JACKSON, Wyo. — According to Wyoming Game and Fish (WGFD), North Jackson Senior Game Warden Jon Stephens has been named the 2022 Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year for Wyoming.
The award is given annually in every state and Canadian province by the Shikar-Safari Club International and honors a wildlife officer whose efforts during the year display outstanding performance and achievement.
“Warden Stephens is a top hand and an exceptional wildlife officer,” said Rick King, WGFD chief game warden. “The traditions of the Wyoming game warden are sustained at the highest level by his work performance and dedication to serving his community and protecting wildlife.”
Stephens is a nearly 20-year veteran of Game and Fish. His district includes the Absaroka Mountains from the southern boundary of Yellowstone National Park along the Continental Divide south to the high peaks of Gros Ventre Range. Stephens regularly monitors issues surrounding grizzly bears, wolves, elk feed grounds and the moose, bison and bighorn sheep herds. He regularly represents WGFD on high-level management discussions with Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge and Bridger-Teton National Forest.
“The people he serves within his region are diverse and range from hunters, anglers and landowners to other wildlife enthusiasts who visit Teton County,” said WGFD. “Within his community he is known as a strong mentor and inspiration to younger wardens with his strong work ethic, dedication to wildlife resources and service to the public.”
The Shikar-Safari Club International is an organization dedicated to preserving wildlife through sportsmanship and conservation. Warden Stephens will be recognized and presented his award at the March Game and Fish Commission meeting.
