Fish and Game Warden
- Protect wildlife and natural resources while enjoying the great outdoors.
- Ensure ecological balance by enforcing laws and managing wildlife programs.
- Experience diverse environments, from forests to lakes, on patrol.
💰 Earn $81K-$96K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.Scoop
Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating laws or to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
- Compile and present evidence for court actions.
- Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
- Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
- Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
Real Talk Reels
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Thinking and problem solving
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Speaking
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having support
- Having freedom
In Action
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Fish and Game Warden
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Pathways to this Career
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