Occupation Summary

Fish and Game Wardens

O*NET 33-3031.00

Description:

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

Annual Wages:
$76,301.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by -2.55%.
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating laws or to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
  2. Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
  3. Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
  4. Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
  5. Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
  6. Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
  7. Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
  8. Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
  9. Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
  10. Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
  11. Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
  12. Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations.
  13. Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
  14. Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
  15. Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
  16. Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
  17. Compile and present evidence for court actions.
  18. Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
  19. Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
  20. Serve warrants and make arrests.
  21. Participate in search-and-rescue operations.
  22. Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
  23. Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.
  24. Participate in firefighting efforts.


No Industry Employment Patterns found.

Labor Market Information


2023 Statewide average hourly wage $36.68
2023 National average hourly wage $29.38
2022 National employment 6,900
2022 Texas employment 471
Texas projected employment by 2032 459
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 49




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
92.00%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
89.80%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
82.80%
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
82.80%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
82.20%
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
75.20%
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
72.80%
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
68.40%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
67.80%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
61.00%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
77.60%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
77.60%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
75.00%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
72.40%
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
70.00%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
67.60%
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
67.60%
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
67.60%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
67.60%
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
65.00%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
82.40%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
82.40%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
82.40%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
80.00%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
77.60%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
77.60%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
75.00%
Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
75.00%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75.00%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
72.40%


  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
    -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
    -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Getting Information
    -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Other Activities


  • Independence
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Support
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

No certifications found.


Tools

Air rifles or air handguns: Tranquilizer guns;

All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled: Four wheel drive 4WD vehicles; All terrain vehicles ATV;

Binoculars: Surveillance binoculars;

Biological evidence collection kits: Blood collection kits; Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits;

Bridles: Horse bridles;

Canoes or kayaks: Canoes;

Commercial fishing nets: Sport fishing nets;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Digital camcorders or video cameras: Digital camcorders;

Digital cameras: Digital cameras;

Fingerprint latent print kits: Fingerprint evidence kits;

Fishing reels: Sport fishing reels;

Footprint lifters: Impression casting kits;

Global positioning system GPS receiver: Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers;

Hand sprayers: Pepper spray;

Handcuffs: Metal handcuffs;

Handguns: Service revolvers; .40 caliber semi-automatic pistols;

Infrared imagers: Infrared cameras;

Light enhancing cameras or vision devices: Night vision scopes;

Military rifles: Police rifles; Semiautomatic rifles; Military rifles;

Mobile medical services first aid kits: Emergency first aid kits;

Necropsy tables: Necropsy equipment;

Personal computers: Personal computers;

Personal motorized watercraft: Jet skis;

Police or security shotguns: 12-gauge shotguns; Shotguns;

Recreational motorboats: Airboats; Patrol boats; Jet propulsion motor boats;

Riot batons: Side-handle batons;

Saddles: Horse saddles;

Snowmobiles or snow scooter: Snowmobiles;

Sonars: Sonar equipment;

Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter: Noise meters;

Sporting traps: Animal traps;

Two way radios: Two way radios;


Technology

Configuration management software: Puppet;

Customer relationship management CRM software: Customer relationship management CRM software;

Data base user interface and query software: Database software;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Map creation software: Mapping software;

Mobile location based services software: Global positioning system GPS software;

Object or component oriented development software: Swift;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Spreadsheet software: Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Excel;

Word processing software: Microsoft Word; Word processing software;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Fish and Game Wardens include:
  • 19-1031.00 Conservation Scientists
  • 13-1041.01 Environmental Compliance Inspectors
  • 19-2041.00 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
  • 45-3031.00 Fishing and Hunting Workers
  • 19-4071.00 Forest and Conservation Technicians
  • 45-4011.00 Forest and Conservation Workers
  • 33-2022.00 Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
  • 19-1031.03 Park Naturalists
  • 33-3051.00 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
  • 19-1031.02 Range Managers

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** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.