PINEDALE, Wyo. — The 2023 Governor’s Wild Bison Raffle winner is Eli Crumley of Pinedale, Governor Mark Gordon’s office announced June 22.

This is the fifth year Gordon has held a raffle for a bison license to raise money for the Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition, which funds projects to manage big game populations and habitats. The raffle was only open to Wyoming residents and raised a reported $15,000.

“Congratulations to Mr. Crumley as the Governor’s Wild Bison Raffle winner,” Gordon said in a statement. “I wish him a successful and enjoyable hunt. I want to thank all those who purchased a raffle ticket to support Wyoming’s spectacular wildlife. This raffle was specifically designed to provide an opportunity for all Wyomingites to have a chance to participate in a big game hunt.”

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