Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
<ul><li>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.</li><li>Compile and present evidence for court actions.</li><li>Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.</li><li>Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.</li><li>Issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.</li><li>Serve warrants and make arrests.</li><li>Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.</li><li>Participate in search-and-rescue operations.</li><li>Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.</li><li>Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.</li><li>Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.</li><li>Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.</li><li>Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.</li><li>Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.</li><li>Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.</li><li>Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.</li><li>Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.</li><li>Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.</li><li>Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.</li><li>Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.</li></ul>