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Western Hunting & Conservation Expo Crushes Previous Record Raising $9.7 Million for Wildlife Conservation
The 2022 Western Hunting & Conservation Expo (Hunt Expo) closed February 13 after four busy days with nearly 47,000 people walking the 460 booths on 680,000 square feet of the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hosted by Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (SFW) the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), the Hunt Expo is a primary fundraiser and the record-shattering $9.7 million raised from show passes, auctions, tag sales, and other fundraisers will be a significant boon to conservation. “This year’s Expo was an amazing showcase of how great things can happen when sportsmen and women come together…
Virtual Western Hunting & Conservation Expo Raises $8.1 Million for Conservation
Salt Lake City, UT: The 2021 Virtual Western Hunting & Conservation Expo (Hunt Expo) was a success raising $8.1 million with, on average, 94% of funds from state auction tags going back to wildlife agency conservation programs. The virtual Hunt Expo, hosted by Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife and the Mule Deer Foundation, was held mid-February and drew more bidders to the online auction and more applications for Utah’s 200 limited entry tags than ever before. In addition, the response to the virtual exhibit hall featuring many of Hunt Expo’s regular booths was very positive. “Thank you to everyone across…
Utah Conservation Turkey Tags Available in Two SFW Online Auctions
SFW has scheduled two online auctions for the sale of 22 Utah Conservation Turkey Permits. If you plan to hunt turkey in Utah this spring, then get registered to bid now. Session 1 – Live Ends Friday, February 26 at 7pm MST Species Area Bearded Turkey Central Region Bearded Turkey Central Region Bearded Turkey Northeastern Region Bearded Turkey Northeastern Region Bearded Turkey Northern Region Bearded Turkey Northern Region Bearded Turkey Northern Region Bearded Turkey Southeastern Region Bearded Turkey Southeastern Region Bearded Turkey Southern Region Session 2 – Live February 26 Ends Friday, March 27 at 7pm MST Bearded Turkey Central Region Bearded Turkey…
Darin Gardner Breakfast Fundraiser
Join SFW for a “Breakfast in the Marsh” – a special fundraising event for the benefit of Darin Gardner Darin Gardner is a friend, taxidermist, fellow waterfowler and conservation supporter. Darin has been fighting serious health complications for the past several years. The last few months has been the biggest fight for his life. SFW and the Utah Waterfowl community are stepping up to give Darin and his family a helping hand. Come join us. Breakfast in the Marsh Fundraiser: Date: 1/09/2021 Breakfast 6-8:30 AM Raffle drawing @ 9 AM Location: Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area Read more here.
Utah Fawn Study – An SFW Story
Ever wonder where all the funds raised at the Hunt Expo and other SFW events go? How it benefits you as a wildlife photographer, nature lover, hiker, biker and conservation minded hunter? We’re bringing the results directly to you here and now. We’re giving you an inside look at both the projects and the impact of your donations on the ground, for wildlife and for the benefit of all who hike, hunt and otherwise enjoy wildlife here in Utah. Watch this SFW video now.
SFW Giveaway Calendar Winner of the Browning BL-22 Micro Midas Rifle is:
AUSTIN FOUTZ is the SFW Giveaway Calendar Winner of the Browning BL-22 Micro Midas Rifle. Austin lives in North Salt Lake, Utah (calendar #2371). Enjoy your new toy, Austin!
Dustin Jarrett Wins a Camp Chef Pellet Grill
Today’s SFW Giveaway Calendar Winner is DUSTIN JARRETT of Mona, Utah (Calendar #0329). Dustin wins the Camp Chef Pursuit SG Pellet Grill. Way to go, Dusty!!
Today’s SFW Giveaway Calendar Winner Is Announced
Today’s SFW Giveaway Calendar Winner of the Remington 783 223 Synthetic Thread Muzz is TREVOR THORPE of Clarkdale, Arizona (calendar #2388).
SFW’s Memorial Day Giveaway Calendar Winner Announced
SFW’s Giveaway Calendar Winner on Memorial Day is CLAYTON ALLRED of Heber City, Utah (calendar #0835). Clayton wins this Browning X-Bolt LR 7mm Rem Mag.
Xtreme Giveaway Winners Announced
SFW held its Xtreme Giveaway drawing for 11 prizes today during a live Facebook event. The grand prize was a 2020 Polaris General 1000 Deluxe Side-by-side Customized by Z-Broz Racing. An R&K Mule Deer hunt, Mexico Coues Deer hunt with Wade lemon Hunting, Arcadia Canadian Lynx hunt, Hooville Texas Whitetail hunt, as well as a Browning firearm, Camp Chef smoker, Vortex optics package, and other items were all given away. “This is not just a drawing for great hunts and products, it’s an important part of funding SFW’s wildlife conservation mission,” said Kevin Norman with SFW. “COVID-19 had the potential to…
