CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 1, 2026 – With support from Governor Mark Gordon’s Office, the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation and Casper Shooters Club are proud to host the tenth annual Wyoming Governor’s Match, presented by Vortex Optics. The event will take place July 18–19, 2026, at the Stuckenhoff Shooters Complex in Casper, Wyoming.

“As the Wyoming Governor’s Match celebrates its tenth year during America’s 250th anniversary commemoration, the event continues to highlight Wyoming’s longstanding traditions of outdoor recreation, marksmanship, and Second Amendment heritage,” said Governor Mark Gordon. “This event has become an anchor in our shooting heritage and continues to put Wyoming on the map.  It’s always exciting to see participation continue to grow as we welcome some of the nation’s top shooters to Wyoming.”

Over the past decade, the Match has become a tradition for competitors and spectators alike, bringing together top competitive shooters, shooting sports organizations, legislators, elected officials, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts from across Wyoming and beyond.

Each year, the event welcomes public participation and draws hundreds of competitors and spectators for a weekend celebrating shooting sports, community, and Wyoming tradition. 

This year’s USPSA Level II competition will feature up to 250 competitors, 12 stages, a chronograph, and a minimum of 400 rounds.

Registration is currently open on PractiScore. Adult competitor entry fees are $195, while junior competitor entry fees are $95. Those interested in competing may register online. Ear and eye protection are required for all competitors and attendees.

“The Wyoming Governor’s Match has grown into more than a shooting competition; it’s become a signature Wyoming event that brings together outdoor recreation enthusiasts, industry partners, local businesses, and communities from across the region,” said Mark Tesoro, manager of the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation. “Each year, the Match and Expo help showcase Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy while creating opportunities for tourism, partnerships, and community engagement in Casper and beyond.”

In addition to the competition, organizers and local partners are planning events throughout the weekend to highlight Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy, including the fourth annual Wyoming Firearms & Outdoor Recreation Expo at David Street Station in downtown Casper.

The Expo will take place Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Attendees can explore vendor booths featuring Wyoming outdoor recreation and firearms industry leaders, enjoy local food trucks, participate in family-friendly activities, and more.

To learn more about the Wyoming Governor’s Match and Wyoming Firearms & Outdoor Recreation Expo, visit wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov.  

Figure 1: Participant at the Wyoming Governor's Match, presented by Vortex Optics. Figure 2: Outdoor Recreation Legislative Panel at the 2025 Wyoming Firearms & Outdoor Recreation Expo. Figure 3: Attendees at the Wyoming Firearms & Outdoor Recreation Expo at David Street Station. 

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