Minimum Qualifications/Coursework Preferences: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology or other closely related field.  Other bachelor’s degrees may be considered with at least 20 hours of wildlife-related coursework as evidenced on required transcripts. 
• If you have not currently completed college coursework at the baccalaureate level, you must submit a letter from your college authority stating you are expected to receive your degree by June 1, 2023. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a citizen of the United States prior to attendance at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy (WLEA) (see below). 
• Must be willing to undergo a background check, which will include fingerprinting.

Potential Disqualifications: No single factor will be used to determine which candidates continue in each testing phase; however, there are some factors that could lead to automatic disqualification.  This could include, but may not be limited to, conviction of a felony, conviction of a misdemeanor for domestic violence, the use of marijuana within the last year, the use of other illegal drugs (such as cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, etc.) within the last 5 years, major or multiple wildlife violations, or any deceitful act.

Game Warden Principal Duties/Responsibilities:  Primary responsibilities include wildlife management, data collection and analysis, enforcement of game, fish, trapping and boating laws and regulations, and prevention of damage to crops and livestock by wildlife, responding to injured and nuisance wildlife calls and acting as local liaison between the WGFD and the public.  A substantial amount of training and required equipment is provided.  Please view a short informational video from Director Brian Nesvik regarding Wyoming game wardens (see above).
 
Law Enforcement Requirements:  Upon employment, individuals must complete a 14-week Peace Officer Basic Training Course at the Wyoming State Law Enforcement Academy (WLEA) located in Douglas, WY in August 2022. This is a combination of online and in-person training.  Please review the WLEA’s physical fitness assessment standards (available at http://wleacademy.com “Basic Programs-Physical Fitness Assessment”) to assure with or without reasonable accommodation, you are able to meet the requirements.  Failing to meet physical fitness assessment standards will automatically disqualify candidates attending WLEA.

Salary:   Monthly salary varies depending upon duty assignment, ranging from:

• Game Warden - $3,988.40 - $4,985.07
• Senior Game Warden - $5,161.87 - $6,451.47

Contact:
Email:   WGF.wildlife@wyo.gov
Phone:  307-777-4684


The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, State of Wyoming is an EEO/ADA employer.  As an EEO/ADA employer, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.