Description
Patrol assigned areas to enforce fish, game, and boating laws; investigate wildlife-related damage; and collect and report biological data.
- • Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.
- • Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, boat, aircraft, horse, or on foot to enforce fish, game, and boating laws and manage wildlife areas.
- • Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.
- • Provide and promote hunter and trapper safety training.
- • Assist local and state law enforcement agencies as needed.
- • Address schools, civic groups, clubs, and media on conservation and regulations.
- • Recommend revisions to hunting, trapping, and wildlife management regulations to maintain balances and habitats.
- • Inspect commercial operations related to fish, wildlife, recreation, and protected areas.
- • Collect and report data on fish and wildlife populations, habitat conditions, food or cover availability, and suspected pollution.
- • Survey areas and compile hunter bag counts to evaluate control measures.
- • Investigate wildlife-related crop, property, or habitat damage and water pollution; advise on prevention.
- • Design and implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage by wildlife or people.
- • Document damage extent and prepare loss estimates or compensation recommendations.
- • Supervise seasonal workers.
- • Issue licenses, permits, and related documentation.
- • Provide advice and information to park or reserve visitors.
- • Perform facilities maintenance, including minor construction, repairs, and weed or pest control.
- • Compile and present evidence for court actions.
- • Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish or game law violations.
- • Issue warnings or citations and file required reports.
- • Serve warrants and make arrests.
- • Participate in search-and-rescue operations.
- • Arrange for disposition of illegally taken or possessed fish and game.
- • Participate in wildfire prevention and firefighting efforts.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
