Overview

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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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Fish and Game Warden

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Bachelor's Degree

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Associate's Degree

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Law & Public Safety

The primary activities of this group involve enforcing laws, protecting individuals and property, and providing legal advice and representation in various areas of the law.