Fish & Game Wardens
Also called: Conservation Officer, Wildlife Manager, District Wildlife Manager, Game Warden
What they do:
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
- Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions.
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Controlled Movement
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Internet browser software
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![]() New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![]() $50,070
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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