Career Description Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
List of Fish and Game Warden Job DutiesSupervise the activities of seasonal workers.Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.Participate in firefighting efforts.Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.Skills Needed to be a Fish and Game WardenThese are the skills Fish and Game Wardens say are the most useful in their careers:
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Fish and Game Warden SalaryFish and Game Wardens make between $40,090 and $80,140 a year.
Fish and Game Wardens who work in Illinois, Washington, or California, make the highest salaries.
What Tools & Technology do Fish and Game Wardens Use?Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Fish and Game Wardens may use on a daily basis:
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeWord processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareDatabase softwareGlobal positioning system GPS softwareMapping software
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