National
| Median wages (2008) |
$23.53 hourly, $48,930 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
8,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
2,000 additional employees |
33-3031.00 - 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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Conservation Officer, Wildlife Manager, District Wildlife Manager, Game Warden, Natural Resource Officer, State Conservation Officer, State Game Warden, Wildlife Officer
Tasks
- Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot, to enforce game, fish, or boating laws and 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.
- Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.
- Promote and provide hunter and trapper safety training.
- Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
- Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
- Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, and the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
- Recommend revisions or changes in hunting and trapping regulations or seasons and in animal management programs so that wildlife balances and habitats can be maintained.
- Inspect commercial operations relating to fish and wildlife, recreation, and protected areas.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled — All terrain vehicles ATV; Four wheel drive 4WD vehicles |
| Binoculars — Surveillance binoculars |
| Biological evidence collection kits — Blood collection kits; Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits |
| Infrared imagers — Infrared cameras |
| Recreational motorboats — Airboats; Jet propulsion motor boats; Patrol boats |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Data base user interface and query software — Database software |
| Internet browser software — Web browser software |
| Map creation software — Mapping software |
| Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software |
