Conservation law enforcement and state law enforcement.
CAREER
Fish and Game Wardens
Overview
Salary Median (2017)
$56,410
Projected Job Growth (2016-2026)
+4.3% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Career
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What Fish and Game Wardens Do
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Other Job Titles Fish and Game Wardens May Have
District Wildlife Manager, Fisheries Enforcement Officer, Game Warden, Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), Natural Resource Officer, State Game Warden, State Wildlife Officer, Wildlife Conservation Officer, Wildlife Manager, Wildlife Officer
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
- Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
- Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
- Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Fish and Game Wardens
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's Degree (79%)
High School Diploma
14%
Associate's Degree
4%
Bachelor's Degree
79%
Other*
3%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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