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Contact: Jenna Schauer, 307-548-540
Come in from the cold and join Bighorn Canyon this winter for the “Fins and Feathers” speaker series.
Once or twice a month January through April, the park will host a different representative from various agencies and organizations across the Bighorn Basin concerned with the conservation and recreational use of fish, birds, and their habitats.
The inaugural event will take place at 11:30 am on January 11th, 2025, at the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center in Lovell, WY. Join Larry Timchak of the East Yellowstone chapter of Trout Unlimited to discuss the goals of Trout Unlimited, the cold-water fisheries of Wyoming, and trout statuses at Bighorn Canyon and the surrounding area.
Fins and Feathers Schedule
January 11th @ 11:30am – Join Larry Timchak from Trout Unlimited at the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center to learn more about Trout Unlimited and cold-water fishers in Wyoming.
February 15th @ Time TBD – Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count and join VIP Collin Kifer for an introductory birding experience at Bighorn Canyon.
February 22nd @ 1:00pm – Join Anne Marie Emery from the Bighorn River Alliance at the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center to learn about the fishing opportunities and current health status of the Bighorn River.
March 11th @ 11:00am – Join Emily Youse from Wyoming Game and Fish at the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center to learn about the Aquatic Invasive Species that plague the waters of the United States and how you can help prevent them from contaminating Wyoming’s waters.
April 26th @ Time TBD – Join VIP Collin Kifer for a “come when you can, leave when you must” birding clinic at the Ewing-Snell Ranch. This event is part of our National Park Week: Junior Ranger Day celebration.
Contact Jenna Schauer at jenna_schauer@nps.gov for more information about the Fins and Feathers guest speaker series.
Last updated: January 10, 2025