Fish and Game Wardens

• 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.
• Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
• Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
• Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
• Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
• Serve warrants and make arrests.
• Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
• Participate in search-and-rescue operations.
• Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
• Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.
• Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
• Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
• Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
• Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
• Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
• Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
• Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
• Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
• Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Fish and Game Wardens.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Fish and Game Wardens.