The Laramie Peak Fire Zone Foundation, a nonprofit serving the Wheatland, Wyoming area, has launched its annual buffalo‑hunt raffle to raise money for the local volunteer fire department. Tickets are priced at $5 each, or five tickets for $20, and can be purchased through the foundation’s website or its official Facebook page.
How the raffle works
One lucky winner will receive a guided hunt for a free‑range bison on the Twin Pine Bison Ranch. The hunt is designed for experienced marksmen; participants will ride as close to the herd as terrain allows before dismounting and completing the final approach on foot. The prize includes the opportunity to keep the harvested animal’s meat, hide and head for mounting.
Supporting local fire protection
All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the Laramie Peak Fire Zone’s volunteer fire department. Established in 1965 after the devastating Cottonwood Fire of 1964, the fire zone has relied on community fundraising, state grants and local partnerships to acquire essential equipment, including its first fire truck, LP‑1, built from a salvaged hospital boiler.
Funding from the raffle helps maintain and replace critical gear, fund training for volunteer firefighters, and ensure rapid response capabilities for the rural residents of the Laramie Peak and Cottonwood Park areas.
About the Twin Pine Bison Ranch
The Twin Pine Bison Ranch raises its herd on open range, allowing the animals to live and grow in their natural habitat. When a bison is selected for harvest, the ranch follows sustainable practices that respect the land and the animal’s life cycle. Hunters are escorted by knowledgeable guides who prioritize safety and ethical hunting standards.
How to enter
Interested participants can buy tickets online via the Laramie Peak Fire Zone website or by contacting the organization through its Facebook page. The raffle draw will be held later this summer, with the winner announced publicly on the foundation’s social‑media channels.
Community members are encouraged to spread the word, purchase tickets, and support the volunteer firefighters who protect the region’s homes, farms and natural resources.
Why the fundraiser matters
Rural fire zones like Laramie Peak depend heavily on local generosity. Unlike larger municipal departments, volunteer units lack a steady tax base and must rely on events such as this buffalo‑hunt raffle to fund operations. By combining Wyoming’s hunting heritage with a vital public‑safety mission, the foundation creates a unique opportunity for residents and enthusiasts to give back.
For more information, visit the Laramie Peak Fire Zone website or follow their Facebook page for updates on ticket sales, raffle details and upcoming community events.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
