Median Annual Wage: $50,880
Education: Bachelor's degree (79%); High school diploma or equivalent (14%); Associate's degree (4%)
Projected Growth: Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Related Job Titles: Wildlife Manager; District Wildlife Manager; Game Warden; Natural Resource Officer; State Game Warden; Wildlife Officer; Fisheries Enforcement Officer; Law Enforcement Officer (LEO); State Wildlife Officer; Wildlife Conservation Officer
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						 - 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.
 - Serve warrants and make arrests.
 - Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
 - Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
 - Participate in search-and-rescue operations.
 - Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
 - 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.
 
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						- 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.
 - 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.
 - Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
 - Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
 - Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
 - Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
 - Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
 
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Fish and Game Wardens.