According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| 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. | 95% |
| Compile and present evidence for court actions. | 91% |
| Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations. | 91% |
| Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems. | 91% |
| Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary. | 90% |
| Serve warrants and make arrests. | 85% |
| Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required. | 84% |
| Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training. | 81% |
| Participate in search-and-rescue operations. | 80% |
| Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed. | 80% |
| Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations. | 79% |
| Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations. | 78% |
| Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained. | 78% |
| Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas. | 77% |
| Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures. | 76% |
| Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution. | 75% |
| Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people. | 72% |
| Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors. | 67% |
| Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures. | 66% |
| Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation. | 63% |
| Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations. | 62% |
| Supervise the activities of seasonal workers. | 58% |
| Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests. | 57% |
| Participate in firefighting efforts. | 52% |
