Although we're not quite in full-on banquet season, some fundraising events are on the horizon to support organizations like the Mule Deer Foundation of Wyoming.
We regularly speak with the Wyoming Regional Director of the Mule Deer Foundation, Shawn Blajszcack, and know that their work, along with other conservation organizations, is paying off through fencing and crossing projects, habitat work, and fundraising to support those projects.
As we're rounding out 2026, there are a couple of fundraising events on the calendar that you're invited to be part of, and maybe walk away with some great prizes and the knowledge that you're helping mule deer around Wyoming.
Here are the details for a couple of Mule Deer Palooza events, one in Casper on the 18th at Gruner Brothers and one in Sheridan on the 19th at Blacktooth Brewing. Attendance is free, but multiple levels of early-bird raffle ticket packages are available.
These events are fun, fast-paced, and a great chance to meet other mule deer supporters. Each event lasts just two hours and includes a silent auction and raffle prizes valued at $350 to $1,600. Prizes range from firearms to range gear, and if you buy raffle tickets online before the event, you'll be entered into a drawing to win a $200 raffle package at each Mule Deer Palooza event.
$50 Raffle Package (Early Bird Special)
Includes: 3 Ticket Strips (5 tickets per strip) for General Raffle ($60 value); 1 Bonus Ticket (only available in packages). Online / Prior to Event $50 raffle package orders will receive 1 additional ticket strip (5 tickets per strip), adding another $20 value for a total of 4-ticket strips! *Raffle Packages will be waiting for you at the door!
$100 Raffle Package (Early Bird Special)
Includes: 6 Ticket Strips (5 tickets per strip) for General Raffle ($120 value) - 3 Bonus Tickets (only available in packages). Online / Prior to Event: $100 raffle package orders will receive 2 additional ticket strips (5 tickets per strip), adding another $40 in value for a total of 8 ticket strips! *Raffle Packages will be waiting for you at the door!
$200 Raffle Package (Early Bird Special)
Includes: 12 Ticket Strips (5 tickets per strip) for General Raffle ($240 value) - 7 Bonus Tickets (only available in packages). Online / Prior to Event $200 raffle package orders will receive 4 additional ticket strips (5 tickets per strip), adding another $80 value for a total of 16 ticket strips! *Raffle Packages will be waiting for you at the door!
$300 Raffle Package (Early Bird Special)
Includes: 18 Ticket Strips (5 tickets per strip) for General Raffle ($360 value) - 12 Bonus Tickets (only available in packages). Online / Prior to Event: $300 raffle package orders will receive 6 additional ticket strips (5 tickets per strip), adding another $120 in value for a total of 24 ticket strips! *Raffle Packages will be waiting for you at the door!
$500 Raffle Package (Early Bird Special) Free silencer with purchase
Includes: - 30 Ticket Strips (5 tickets per strip) for General Raffle - 21 Bonus Tickets (only available in packages) Online / Prior to Event $500 raffle package orders will receive 10 additional ticket strips (5 tickets per strip), adding another $200 value for a total of 40-ticket strips! *AND a certificate for free .22 Silencer or $345 towards a silencer of your choice from Silencer Central *Raffle Packages will be waiting for you at the door!
If you're interested in an early bird package, check out the Casper ticket page HERE or the Sheridan ticket page HERE.