A video by the WGFD informs people about the issues that Wyoming faces about funding for these programs. Within the video, Tallbot makes a very powerful statement. He says "Wildlife management and conservation have become Wyoming values." He is referring to the 57% of Wyoming residents who partake in hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, or any other outdoor recreation activity every year. The residents of the state of Wyoming bring in the most revenue for wildlife conservation and habitat management. However, non-residents contribute to the funding as well. $1.1 billion (80%) of funding is provided by hunters and anglers from their licenses, tags, and equipment. If no action is provided, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will need an additional $9 million in funding to sustain the levels of management and conservation. New ways of funding will be needed because it isn't enough with just revenue from hunters and anglers. .
Along with revenue from hunters and anglers, funding is provided by organizations. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is one of those organizations that make it their goal to do everything they can to provide elk and other animals conservation of habitats. The mission of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is "to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage" (Bugle, 5). This organization provides fundraising banquets, a national convention, and many field projects to help promote and fund habitat conservation. It has conserved more than 6.4 million acres of land; which is larger than Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Great Smoky Mountains national parks combined. RMEF may provide funding to state or federal agencies or another non-profit organization to assist them with their wildlife habitat protection or public access efforts. Their contributions often generate additional habitat dollars.
