FAQs

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Did Game and Fish work with Teton County on this project?

The Department worked closely with Teton County in 2021, including several meetings with County Commissioners and County planning staff. Teton County communicated strong support of this project and the strategy to accomplish this project. The county has agreed to work with us on fire code inspections, electrical inspections, and other important life/safety measures for our employee housing development.

How much will the project cost and where will the money come from?

This project will be accomplished entirely with Game and Fish Commission funds from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses; no State general funds will be used. The Commission proactively set aside money for this project during the last several years.

Is building employee housing for Game and Fish a responsible use of sportsperson dollars?

Housing has become cost-prohibitive for Game and Fish employees in Jackson and the Department is facing significant recruiting issues in this area. Teton County's median listing home price is over $4 million. For the past 15 years, the Department has worked on trying to achieve a long-term housing solution. In 2019, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission explored moving the regional office out of Jackson. However, there was strong support from the community, including hunters and anglers, for maintaining the office in Jackson. Employee housing will allow Game and Fish to better serve the public in the community and manage and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Jackson area.

Who designed the building?

Jorgensen Associates, Inc. a Wyoming-based company located in Jackson, was hired to produce the housing design.

How many housing units will be built?

Currently, the project calls for the construction of six single-family houses and one multi-occupant house for temporary employees.

Will there be impacts to wildlife?

The housing units will be built in the northeast corner of the wildlife habitat management area. Development on this particular portion of the WHMA will not impact high-value wildlife habitat or the Department's management of wintering elk. The location of the housing was determined through surveys, data and monitoring.

Where will the employee housing be located?

The employee housing will be located on the Commission-owned South Park Wildlife Habitat Management Area, approximately five miles south of Jackson. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission acquired the properties that now comprise the WHMA in 1939, 1941 and 1947.