorite hunting or wildlife-related photo to enter. Enjoy a delicious dinner, then get ready for an exciting live auction, which will include hunts, artwork and much more. Proceeds go toward Wyoming FNAWS’ goal of “putting more sheep on the mountain.”

Friday, June 6th  

• 9:00 am - Board Meeting, Inn at Lander (Including funding requests)

Saturday, June 7^th – The following events will be held at The Inn at Lander

• 7:15 - 8:45 am - Life Member Breakfast, (Life members only; reservations required by May 5th)
• 9:00 - 11:00 am  Board/General Membership /Business Meeting (funding requests, election of board members and officers)
• 11:00 am - Depart from The Inn at Lander for Sinks Canyon (furnish your own vehicle(s); carpool if possible)
• 11:25 am - Sinks Canyon Bighorn Sheep Management Update – Stan Harter, WGFD, Lander
• 12:05 pm - No-host lunch at Sawmill Shelter ($10/person) – prepared by Tom Ryder et al. WGFD, Lander

• 1:00 pm - Depart Sawmill Shelter, return to The Inn at Lander (Warbonnet Room) for afternoon seminars.

• 1:30 - 2:00 pm - Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Update – Greg Anderson, WGFD, Lander

• 2:05 - 2:45 pm - Teton GPS Radiocollaring Project – Aly Courtemanch, Wyoming COOP Unit, Laramie

• 2:50 - 3:50 pm - Wyoming FNAWS Funded Projects Update – Kevin Hurley, WGFD and Bob Sundeen, WY FNAWS

The following events will be held at the Lander Community Center

• 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Complimentary Wine and Cheese Party; Photo Judging
• 5:00 - 6:00 pm   Happy Hour (Cash Bar)
• 6:00 - 7:00 pm   Roast Beef & Shrimp Dinner
• 7:30 -11:00 pm    Fundraiser Auction

Sunday, June 8th

• 9:00 am - Board Meeting, The Inn at Lander

A block of rooms (under “Wyoming FNAWS”) has been reserved ($85/night/room) at The Inn at Lander: 307-332-2847. Make your reservations by May 5th and mention you are with “Wyoming FNAWS” to receive the special rate.

To purchase banquet and raffle tickets, complete and return the request below. Banquet prices are $50 per single, $85 per couple and $20 for children under 12. (Note: Banquet prices include a one-year membership; life members can deduct $25.) Raffle tickets are $20 per sheet (which includes 6 raffle tickets) or $100 for six sheets (a total of 36 raffle tickets—a $20 savings). Please send your reservation and payment to: Wyoming FNAWS, P.O. Box 845, Dubois, WY 82513.

Send payment by May 5^h to be eligible for the early bird drawing for $100 auction credit!

Questions? Call (307) 455-2094 or e-mail info@wyomingfnaws.org

Click here to view and/or print a Banquet Tickets & raffle Tickets Request Form.

Click here to download and or print a PDF copy of the 2008 Annual Fundraiser Schedule of Activities and a Banquet Tickets and Raffle Tickets Order Form.

WY FNAWS, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Promoted at Sportsman’s Warehouse Event

Wyoming FNAWS and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation were promoted at a March event at Sportsman’s Warehouse in Casper. Sportsman’s Warehouse donated $1,000 to sponsor the WY FNAWS laser game that travels to various events. The booth was put to good use during the two-day event. Wyoming Game & Fish Commissioner Jerry Galles, Blaine Daveys of RMEF and WY FNAWS Past President Jim Collins took time during Commissioner Galles’ bighorn sheep hunt to plan the event.

Attendees gave the WY FNAWS laser game a shot

WY FNAWS member John O’Brien helped man the Chapter’s booth

WGFD/WY FNAWS Liaison Kevin Hurley gave three presentations on Wyoming’s bighorn sheep hunt areas 1-5.

25 Years of Service!

WGFD/WY FNAWS Liaison Kevin Hurley was recognized for 25 years of service with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department at a recent Wyoming Game & Fish Commissioner’s meeting. Hurley (center) is pictured here with the Department’s Wildlife Division Assistant Chief Bill Rudd (left) and Wildlife Division Chief Jay Lawson (right).