Fish and Game Wardens

Tasks and Duties

• Collect and report information on populations and conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food and cover, and suspected pollution.
• Design and implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
• Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction, or instances of water pollution, in order to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
• Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
• Issue licenses, permits, and other documentation.
• Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot, to enforce game, fish, or boating laws and to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
• Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.
• Provide advice and information to park and reserve visitors.
• Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
• Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions.
• Document and detail the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage, and make financial loss estimates and compensation recommendations.
• Inspect commercial operations relating to fish and wildlife, recreation, and protected areas.
• Participate in search-and-rescue operations and in firefighting efforts.
• Perform facilities maintenance work such as constructing or repairing structures, and controlling weeds and pests.
• Promote and provide hunter and trapper safety training.
• Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
• Recommend revisions or changes in hunting and trapping regulations or seasons and in animal management programs so that wildlife balances and habitats can be maintained.
• Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
• Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters in order to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
• Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, and the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
• Collect royalties assessed on fish, wildlife and timber resources.

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