Where it began
2024 Sponsors
In 2019, a group of local residents and state partners formed a committee and held the first Wild Wings Light Goose Festival to celebrate this marvel of nature with our local rural community and share it with fellow bird enthusiasts across Montana and beyond. It also provides an important opportunity to appreciate the value of public lands while spreading the message of conservation, land stewardship, education and community support.
The committee works with the Rocky Mountain Front Community Foundation whose mission is to invest in the future of our communities through a permanent endowment.
The event is made possible through the tremendous support of our partners and sponsors …
2024 Attending Partners
*These organizations will have tables at the event
Boone and Crockett Club - The Boone and Crockett Club is the oldest wildlife conservation organization in North America, originally founded by Theordore Roosevelt. In addition to fighting for conservation so the bounty of our wilderness resource can be enjoyed by future generations, the Boone and Crockett Club provides multiple education programs to the public such as hunter’s education, K-12 education programs, youth summer camps and so much more.
The Montana Dinosaur Center - Fossil discoveries of dinosaurs with feathers, fossil birds that still have teeth and the presence of a wishbone in both dinosaurs and their bird descendants show us how closely related birds and dinosaurs are. At The Montana Dinosaur Center we are continuing to excavate and investigate these animals and others so that we may better know how these incredible animals came to be and how they will adapt and change in the future.
Montana Wetlands and Waterfowl - MTWW is a conservation nonprofit raising awareness and appreciation for wetlands and waterfowl in Montana. They’ve been building an installing duck nesting structures in restored areas of America’s largest superfund site. MTWW is working with area schools in a program called Wild Waterfowl Workshop where students learn about waterfowl, pollution, wetlands, and build nesting tubes.
Sun River Watershed Group - The mission of the Sun River Watershed Group is to protect and restore the resources of the Sun River watershed and its communities.
Ducks Unlimited - Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. Waterfowl conservation is facing important challenges as wetlands and other habitats are being degraded and destroyed across the continent. Ducks Unlimited has a vision to reverse this trend.
Montana Wildlife Federation - For more than eight decades the Montana Wildlife Federation has been a leading voice for protecting and enhancing our wildlife, public lands, and access at the Montana Legislature and in Washington, DC. Guided by our commitment to the public trust, our dedication to scientific management, and our concern for future generations, we work to promote state and federal policies and decisions that protect Montana’s fish and wildlife, our natural lands and waters, and public access to the outdoors.
Montana Wild - Montana WILD is a conservation education center located in Helena next to Spring Meadow Lake State Park. It is operated by Montana Fish, Wildlife and parks, and invites visitors to learn about the states outstanding fish and wildlife resources. At the center you’ll find an engaging exhibit with interactive activities (like our famous scavenger hunt), a live Montana fish aquarium, an outdoor Picinic area, and all the information you need to enjoy Montana’s great outdoors. The center offers regular educational programs for field trips as well as the public on a variety of topics.
Montana Audubon - Founded in 1976, Montana Audubon is an independent, statewide conservation organization whose mission is to promote appreciation, knowledge and conservation of Montana’s native birds, other wildlife, and natural ecosystems and to safeguard biological diversity for current and future generations. Montana Audubon uses science, conservation education, and engages in public policy work to protect our state’s incomparable wildlife and landscapes.
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation - The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation (BMWF) provides access to and stewardship of Montana’s 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. Our volunteer projects keep trails open, restore native habitat, mitigate user impacts, and engage youth and adults in wilderness experiences that change lives and instill a lasting land ethic. We work in close partnership with the US Forest Service to create educational and challenging conservation service projects within “the Bob.” Since our first summer in 1997, our volunteer crews have cleared and improved over 10,000 miles of trail. Active Wilderness Stewardship is our mission.
Helena - Lewis and Clark National Forest - The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest manages 2.8 million acres of public land across central Montana, including the iconic Rocky Mountain Front and a large portion of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. In addition to providing outstanding recreational opportunities and managing natural and cultural resources, the Forest Service maintains and restores important habitat for our nation’s diverse wildlife and bird species, critical to maintaining heathy forest ecosystems.
One Montana - One Montana works to create a sustainable and resilient Montana by identifying and resolving challenging social, economic and environmental issues that impact our state's diverse communities. We work to strengthen and unify our communities by preserving the values and culture of rural and urban Montana. We help move Montana forward as a whole recognizing the concerns and needs of our stakeholders. We envision a Montana that is inclusive, connected, and prosperous.
Teton Conservation District with MT DNRC - Through diverse programs and dedicated staff, the Montana DNRC works to help ensure Montana’s land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.
Glacier - Two Medicine Alliance - The Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance is dedicated to the protection, stewardship, and shared enjoyment of the culturally- and ecologically-irreplaceable wild lands of the Badger-Two Medicine and its interconnected ecosystems.
Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society - The mission of the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society is to encourage and support effective wildlife management in Montana by fostering development of current and future wildlife professionals, providing science-based information for policy and education, and communicating and collaborating with conservation organizations and the public.
2024 Donors and Grantors
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) - Education Mini-Grants Program
Choteau Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
• Trumpeter swan - $300+
Ducks Unlimited
Red Ants Pants Music Festival
Hellgate Hunters and Anglers
Vortex Optics
Montana Wildlife Federation
Pheasants Forever - Golden Triangle Chapter
Montana Public Radio
Old West Lumber
Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society
Opportunity Bank
Dropstone Outfitting
Craig Miller Photography
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation
Breen Oil & Tire
Levitt Great West Insurance
Bird Collective
The Base Camp
Bouma Truck Sales
• Snow goose - $100-299
Montana Audubon
National Wildlife Federation
Sun River Watershed Group
Bighorn Outdoor Specialists
Teton Pass Ski Resort
Blue Pine Wine
Curly Willow Floral & Gifts
Sibley Guides
Teton County Abstract
• Ross’ goose - $25-99
North 40 Outfitters
Choteau Arts Studio & Gallery
Conservation Grains
Kathy Chapman Pottery
Meraki Coffee
Gary Kasper & Co.
Buck’s Sporting Goods
Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance
Rocking K9 Companions
Vandolah Chiropractic Clinic