Wildlife Friendlier Fencing

Bridging Boundaries and Creating Safer Pathways for Wildlife in the West

Don't Fence Wildlife In

Fences crisscross the West, creating barriers to wildlife movement and posing risks like entanglement. While some fences are necessary for agriculture, simple modifications can balance human and wildlife needs by improving habitat access and safety. Solutions like adjusting wire height or adding smooth wires help animals migrate and thrive.

Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation’s “Fence Team” and volunteers have removed or modified hundreds of miles of fences, enhancing landscapes for wildlife. You can support this work by volunteering or sponsoring a project. Learn how to make your fences wildlife-friendly and help create safer, more accessible habitats.

Help Us Keep Wildlife Roaming in Wyoming

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Volunteer Projects

Check out our Events Calendar and join our team of volunteers to make a positive impact on local ecosystems.

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Let Us Remove or Modify Your Fence

We are able to help for a fraction of the cost on all projects.

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Get Fencing Facts

Curious about wildlife-friendly fencing rules and how to comply?

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Donate

Make a lasting impact—donate today to restore vital habitats and protect wildlife for generations to come!

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Sponsor a Fence Project: $500

With the help of dedicated volunteers and a lean, efficient team, we’ve calculated that each fence project costs just $500. By sponsoring a project, you directly support this life-saving work. As a sponsor, you’ll receive recognition in the program, a season-end report, and behind-the-scenes action shots from the field.

Sponsor a Fence Project

Did you know?

Outdated fencing harms wildlife, with one big game animal—deer, moose, elk, or pronghorn—dying for every 1.2 miles of fence, often from entanglement or separation from their mothers. To address this, our Wildlife Friendlier Fencing Program has worked with ranchers, landowners, and agencies for 25 years to remove or modify over 215 miles of fence, saving countless animals.

Learn how to make your fence wildlife-friendly today.

A Wyoming Landowner's Handbook

Free to Roam

The short film “Free to Roam” documents the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation’s Wildlife Friendlier Fencing Program, which celebrates its 29th year in 2025.

Created by Sava Malachowski and Valerie Schramm of Open Range Films, it chronicles the history of the program, the need for the work, and the dedication of hundreds of volunteers!