The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hiring up to eight warden positions around the state. One of the most recognizable uniforms in Wyoming is that of a game warden. Since 1899, Wyoming’s game wardens have been hard at work protecting the state’s wildlife, and now you have a chance to be part of the team. The deadline to apply is Aug. 15.
Game wardens are responsible for many different aspects of outdoor recreation in the state. Wardens enforce as well as check compliance with hunting, fishing, trapping, watercraft statutes and regulations, littering and state land camping, open fires, and closed/off-road travel restrictions. They also write enforcement reports, attend court, work with other agencies, conduct investigations, collect intelligence, and carry and maintain law enforcement weapons and gear.
Game wardens respond to and appropriately handle injured and nuisance wildlife calls which may require euthanizing wildlife. They also utilize immobilization or lethal techniques based on an evaluation of circumstances.
Game wardens conduct watercraft safety and registration inspections along with HIN, VIN, and AIS inspections. They also enforce/check compliance with watercraft statutes and regulations and educate the public regarding safety.
The deadline to apply is Aug. 15.
