Dan Smith

The board discussed boat registration updates and compliance data provided by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, including trip reports from various waters. The discussion focused on drafting recommendations for the TRW Committee regarding the feasibility of forming an independent Fishing and Outfitting board or potentially joining the existing Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides. Key tasks included evaluating budgetary needs, fee structures, and the potential authority and scope of such a board, with members tasked to compile feedback on these organizational structures for a future meeting.

The Wyoming 2027 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) functions as a statewide roadmap for the conservation of species identified as having the greatest conservation need. This plan secures federal funding to support proactive conservation measures, aiming to prevent species from becoming endangered. It focuses on identifying vulnerable species and habitats to implement strategies that safeguard critical wildlife populations and their environments, developed through collaboration with over 100 experts across more than 20 organizations.

Wyoming's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) serves as a comprehensive roadmap for conserving Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) across the state. The plan identifies 308 SGCN, detailing their habitats, conservation challenges, and priority actions. It aims to prevent these species from becoming federally endangered or threatened, supported by federal grants and contributions from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and partnering organizations. This revision focuses on incorporating updated information, fostering statewide collaboration, and enhancing user-friendliness.

The State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) for Wyoming is a comprehensive roadmap designed to proactively conserve species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and their habitats, preventing their federal listing and ensuring common species remain prevalent. This fourth iteration, the 2027 revision, identifies 308 SGCN (including plants for the first time), outlines key challenges, and details voluntary, collaborative priority actions. The plan also serves to unlock federal conservation funding and has been made significantly more user-friendly and concise compared to previous versions.

This strategic roadmap outlines efforts to conserve the health and diversity of Wyoming's wildlife and natural heritage. It identifies 308 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and their habitats, along with high-priority challenges and corresponding voluntary conservation actions. The plan aims to keep common species common, prevent species from being listed under the Endangered Species Act, and enhance information on species, all through a collaborative, statewide approach.