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2014 MEDIA KIT
WYOMING WOMEN’S ANTELOPE HUNT
OCTOBER 9-12, 2014
UCROSS, WYOMING
ABOUT THE HUNT
The Wyoming Women’s Foundation created the hunt to
promote camaraderie and mentorship through hunting
while raising awareness of and funds for the foundation’s
mission to improve the economic self-sufficiency of women in the state. The hunt will include female hunters of
all experience levels and will emphasize safe and responsible hunting.
INAUGURAL HUNT IN 2013
Leading the way as the first event of its kind for women,
the inaugural Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt was a
huge success in 2013. Hunters came from across Wyoming and the nation to participate, including prominent
leaders like Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Marilyn Kite, who helped found the hunt. Special guests also
included Julie Golob, captain of Smith & Wesson’s highly
successful shooting team, and outdoor writer Jim Zumbo.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2013
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Offered scholarships to 11 women, including first
time hunters, military veterans, and single mothers
Partnered with more than 100 sponsoring organizations and individuals
Partnered with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to offer hunter safety training and provide firearms sight-in and training
Provided empowering mentor or mentee opportunities to 34 hunters
Partnered with Boone & Crockett Club, a non-profit
organization, providing education on hunting as a
conservation tool to teach, promote and reward ethical hunting practices
Raised awareness about issues impacting economic
self-sufficiency for women in Wyoming
Raised $70,000 to carry out the mission of Wyoming
Women’s Foundation: to invest in the economic selfsufficiency of women and girls in Wyoming
Facilitated a harvest for 32 of the 34 hunters
LODGING
Hunters will be staying at the
Ranch at Ucross. Media need
to make reservations at the
hotels in Buffalo, Wyoming.
There is a block of rooms being held at the Hampton Inn.
SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE THE TIMES ARE TENATIVE.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
1:00-5:00 pm
6:00-Close pm
WEATHER
Even early October can be
chilly. And Wyoming has
been know to have early fall
snowfall. If interested in going out with a hunting party,
be prepared and dress in layers. It is better to bring extra
clothing and not need it than
need soemthing but did not
bring it.
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Hunter orange is required
for anyone hunting, but
safety dictates that everyone accompanying the
party should have at least
one article above the
waist of hunter orange.
Long underwear
Hunting or hiking boots
Gloves and hats
Cold weather coat
Rain coat
Sweater
Camouflage shirts and
pants a plus
Hunters’ orientation; Safety Instructions; Overview of hunting regulations
Sighting in Firearms
Welcome Dinner
FRIDAY, OCT. 10
5:45 am - 4 pm
6:00-Close pm
Guide/hunters take to the field. Please note that
hunters/guides may return early depending
upon their success.
Dinner
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
5:45 am - 4 pm
6:00-Close pm
LOCATION
Guide/hunters take to the field. Please note that
hunters/guides may return early depending
upon their success.
Awards Banquet
Directions to Ranch At Ucross
2673 U.S. 14, Clearmont, WY 82835​
19.5 mi – about 35 mins
The Ranch at Ucross
2673 U.S. 14 | Clearmont, WY 82835
1-307-737-2281
The hunt will be based from the Ranch at Ucross, located a 19.5 miles
northwest of Buffalo, Wyoming.
Ranch at Ucross
STORY OPPORTUNITIES
OPTION 1: JOINING A HUNTING TEAM
There are limited opportunities to join a hunting team either on Friday morning or Saturday morning. To do
so, you must notify us by mid-September. EARLIER IS BETTER TO SECURE A SPOT.
When do I have to be there?
Hunting teams leave at 5:45 am from the Ranch at
Ucross on Friday and Saturday morning. Media needs
to be onsite by 5:15 am.
How long will we be out in the field?
In similar hunts, the majority of hunters will get their
animal on the first day. Be prepared to be out for the
entire day, keeping in mind that the team will return
if everyone has filled their hunting tag.
How far do I have to hike in one day?
As little as a couple hundred yards to as much as several miles.
What should my fitness level be?
We will try our best to accommodate everyone’s fit-
ness level; this is why it important for us to know in
advance so that we can send each individual with
the right guide and to the right land.
What is the terrain like?
Most will be rugged hills covered in sandstone rocks,
cactus, yucca and sagebrush.
Will there be ATVs or horses to carry my equipment? All hunts will be done from vehicles and on
foot and on private land; no ATVs or horses.
What do I need to wear?
You need to prepared for a variety of cold weather
conditions from a warm fall day to a blizzard. You will
need to wear something orange above the waist for
safety. See the section on the previous page.
OPTION 2: CONDUCT INTERVIEWS
AT THE RANCH AT UCROSS
OPTION 3: ACCESS TO PHOTOS,
B-ROLL, AND WRITTEN ARTICLES
If you don’t have the time to commit to going on
a hunt, there are several opportunities to interview hunters, guides and organizers. Please let us
know when you plan on coming so we can help
find possible interviews.
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Photos: We will have photographers going out
on hunts and documenting the events. Photos
are available to media. Let us know in advance
what you are looking for and we will try to obtain it.
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Video: There will be a videographer shooting b-roll and conducting interviews with the
hunters. This material is available to the media.
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Written articles: If interested in having an article written about a particular hunter or the
hunt in general. Please let us know.
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Prior to the hunt, hunters can be interviewed
Thursday afternoon and evening.
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To collect hunting experiences, try interviewing the hunters either Friday late afternoon
and evening at the dinner or Saturday late afternoon or early evening at the awards banquet.
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Wyoming Women’s Foundation staff and some
of the hunt committee should be available all
three days.
HISTORY OF THE HUNT
Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Marilyn Kite
was hunting antelope with her sister-in-law Karey
Stebner outside of Rawlins, Wyoming. They got to
talking and came up with the idea of an all-women’s antelope hunt. Chief Justice Kite shared her
idea with friends Lynne Boomgaarden and Donna
Wichers. They approached the Wyoming Women’s
Foundation to organize and host the event. So
WYWF formed a committee to get started.
“Wyoming was the first state to recognize women’s
right to vote. And now we’re leading the way by
hosting the Wyoming Women’s Antelope hunt,”
said Chief Justice Kite who is the event co-chair.
“The event is ideal whether you’re a first-time
hunter or a seasoned pro. Our emphasis will be on
safe and responsible hunting.”
“HUNTING IS ONE WAY WOMEN CAN
BRING NUTRITIOUS, AFFORDABLE
MEAT HOME TO THEIR FAMILIES, WHILE
EXPERIENCING MORE INDEPENDENCE AND
SELF-SUFFICIENCY.”
- Shelley Simonton
Co-chair of the hunt committee
FOUNDERS OF THE HUNT: (Clockwise) Lynne Boomgaarden;
Donna Wichers; and Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice
Marilyn Kite with her sister-in-law Karey Stebner.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Through the support of sponsors, the Wyoming
Women’s Foundation offers scholarships to pay
participation expenses for women interested
in joining the hunt. Last year, the hunt offered
scholarships to 11 women, including first time
hunters, military veterans, and single mothers.
EMPHASIS ON SAEFTY & ETHICS
The hunt partners with the Wyoming Game and
Fish Department to offer hunter safety training
and provide firearms sight-in and training. The
hunt also has partnered with Boone & Crockett
Club, a non-profit organization, providing education on hunting as a conservation tool to teach,
promote and reward ethical hunting practices.
AWARDS
Working with the prestigious Boone and Crockett Club, the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt
has structured its awards to adhere to the core
principles of conservation and hunting ethics.
The hunt presents the awards on Saturday night.
ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG WOMEN AND GIRLS
The Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt raises funds and awareness for
the mission of the Wyoming Women’s Foundation to promote economic
self-sufficiency among women and girls. Wyoming’s gender wage gap
is the largest in the nation with women earning 65 cents for every dollar earned by men. Since being founded in 1999, the Women’s Foundation has granted almost $700,000 to more than 100 organizations in the
past 15 years. Last grant cycle, its funding impacted almost 2000 women
and girls. Supporting efforts to help women become financially self-sufficient, the foundation recognizes hunting as a way for women to feed
their families and put free-range, organic meat on the table.
MENTORSHIP AND NETWORKING AMONG WOMEN
The hunt provides an opportunity for women hunters to mentor or be
mentored while enjoying the thrill of the hunt with their fellow hunters.
It will give women of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to network and develop new relationships.
WESTERN TRADITIONS
The foundation celebrates hunting as part of Wyoming’s heritage, a tradition that is passed on from one generation to the next. By hosting a
women’s-only hunting event, we have the opportunity to encourage the
growth of more women hunters while preserving our Wyoming hunting
heritage, wildlife and open spaces for future generations.
CURRENTLY, WOMEN
MAKE UP 16 PERCENT
OF HUNTERS IN
WYOMING, ACCORDING
TO THE WYOMING
GAME AND FISH
DEPARTMENT.
WYOMING WOMEN’S FOUNDATION
since 1999, the foundation has granted almost $700,000 to more than 100 organizations in the past
15 years. last grant cycle, its funding impacted almost 2,000 women and girls.
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yoming’s history tells a story of strong
women in an “Equality State.” The character
of Wyoming was formed by a combination
of unquenchable spirit with a rich and varied cultural heritage. This unquenchable spirit is apparent in
the group of thoughtful women who launched the
Wyoming Women’s Foundation to provide grants to
organizations serving women and girls, respond to
requests that close gaps in programming and create
transformative change in many lives.
A program of the Wyoming Community Foundation,
the Wyoming Women’s Foundation makes grants
that help women achieve economic self-sufficiency
and provide opportunities for girls for the greatest
impact in our communities. The statewide fund is
dedicated to funding for women and girls, and donations are leveraged through our endowment. Grantmaking is focused on lasting systems change for
women and girls.
Utilizing a model proven successful by other women’s funds, the Wyoming Women’s Foundation improves access to education, jobs and asset growth
for women and girls, in turn reducing teen pregnancy, increasing the number of women and girls who
complete their education, supporting positive early
job experiences and strengthening sustainable economic self-sufficiency. As the foundation increases
grants, these achievements will continue to grow.
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WHY IS THIS A BIG DEAL IN WYOMING?
• wyoming’s gender wage gap is the largest in the nation with women earning 65 cents for every dollar
earned by men.
• the gender wage gap results in a total loss of $1.2 million per year to wyoming’s women.
• with women’s earnings accounting for 36% of a family’s income, the gender wage gap is a family and
community issue.
• 26% of wyoming’s women-headed households live below the poverty level.
CONTACT US TODAY
Wyoming Women’s Foundation
Rebekah Smith
Office: 307.721.7007 | [email protected]
www.wyomingwomensantelopehunt.org