Biodiversity Chats: Stewarding Wyoming’s Landscapes through Hunting and Fishing
Event Added:
1/1/21, 1:30 PM
There is something intangible about hunting and fishing that intertwines age-old elements of instinct and sacrament. It’s the spark that led many a young naturalist afield for the first time and held them there for a lifetime of learning, compelled to know the names and habits of all nature of animals, flowers, mushrooms, and more.
Join us for a 5-part Webinar Series, Wednesdays at noon, mountain time,
Feb. 10th - March 10th Featuring panel discussions about hunting and fishing and biodiversity, honoring hunting and fishing through art and stories.
These discussions are free and open to the public, and are not limited to hunters or anglers. People from all backgrounds, with any level of interest in hunting and fishing, are invited to attend.
Topics covered as part of this event include sharing the stories of historically underrepresented groups in hunting and fishing narratives; the role of biodiversity research in hunting and fishing; overcoming access issues to hunting and fishing; and a presentation by award-winning author Keith McCafferty.
Streamed Live - Wednesday, Feb. 10, noon-1 p.m. MST: “Hunting, Fishing and Biodiversity”
A fish researcher, ungulate researcher, wildlife manager and hunting guide will explore how biodiversity research benefits hunters and anglers, and vice-versa.
Streamed Live - Wednesday, Feb. 17, noon-1 p.m. MST: “Underrepresented Groups in Hunting and Fishing”
Historically, hunting and fishing narratives have revolved around white men. Panelists will share their stories of their involvement with hunting and fishing as a historically underrepresented group in these communities.
Streamed Live - Wednesday, Feb. 24, noon-1 p.m. MST: “Access to Hunting and Fishing”
Panelists will discuss a variety of access issues to hunting and fishing, including access for people with disabilities, laws governing access, and Indigenous access to off-reservation hunting.
Streamed Live - Wednesday, March 3, noon-1 p.m. MST: “Stories and Art to Honor Hunting and Fishing”
An essayist and two visual artists explore the various ways that people honor their hunting and angling experiences, and especially how they use their art to share that experience with others.
Streamed Live - Wednesday, March 10, noon-1 p.m. MST: “Fact to Fiction: A Conversation with Author Keith McCafferty”
Award-winning author and avid fly fisherman Keith McCafferty, author of Viking/Penguin’s Sean Stranahan mystery series, will share his story of going from an editor for Field & Stream to an award-winning novelist.
Author and speaker, Keith McCafferty
Events Sponsors
We thank the sponsors for this event who provided door and raffle prizes!
