Butch Burdick came to Wyoming in the rowdy era of ski-bumming and cowboy-ing. A native of Utah and graduate of Utah State University he moved to Jackson and began to set Wyoming roots. He guided fly fishing and scenic trips down the Snake River as well as running whitewater in the days of gushing snowmelt. After moving around the Rocky Mountain West with his family, exploring and looking for the perfect place to settle down, they found Wyoming again. From fishing and mountain biking to sculpting fish and raising a family in the heart of the Rockies, he continues to love this place.

 Butch’s many years of fishing and boating experience allow him to share Wyoming with genuine ease — above and beyond the vital fishing lesson. Butch’s aesthetic endeavors are also aligned with the natural world. An interest in drawing and then saddle making has now turned to sculpting. He creates award-winning carved trout, hand-painted in vivid and authentic detail. Each of his stunning pieces is one-of-a-kind and all are available for purchase