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Game warden
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In the United States, game wardens are state or local officials responsible for enforcing laws pertaining to the hunting, fishing, and trapping of wild animals. Game wardens may also be referred to as conservation officers.
Game Wardens, or Conservation Officers, have duties that range from Law Enforcement duties, such as ensuring that licensing requirements are met by hunters, fishermen, and trappers. Detailed investigations are common to solve wildlife crimes. Officers use DNA, ballistic, fingerprint, and any other comparative evidence to prosecute criminals that illegally kill wildlife. Officers also can assist with Wildlife Management duties such as helicopter and fixed-wing airplane surveys to count elk, deer, antelope and other game animals. Officers assist landowners in finding solutions to wildlife damage. Officers teach hunter education classes and do other programs to teach children and the public, the importance of wildlife management and habitat conservation.
Most states require a Bachelor of Science Degree and also require Officers to attend a State certified Police academy however some states have lowered the entry requirements for wildlife officers. Connecticut recently did away with their college requirement in hopes of opening the career field to a broader range of applicants.
