Fish and Game Wardens

Fish and game wardens once solely protected wildlife, but in addition to that original purpose, they now perform a wide variety of tasks related to natural resource management, public information, and law enforcement. Jobs falling under this category in the federal government include U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service special agents, federal law enforcement officers, federal wildlife officers, wildlife inspectors, refuge rangers, and refuge officers. On a state or municipal level, the job title might be conservation police officer, environmental conservation police officer, or conservation warden. There are about 6,500 fish and game wardens in the United States.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Required

Outlook

Little Change or More Slowly than the Average

Personality Traits

Helpful

Problem-Solving

Realistic

Career Ladder

Manager

Fish and Game Warden

Fish and Game Agent

Fish and Game Trainee