About
Governor Matt Mead announced a new initiative to promote the outdoor recreational industry in Wyoming this year. The Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will work with private and public stakeholders to develop recommendations to grow Wyoming’s strong outdoor recreation economy.
“Wyoming has world-class opportunities for hunting, fishing, photography and other outdoor recreation. Many of our fondest memories are with friends and family in the outdoors,” said Governor Mead. “The Task Force will build on the considerable work already done and offer ideas to improve outdoor recreation opportunities, marketing and business recruitment.”
Wyoming has seen its outdoor business sector grow in recent years. A 2012 Outdoor Industry Association report found that outdoor recreation in Wyoming generates approximately $4.5 billion annually in consumer spending, $1.4 billion in wages and salaries, $300 million in state and local tax revenue and creates 50,000 jobs. The Governor has championed Wyoming’s outdoor economy since taking office in 2011.
The Outdoor Recreation Task Force will meet 5 times between December 2016 and May 2017 to develop policy recommendations for Governor Matt Mead’s consideration. Recommendations may include principles to guide and identify the benefits of outdoor recreation, outline efforts to expand business opportunities and improve recreation infrastructure in the state's second largest industry.
Meeting Materials
The Outdoor Recreation Task Force will develop policy recommendations for Governor Mead’s consideration. Recommendations may include principles to guide and identify the benefits of outdoor recreation, outline efforts to expand business opportunities and improve recreation infrastructure in the state's second largest industry.
You will find meeting locations, agendas, notes and information about listening sessions here. Information is updated on a regular basis so please check back often.
Charter:
Meeting Agendas & Notes:
Next Steps:
The Planning Team is summarizing the recommendations proposed by the Task Force. A final report will be drafted sometime during the summer of 2017.
Members
|
Name |
Location |
Represents |
|
Wes Allen |
Cody |
Outdoor Recreation Business |
|
Regina Woodhouse |
Cheyenne |
Outdoor Recreation Business |
|
Cade Maestas |
Lander |
Firearm Business |
|
Erik Aune |
Casper |
Fishing/Hunting Guides |
|
Lee Livingston |
Powell/Cody |
Fishing/Hunting Guides |
|
Mark Jenkins |
Wyoming |
University of Wyoming and Climbing Community |
|
Gary Wilmot |
Lander |
Conservation Groups |
|
Janet Marschner |
Cheyenne |
Conservation Groups & Other Sports |
|
Mark Weitz |
Sheridan |
Recreation Sports |
|
Melanie Arnett |
Laramie |
Non-motorized Recreation |
|
Bert Miller |
Cody/Laramie |
Motorized Recreation |
|
Domenic Bravo |
Cheyenne |
State Parks |
|
Jessica Crowder |
Cheyenne |
Governor’s Office |
|
Ben Bump |
Cheyenne |
State Lands and Investments |
|
Renny Mackay |
Cheyenne |
Game & Fish |
|
Cameron Ross |
Cheyenne |
Tourism |
|
Shawn Reese |
Cheyenne |
Business Council |
|
Tricia O’Conner |
Jackson |
U.S. Forest Service |
|
Jared Oakleaf |
Lander |
Bureau of Land Management |
|
Clair Smith |
Lander |
National Outdoor Leadership School |
|
Rick Manchester |
Cody |
Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association |
|
Mark Lyon |
Rock Springs |
Municipal |
|
Melissa Turley |
Jackson |
Resort Interests |
|
Joe Milczewski |
Cheyenne |
Oil & Gas Industry |
|
Ogden Driskill |
Devil’s Tower |
Legislator/Liason |
|
Chris Wichmann |
Cheyenne |
Agriculture |
