Episode 45 - Wyoming Wildlife at a Crossroads: Angi Bruce on Conservation, Hunting, and Public Lands

In this week’s feature episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast, host Fred Bird sits down with Angi Bruce, the first female director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, to talk about the evolving challenges and opportunities in wildlife management in the Cowboy State. From emerging legislation and the push for science-based policy to the tension between resident and non-resident hunters, Angi provides a candid look at how Wyoming balances conservation, tourism, and access to public lands. This episode unpacks the realities of conservation funding, the role of hunters in protecting wildlife, and why community engagement and bipartisan support are essential to the future of Wyoming’s outdoor heritage. Key Takeaways: Learn About Director Angie Bruce: Dive into Angi’s historic role as the first female director of Wyoming Game and Fish The Push For Science-Based Management: Answering why wildlife management should be science-led, not politically driven Wyoming Conservation Funding: Discover how hunting and fishing licenses fund 100% of the agency Residents VS Non-Residents: Explore the growing anti-non-resident sentiment—and what’s behind it Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Sign up for FREE legislative tracking through CSF’s Tracking the Capitols tool: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/tracking-the-capitols/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices