Fish and Game Wardens

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

31 alternate job titles:

Community Resource Officer Conservation Enforcement Officer Conservation Officer District Resource Officer Environmental Conservation Officer Fish and Game Warden Fish and Wildlife Warden Fish Warden Fisheries Enforcement Officer Fishing Game Warden Game Agent Game and Fish Protector Game Protector Game Warden Mammal Control Agent Natural Resource Officer Park Guard Park Warden Resource Officer State Game Protector State Game Warden State Wildlife Officer Warden Wildlife and Game Protector Wildlife Conservation Officer Wildlife Control Agent Wildlife Control Partner Wildlife Enforcement Major Wildlife Officer Wildlife Protector Woods Warden
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Salary Information

Fish and Game Wardens: $68,180 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations. General
Protect wildlife or natural areas. General
Provide safety training. General
Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents. General
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures. General
Inspect operational processes. General
Record information about environmental conditions. General
Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence. General
Investigate accidents to determine causes. General
Issue permits or other legal documents. General
Prepare investigation or incident reports. General
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. General
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. General
Issue warnings or citations. General
Apprehend criminal suspects. General
Serve court ordered documents. General
Rescue people from hazardous situations. General
Arrange delivery of goods or services. General
Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items. General
Perform forest firefighting activities. General
Supervise employees. Management
Maintain facilities. Maintenance
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