The Wyoming Wildlife Federation’s mission is to conserve wildlife, habitat and outdoor opportunities.
Founded in 1937, the Federation is the oldest and largest sportsmen’s advocacy and conservation organization in the state of Wyoming.
WWF’s Vision
The vision of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation is a Wyoming with well-conserved fish and wildlife populations, healthy habitats, and engaged citizens.
This vision is achieved by organizing and educating the public on issues affecting wildlife, habitat and outdoor opportunities. We support strong science-based policies to retain, restore, and reconnect wildlife habitats and sustainably funded wildlife management. Our vision is brought to life by hunters and anglers who recognize both the cultural and conservation significance of Wyoming’s landscapes.
Core Values
Trust – WWF is trusted and our positions and opinions are used by diverse constituents.
Outcomes – WWF is focused on achieving outcomes. “We get things done.”
Respect – WWF communicates within the organization and outside in a manner that is respectful and focused on issues. WWF is respected by all stakeholders regarding wildlife issues.
Collaboration – WWF works with diverse groups in constructive dialog over conservation policy and science.
Honesty – WWF is honest and credible in all we do.
Engagement – WWF engages people in our work leading to strong supporters, volunteers, advocates, staff, and board.
Science – WWF makes decisions and policy recommendations based on the best available science.
Meet The Staff
This dedicated full-time staff works tirelessly on conservation issues all around the state.

joybannon@wyomingwildlife.org
(307) 335-8633

jbales@wyomingwildlife.org
(541) 910-1482

abarbknecht@wyomingwildlife.org


jessijohnson@wyomingwildlife.org
(307) 335-8633


Meet The Board
Board members help guide and support the organization. Conserving Wyoming's wildlife and outdoor opportunities are driven by these dedicated volunteers. Reach out to the entire board of directors at wwf-board@wyomingwildlife.org

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Mark also spent 17 years with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), considered the gold standard in teaching wilderness skills and leadership. Over the years Mark taught backpacking, rock climbing, and winter courses. He oversaw the hiring and training of field staff and also served on the director team for 8 years, as Finance Director and Alumni & Development Director.
Mark holds a BS in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and an MA in Mathematics from the University of Washington.

Levi has been in Gillette since graduating college, working for several years for an environmental consulting firm, and for the last ten years for the City of Gillette. Even though he and his family live a life in the city, his mind and his passions are on the adventures of the outdoors: hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and gardening. Levi has gained an understanding that those things of his childhood that seemed to be just part of life aren't just there; they need people that care to learn about them, to advocate for them, and to literally and figuratively get their hands dirty caring for them.




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Craig then spent seven years achieving policy change in Washington State. He led a multi-year coalition effort involving more than 60 diverse organizations and hundreds of volunteers to secure nearly $7 million in new annual revenue for bicycling and pedestrian improvements and street maintenance. He also developed and managed training programs to empower citizens with the skills they need to help create a better future. He directed communications on a legislative campaign that successfully reached an agreement to shutter one of the Pacific Northwest’s two remaining coal-fired power plants while investing $55 million in local economic development, coordinated a campaign that secured $20 million to make it easier for people to walk and bike to a light rail station, and much more.
Seeking a home with a sense of community, access to wild places, and abundant wildlife in which to raise their kids, Craig and his wife Stacy moved back to Jackson Hole in 2013. He began working at the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance as its Community Engagement Coordinator and launched the Jackson Hole Conservation Leadership Institute to empower and develop leaders with the skills necessary to help the Alliance achieve its mission of protecting the wildlife, wild places, and community character of Jackson Hole.
Craig was promoted to Executive Director of the Alliance in May, 2014 and during his three years leading the organization the Alliance successfully: secured funding for and advanced the development of a Teton County wildlife crossings master plan, reached a resolution with the Forest Service that reduces the community’s reliance on supplemental elk feeding, backed local resolutions recognizing the value of our public lands and opposing their transfer to state control, advocated for updates to Jackson’s downtown land use rules that prioritize housing the community’s middle class over more new corporate hotels, graduated 106 new conservation superheroes with the skills and knowledge to create a better future from the Conservation Leadership Institute, empowered hundreds of volunteers to engage thousands of their friends and neighbors to participate in the civic process, and much more.
Now, Craig works at a larger scale as a Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation helping state affiliate organizations in Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming achieve national and regional conservation victories.
Craig lives in Jackson Hole with his wife Stacy, and their children Piper and Ryder. When Craig isn't working for the National Wildlife Federation you can find him camping with family and friends across the intermountain West, skiing in the backcountry, or trail running on our American public lands.
benjaminc@nwf.org
(206)-713-6204
We Work On Conservation Issues
Since 1937 Wyoming Wildlife Federation has been the champion of wildlife, conservation, and outdoor access issues in Wyoming.

Access & Outdoor Opportunities
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Affiliate Organizations
Over the years we've developed great relationships with other companies and organizations who are committed to helping us do our work.
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Programs That Make A Difference
Wyoming faces complex conservation challenges and Wyoming Wildlife Federation has put together a diverse set of programs to address them.