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Fish and Game Warden

Fish and Game Warden

  • Protect wildlife and natural resources while enjoying the great outdoors.
  • Ensure ecological balance by enforcing laws and managing wildlife programs.
  • Experience diverse environments, from forests to lakes, on patrol.
💰 Earn $81K-$96K
📚 Bachelor Degree

Overview

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

600 Annually

Median Earnings

$92,140 in California
$60,380 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.
  • 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.

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having support
  • Having freedom

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