Veterans fishing event June 1 at Hogan/Luce Recreation Area

 CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and FishingCommunity.org will host the Hogan/Luce Veterans Family Fishing Classic on June 1 at the Hogan/Luce Recreation Area near Cody. The event is free of charge and open to all veterans, their families and the public.

“We hope veterans and their family members will join us for a fun day to fish, canoe or kayak, and celebrate veterans and public lands,” said Rick Tryder, BLM outdoor recreation planner. “Thank you to our partners and the Cody community for supporting this worthwhile event.”

The event will run from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Activities will include shore fishing, fishing instruction, kids activities and the chance to check out the recent improvements at Hogan/Luce that make the site more accessible for people with disabilities, including accessible picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes and other upgrades.

All fishing equipment will be supplied and lunch provided for veterans and their families. The event is the same day as the State of Wyoming’s annual free fishing day—part of National Fishing and Boating Week—so fishing permits are not required.

Fisheries for Veterans Project, a partnership between FishingCommunity.Org and the BLM, uses America’s public lands to providerecreational, educational and job training opportunities, and provides rehabilitation and healing capacities for veterans and families. This partnership, and the Hogan/Luce event in particular, supports the BLM’s commitment to increase access for hunting, fishing and recreation on public land.

To reach the Hogan/Luce Recreation Area, travel 18 miles north of Cody on Wyoming Highway 120. Turn west onto Park County Road 7RP and continue approximately 5 five miles to the Hogan/Luce Trailhead sign.

To sign up or volunteer, and for more information, visit www.f4v.org/events/hvffc or contact Rick Tryder at rtryder@blm.gov or 307-578-5900.

June 8th at 7AM
June 9th at 5PM
Cody Archery Club is excited to once again be holding our biggest shoot of the year at the beautiful K Bar Z Guest Ranch & Outfitters in Northwest Wyoming. It will be a fun weekend filled with family, friends, archery, prizes and awards. This event is open to all ages, skill levels, and classes. You do NOT want to miss it.

Friday will consist of setting up the course starting at 8AM. Everyone is encouraged and invited to join us that morning to make the courses the best they can be.
Saturday starts with a scoring round of 40 targets followed by a mix or novelty shoots.
Sunday is another round of 40 targets that starts at 8:30AM SHARP!
Sunday afternoon we start awards and prizes around 4PM. There will be many different door prizes, raffle items, and the other fun stuff.

Saturday scores are awarded CASH PAYOUTS.
Sunday scores are awarded PRIZES.
Two day total scores will be awarded BUCKLES.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BUCKLE:
Compete as 18+
Compete BOTH days same class
Must be at least 3 or more two day shooters in a class for that class to be eligible

TO BE ELIGILE FOR KEY CHAIN BUCKLES:
Compete as YOUNG ADULT
Compete BOTH days
ONE male winner
ONE female winner

Celebrate Native culture, dance, and arts
Join us for the 38th Annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow, a cultural celebration and competitive dance competition, on June 15 and 16, 2019.

Grand Entries:
Saturday, June 15: Noon and 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 16: Noon
Dancers, drum groups, and artists from Northern Plains tribes gather to celebrate their vibrant cultural traditions and histories. Dance categories include traditional, jingle dress, fancy, grass, team dancing, tiny tots, and chicken dance. Men, women, teens, and children compete in various age groups for more than $25,000 in prizes. The Learning Tipi is a popular educational program that invites visitors to discover the traditions of powwow.

Visitors shop for Native jewelry, beadwork, quillwork, clothing, basketry, pottery, paintings, sculpture, and more at more than forty vendor booths, and enjoy fry bread and Indian taco vendors, as well as food and beverage concessions.

Admission Prices and Information
Powwow begins at noon both days with a Grand Entry. On Saturday a second Grand Entry takes place at 6 p.m. Powwow runs till about 9 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Gate opens to the public at 9:30 a.m. each day. Tickets are available at the gate or at the Center’s admissions desk beginning the Monday before Powwow. Admission is good for one day of the event.

$10 for adults (18 and older)
$5 for youths (7 – 17)
Children 6 and younger free
Dancers, drums, and their family members admitted free
Center members receive $1 discount on admission price each day with a valid membership card
Press passes are available with prior arrangements
Visitors are welcome to bring chairs or blankets for our outdoor grass amphitheater. No pets, please. For travel, lodging, and press passes information contact the Cody Chamber of Commerce. For questions about visiting the Buffalo Bill Center of the West e-mail Nancy McClure or call 307-578-4102.

For Our Dancers:
Dancers and their families receive a free pass to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West exhibits at dancer registration. Registration 8 a.m. – noon Saturday; late registration or for specials on stage both days. Contact: e-mail Hunter Old Elk or call 307-578-4012.

Vendor Information
Our powwow includes 47 vendors who sell arts and crafts made by enrolled members of North American Indian tribes and Nations. No food booths, please.

Vendor application form will be posted here in spring 2019.
Questions? E-mail Hunter Old Elk or call her at 307-578-4012.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Plains Indian Museum Powwow is sponsored through the generous support of Dan & Mary Armour; Hal & Amalia Ramser; Choice Aviation; The Local; Whole Food’s Trading Company; Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Cody, WY; Wind River Hotel & Casino in Riverton, WY; Legend’s Bookstore in Cody, WY; Pinnacle Bank in Cody, WY. A very special thank you to Artie Yellowhorse Jewelry for over 20 years of support.

For information on all events, please visit our Events page.

Wild West Arts Fest (formerly Wild West Extravaganza) is an annual arts and crafts fair that happens in Cody, Wyoming during Stampede Week, one of our busiest weeks of the year. Currently accepting applications, please see full details on our webpage at https://www.codychamber.org/wild-west-arts-fest/