How to Become a Fish & Game Officer
Fish and game officers or wardens are typically appointed one per county of the state and must reside in the county or in a surrounding county. Requirements to become a fish and game officer vary from state to state. It is important to understand the requirements and job duties of the fish and game officer in order to have success in this career.
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Things You'll Need
- Physical conditioning
- Clean felony record
- Driver's license
- Be 18 or 21 years of age
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Environmental Sciences or Biology
- State guidelines for Fish and Game Officers
Instructions
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Contact a local Fish and Game Department and ask for a list of specifications and requirements for the state in which you wish to become a Fish and Game Officer. Not all states will require a bachelor's degree or that officers be 21 years of age.
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Obtain information required by the state when applying for the position of Fish and Game Officer. Make copies of degrees and diplomas, your driver's license, birth certificate, address, and in some cases doctor's notes from a physical examination.
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Fill out an application for the position and include the copies from the previous step. This is the point where being over 21 or having a bachelor's degree may make you a better candidate for the job than others.
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Understand the responsibilities of a job as a Fish and Game Officer. Knowing what is expected of you and being knowledgeable of the job will also help make you a better candidate for the job when and if you are asked to an interview. Read the link in the Resources section below to discover more about the job of a Fish and Game Officer.
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Act knowledgeable and confident at any interviews you attend. Fish and Game Officers are required to act much like police officers when enforcing hunting, fishing and similar regulations.
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