Wyoming's nongame wildlife—from songbirds and pollinators to amphibians, reptiles, and countless other species—plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. The Butler Nongame Species Fund supports projects that conserve these often-overlooked species and the habitats they depend on, helping ensure Wyoming's natural heritage thrives for generations to come.
About Gary Butler
A Lasting Legacy for Wyoming's Wildlife
After a lifetime dedicated to wildlife conservation, retired Wyoming Game & Fish habitat biologist Gary Butler recognized that nongame species deserved greater attention and support. In 2017, Gary and his wife, Jo, established the Butler Nongame Species Fund with a lead gift that inspired others to join their vision. Today, the fund—administered by the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation—provides grants for projects that conserve Wyoming's 554 nongame species through habitat restoration, conservation, and other impactful initiatives.
