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Welcome to the official Web site of the Wyoming Chapter of the Foundation for
North American Wild Sheep. |
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The Wyoming Chapter is one of 13 state and provincial chapters of the Foundation for North
American Wild Sheep, whose purpose is "to promote and enhance increasing populations
of indigenous wild sheep on the North American continent, to safeguard against the decline
or extinction of such species, and to fund programs for professional management of these
populations, keeping all administrative costs to a minimum." In recent years,
efforts of the Foundation and its state chapters and affiliate organizations have expanded
beyond the needs of wild sheep to include all wildlife, its habitat, and support of
sportsmen's rights. |
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The Wyoming Chapter was formed in 1983 and has a long record of
actively working for Wyoming's bighorn sheep, other wildlife,
education, and hunter's rights. |
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Led by an all volunteer board of directors, the Wyoming Chapter
annually raises thousands of dollars through the energy and
efforts of conservation-minded sportsmen and women throughout
Wyoming. During just the past 19
years, the Wyoming Chapter has funded over $518,594 in research, management, and
education efforts to benefit Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the Cowboy State. Since
1983, the national F.N.A.W.S. organization has provided over $800,000 in grant-in-aid
funds for bighorn sheep projects in Wyoming, and thousands more in "multi-state"
projects. Working cooperatively with local, state and federal agencies, Wyoming's school
systems and the University of Wyoming and other conservation organizations, the dedicated
members of the Wyoming Chapter have been a catalyst in ensuring the health and status of
mountain sheep in Wyoming. |
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Wyoming Chapter holds two general membership meetings every year, in early June and early
December. Meeting locations periodically rotate around the state to encourage
participation and attendance by the membership. Members receive two semi-annual
newsletters, a stick-on decal, periodic mailings, and an opportunity to make a difference
for Wyoming's bighorn sheep. |
Photo by Fred Goetz
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As a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status, contributions to the Wyoming chapter are
tax-deductible. Annual and lifetime memberships are available at a bargain
price. Won't you please consider joining us in our efforts on behalf of Wyoming's
bighorn sheep, wildlife and sportsmen? |
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