Fish and Game Wardens

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• 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.
• Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
• Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
• Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
• 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.
• Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
• Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
• Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
• Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
• Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
• Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
• Compile and present evidence for court actions.
• Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
• Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
• Serve warrants and make arrests.
• 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.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations.
• Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
• Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
• Participate in firefighting efforts.

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