Mission | Leadership | Committees | Meetings
About the Salt Lake Fish & Game Foundation
The Salt Lake Fish & Game Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the preservation, protection, and responsible stewardship of Utah’s wildlife, ecosystems, and natural renewable resources.
Originally organized shortly after the turn of the 20th century and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1926, the organization was formerly known as the Salt Lake County Fish & Game Association until adopting its current name in 2017. Despite the historical name, the Foundation has never been affiliated with Salt Lake County or any government agency, nor has it operated as a private hunting or fishing club.
For more than a century, the Foundation has supported conservation, outdoor recreation, nature education, wildlife initiatives, and community partnerships throughout Utah. Through grants, volunteer leadership, committee involvement, and collaborative projects, the Foundation has worked alongside a wide range of organizations, agencies, and community groups to support meaningful conservation and wildlife-related efforts across the state.
The Foundation has long been rooted in family participation, outdoor traditions, and community involvement, with a diverse membership and a strong history of participation by both individuals and families who share an interest in Utah’s outdoor heritage.
Today, the Salt Lake Fish & Game Foundation continues its mission of supporting projects and initiatives that strengthen Utah’s ecosystems, wildlife resources, outdoor recreation opportunities, and conservation education for future generations.
Mission
Support outdoor recreation, nature education, and conservation of Utah’s Ecosystems for the benefit of wildlife and people.
Vision
A state with sustainable ecosystems where people actively engage with and responsibly utilize wildlife and natural resources.
Governance Documents
The Foundation operates under established organizational governing documents, including its Constitution and By-Laws.
Leadership & Directors
The Association is governed by our Constitution and By-Laws which calls for a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a maximum of 16 Board Members.
Current Officers
- Brock Richardson, President
- Jake Larsen, Vice President
- Cliff Forney, Treasurer
- Karen Potts, Secretary
- Dale Majors, Past President
Current Board of Directors
- Dan Potts
- Dave Fernelius
- Fred Wagner
- Traci Harper
- Teena Ramos
- Marci Forney
Operating Committees
Committees
All the committees below largely assist the board in making policy and awarding grants. All Standing Committee meetings can be attended by anyone, although only participating Directors have voting rights.
NOTE: There are no set dates for committee meetings and they are held as needed to conduct foundation business.
Executive Committeesare dictated by our Constitution and Bylaws and include:
Executive Committees
The Executive committees are dictated by our Constitution and Bylaws and include:
Executive
Deals mostly with the larger issues of the Foundation, and consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one “at large” director
Nomination
Directors are nominated by the President to secure nominees for the Board and Directors and Officers for the Formal Annual Election Meeting
Finance
Consists of Past Presidents who rotate as chairmen to help manage the Association’s finances and investments
Standing Committees
Our past success has always been based almost entirely through the efforts of past dedicated administrations, directors and other individuals working primarily through the organization’s active committees to involve us in various wildlife-oriented projects and issues, and also through our numerous social interactions and outings into Utah’s great out-of-doors. Our standing committees are divided into two categories: Administrative to deal with more formal issues, and Consumptive and Environmental to cover the wide diversity of projects, issues, programs.
NOTE: All the committees above largely assist the board in making policy and awarding grants, and the Standing Committee meetings can be attended by anyone, although only participating Directors have any voting rights.
Administrative
Strategic Planning & Sustainability
Long term planning
Buildings and Grounds
Maintenance and wildlife projects on our own Murray property
Archives and History
Maintenance of all historical records, publications, photos, etc.
Media and Outreach
Promotion and participation in all of the organization’s goals
Grants & Fundraising
Evaluation and proposal of those who qualify for own small annual grants and fundraising
Consumptive and Environmental
Fishing and Boating Sports
Promotion of sport and food fishing and boating in Utah
Hunting and Shooting Sports
Promotion of hunting for food and shooting in Utah
Conservation and Habitat Restoration
Promotion of diverse, healthy wildlife habitats in Utah
Nongame and Endangered Species
Preservation of all native Utah species in Utah
Public Lands and Access
Promotion of the use and access to public lands
Board Meetings
2025 Meeting Dates
Board meetings do not currently have an anchor location. Meetings are hybrid in-person/Zoom meetings. All meeting start at 7:00 p.m.