Fish and Game Wardens

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

$77,270
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+3% projected 2024–2034

What They Do

Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.

Programs That Prepare You

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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Duke University, NC
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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)University of Denver, CO
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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Utah State University, UT
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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Montana State University, MT
$62,487
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Oregon State University-Cascades Campus, OR
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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Oregon State University, OR
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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Harvard University, MA
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Delaware State University, DE
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Iowa State University, IA
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Arizona State University Digital Immersion, AZ
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Hardin-Simmons University, TX
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, CA
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Antioch University, OH
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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Lipscomb University, TN
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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Lehigh University, PA
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Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Drexel University, PA
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Central Washington University, WA
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Arizona State University Campus Immersion, AZ
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Florida Institute of Technology, FL
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Florida International University, FL
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Baldwin Wallace University, OH
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)Cornell University, NY
$54,608
Natural Resources Management and Policy(masters)California State University-Monterey Bay, CA
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