Gunnison Wildlife Association says ‘Thanks’

Editor:

The Gunnison Wildlife Association would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Taste of the Wild event such a tremendous success.

We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors and talented cooks who shared their time, skills, and passion for local food and conservation.

Donors: The Bona Team, Buckel Family Wine, Carbon Limb Training, Eagle Claw, Gene Taylors, High Alpine Brewing Company, Lazy F Bar, Midway USA, MindyLand, Prois Hunting, Project Upland, Traders Rendezvous, Tributary Coffee, Vortex Optics, Clayton BonDurant, Keith Carson, Connor Clark, Erin Croke, Brannon East, John Kesler, Paul Planer, Evan Sandstrom

Cooks: Trent Bona, Austin Burke, Kendall Burgemeister, Josh Busse, Mike Busse, Hannah Cranor-Kersting, Caroline Czenkush, Patrick Duke, Dylan Eimer, Bryan Hess, Paul Planer, Shannon Roy, Jeremiah Rummel

Vendors: Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Gunnison Food Pantry, High Country Health, Homestead Hut, Mountain Roots 

We would also like to thank the Gunnison Valley community for showing up with such strong support. Your enthusiasm and participation continue to inspire our work to protect wildlife habitat, public lands, and the outdoor traditions that define this place we call home.

Because of the overwhelming support this year, we’re already looking ahead to Taste of the Wild 2027 — and hope to welcome everyone back in a larger space as the event continues to grow.

Thank you for being part of this special evening and for supporting wildlife conservation in the Gunnison Basin.

Erin Croke on behalf of the Gunnison Wildlife Association