Fish and Game Wardens

SOC Code: 33-3031

Fish and Game Wardenss 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. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking.

AI-Proof Score: 85.8Very High
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Median Salary

$68,180

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Job Growth

-6.0%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring

Common Tasks

  • 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.
  • Compile and present evidence for court actions.
  • Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
  • Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
  • Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation