Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 5 Career Snapshot Fish and Game Warden What Does a Fish and Game Warden Do? Fish and game wardens enforce hunting, fi shing, and boating laws in an effort to protect and conserve fi sh and wildlife. A game warden must: • promote hunter and boat safety and conduct search-and-rescue operations • investigate complaints, issue citations, arrest violators, seize equipment associated with the violations • assist with prosecution of violations by testifying in court and • educate the public on laws related to conservation and the environment. What Is It Like to Work as a Fish and Game Warden? Fish and game wardens work outside in all types of conditions. They patrol hunting and fi shing areas to look for law violators. They conduct search-and-rescue operations and investigate accidents. As law offi cers, fi sh and game wardens carry weapons and may fi nd themselves in dangerous situations. What Education and Skills Are Needed to Be a Fish and Game Warden? • associate or bachelor degree • completion of training academy • be physically fi t • be able to handle stress well US Fish and Wildlife Service