The gun proved its importance in more ways than one in the western United States. While a great deal of hunting took place on the Laramie Range, guns were also necessary for protection; both men and women learned how to shoot. Learn more about hunting and fishing in Wyoming. Resources

Hunting and fishing near Laramie was not just for sport, but rather a way of life.   Native Americans and the pioneers who followed counted on wildlife on the open range and fish in the streams to provide sustenance. Even today, hunting and fishing attract hunters and anglers from all over the globe to the Laramie … Continue reading Hunting and Fishing Trips →

N.K. Boswell was one of the first settlers in the Laramie area (1865). A Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army, Boswell helped with the building of Fort Sanders. Eventually, he and his brother became ranchers and were instrumental in establishing Laramie. Boswell was an original member of the local “Vigilance Committee”, organized to help … Continue reading N.K. Boswell →

S.N. Leek with Elk on the Mountainside. Stephen N. Leek (1857-1941) was a rancher and guide who became widely known for his efforts on behalf of elk preservation. Born in Canada, he worked in southeastern Wyoming before settling in Jackson Hole in about 1888. He served in the Legislature in 1907. Learn more about Stephen … Continue reading Stephen N. Leek with Elk on the Mountainside →

The Spiegelberg Brothers of Laramie. Hunting on the Laramie Range is as important today as it was in the past .Pronghorn, elk and other animals are still an attraction for hunters from around the globe who hunt for both sustenance and pleasure. Learn more about hunting and fishing in Laramie and Wyoming.  Resources

Hunting on the Laramie Range is as important now as ever. Pronghorn, elk and other game remain an attraction for hunters from around the globe who hunt for both sustenance and pleasure. Learn more about hunting and fishing in Laramie and Wyoming.  Resources

Fishing on the Laramie Range was a way of life, providing sustenance for the Native Americans and the pioneers who followed. Even today, hunters and anglers are attracted to the area from all over the globe. The women pictured here are showing off their “catch of the day,” indicative of the tough female spirit that was pervasive … Continue reading Women Fishing →

Hunting on the Laramie Range is as important today as ever.  Pronghorn, elk and other game remain an attraction for hunters from around the globe. Ducks, geese, pheasants and other fowl were readily available and made for “good eating.” These locals certainly hunted not only for their sustenance, but also their pleasure. Today, the Laramie area continues … Continue reading Fowl Hunting →

Hunting on the Laramie Range is as important today as ever.  Pronghorn, elk and other game remain an attraction for hunters from around the globe. Children learned to hunt at a young age, often to protect themselves from all the wildlife that inhabited the area. Here, Laramie native John Spiegelberg is pictured on his first hunt as … Continue reading Hunting →