Grassroots group organizes in defense of resident hunters

POWELL — Meeting in the basement of Big Horn Federal Savings Bank in Cody, 18 local men sat in a circle “AA style” to discuss the beginnings of a new grassroots organization.
The hope behind “A Better Wyoming,” they said, is to rein in what they see as harmful outfitter and guide regulations.
“The commercialization of our wildlife is real,” said group co-founder Tim Metzler, a former outfitter.  “Anytime there’s money involved in [hunting], things seem to go sideways.”
Metzler said rules governing outfitters and guides have evolved in recent years, largely to accommodate large companies.