JACKSON, Wyo. – For wildlife in Jackson and the surrounding areas, the wrong fence can mean injury, entanglement or blocked migration. It could also be a headache for the landowners who built it.
That’s why Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation (JHWF) and Teton County hosted a training event for local fence professionals.
Eight local businesses completed the training and are now Certified Wildlife-Friendly Fence Professionals. The training brought together presenters and fence professionals in a session where fence regulations, tips, tools and experiences were shared.
Newly Certified Wildlife-Friendly Fence Professionals
- Boreal Property Management
- Fence Me In LLC
- Inside Out Landscape Architecture
- Jorgensen Associates
- MD Landscaping
- Mountainscapes
- Valley Landscape Service Inc
- Wyoming Landscape Maintenance
The certification workshop was designed to meet the growing demand for fencing solutions that accommodate wildlife movement while maintaining the functionality required by landowners and livestock operations.
“The people who design and build fences are the experts on fencing in our community,” said Cody Pitz, Habitat Program Coordinator, Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation. “We wanted to take the opportunity to help educate these businesses on how to make fences wildlife friendlier while still reaching landowners’ goals.”
Special thanks to presenters for sharing their invaluable expertise:
- Ben Wise, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Rebecca Sullivan, Code Compliance Officer, Teton County
- Kurt Smith, Research Scientist, University of Wyoming
- Oliver Klingenstein, Darwin Ranch
JHWF expresses gratitude to The Mule Deer Foundation for a generous sponsorship of the event, and to its partners at Teton County, Wyoming.
Planning a fence project? Visit jhwildlife.org to learn more about wildlife-friendly fencing and find a certified professional near you.
