Governor Announces Complimentary-License Policy

Governor Freudenthal turned over the licenses to the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming to administer their distribution. The proceeds from the sales will work for Wyoming's wildlife resources through an efficient and controlled process, one that is accountable to both hunting and conservation communities.

The licenses will be auctioned by the Foundation of North American Wild Sheep, North American Moose Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Mule Deer Foundation, which will all retain 10 percent of the auction price. The remaining 90 percent will be distributed to administer the program and fund designated wildlife accounts for bighorn sheep, moose, elk, deer and general wildlife.

The proceeds will be disbursed for projects chosen by the Governor's Big Game Coalition. Members of the coalition include representatives of the Wyoming conservation organizations, Game and Fish Department working groups and species specialists, and the department's Wildlife Division Administration. Projects could range from prescribed burns and other habitat improvements to disease surveillance, movement studies, population data collection, research and education.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the governor's big game licenses or bidding on future licenses can contact Marlene "Mo" Salveson at the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming at 307.777.4693.

Visit these links for more information:
wildlifeheritage@wyoming.com
http://www.whfw.org