CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For the sixth year, Governor Mark Gordon is donating a wild bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation.

The license will be issued through a random raffle open only to Wyoming residents, and hunters must be eligible to hunt big game in Wyoming and meet hunter education requirements. Proceeds from the raffle sales will go to the Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition to help support efforts sustaining Wyoming’s wildlife.

“A bison hunt is a fitting opportunity to raise money for conservation while experiencing Wyoming’s amazing outdoors,” Gordon said in the announcement. “I am glad to once again offer Wyoming hunters a chance to experience this unique tradition.”

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website. There is a limit of one ticket per person. The raffle winner will receive a 2024 wild bison license, but must still purchase any additional stamps and applicable licenses.

The wild bison license is non-transferable. Interested hunters can review the Game and Fish Department’s bison hunt areas.

The raffle closes Friday, June 14, and the winner will be announced on Friday, June 21. 

Leigh Reagan Smith is a wildlife and community news reporter. Originally a documentary filmmaker, she has lived in the valley since 1997. Leigh enjoys skiing, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and interviewing interesting people for her podcast, SoulRise.