What it pays
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Half of all Fish and Game Wardens in the U.S. earn more than $74,060 a year — the middle 80% land between $50,990 and $100,980. About 5,770 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Fish and Game Wardens”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$74,060typical pay / year
5,770people in this work
$100,980+top 10% earn
₹1.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Protecting3
Enforce fishing regulations and laws.
+Patrol the estuary today, stop and board the trawler showing unauthorized lights, document catches and…
Enforce fishing regulations and laws.
+Patrol the estuary today, stop and board the trawler showing unauthorized lights, document catches and licence numbers, photograph gear and catch colors, secure evidence chain, and issue written notice to the skipper if nets exceed allowances.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSMappingjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Collaborate with law enforcement agencies.
+Coordinate a joint operation with county wildlife officers next Thursday: share yesterday’s catch logs and…
Collaborate with law enforcement agencies.
+Coordinate a joint operation with county wildlife officers next Thursday: share yesterday’s catch logs and suspect vessel descriptions, agree roles for boardings, set a radio check time, and prepare mutual arrest and evidence custody procedures.
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Inspect fishing gear and vessels for compliance.
+Inspect the coastal fleet at dawn, check each vessel’s net mesh sizes, licence cards, kill boxes and…
Inspect fishing gear and vessels for compliance.
+Inspect the coastal fleet at dawn, check each vessel’s net mesh sizes, licence cards, kill boxes and refrigeration, note non-compliant items with photos and serial numbers, instruct captains on corrective actions and set re-inspection dates.
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Convincing1
Educate the public about conservation efforts.
+Draft a one-page leafletting script and a 10-slide talk for Saturday’s harbour community meeting explaining…
Educate the public about conservation efforts.
+Draft a one-page leafletting script and a 10-slide talk for Saturday’s harbour community meeting explaining closed seasons, size limits, and safe storage to reduce spoilage, include local species photos and contact for reporting illegal nets.
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Keeping the record1
Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.
+Inventory and secure equipment seized during last week’s raid: photograph each item, tag with seizure number,…
Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.
+Inventory and secure equipment seized during last week’s raid: photograph each item, tag with seizure number, record owner details and offence, move high-value gear to locked evidence storage, and file the custody log with headquarters by Friday.
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The daily work14
Carry out fish processing operations
+Process the morning catch from the quay: sort species by grade, gut and fillet to industry standards, icing…
Carry out fish processing operations
+Process the morning catch from the quay: sort species by grade, gut and fillet to industry standards, icing and vacuum-pack the cod and mackerel, label with date and storage temperature, then move crates to the cold store and log weights.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Handle retail activities
+Run the shop's retail shift: check incoming boxes against delivery notes, display fresh fillets by species…
Handle retail activities
+Run the shop's retail shift: check incoming boxes against delivery notes, display fresh fillets by species with correct pricing and allergen cards, rotate stock by use-by date, record sales and shortages, and notify procurement if supply falls below reorder level.
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Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
+Survey the north and south marshes tomorrow, count and record each hunter’s bag by species and location, note…
Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
+Survey the north and south marshes tomorrow, count and record each hunter’s bag by species and location, note effort and gear, reconcile totals with yesterday’s control measures, and deliver a spreadsheet of verified daily bag counts by 16:00.
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Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
+Stand at the west ranger kiosk from 09:00–13:00 Saturday, advise visitors on legal species, safe storage and…
Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
+Stand at the west ranger kiosk from 09:00–13:00 Saturday, advise visitors on legal species, safe storage and catch limits, give printed guidance on preserving fish products, and log any repeat enquiries and concerns before leaving.
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Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
+Prepare and issue twenty annual angling licences at the office by close of business Friday, verify identity…
Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
+Prepare and issue twenty annual angling licences at the office by close of business Friday, verify identity and residence, check previous violations, record permit numbers in the register and hand each hunter the conditions sheet and payment receipt.
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Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
+Run the seasonal crew briefing Monday 07:30, assign patrol sectors and daily tasks, check each worker’s kit…
Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
+Run the seasonal crew briefing Monday 07:30, assign patrol sectors and daily tasks, check each worker’s kit and training on species ID and safe tool use, log hours and issues, and file the rota changes before midday.
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Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
+This week, repair the floating trap frames and clear invasive reed patches at site B, order replacement…
Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
+This week, repair the floating trap frames and clear invasive reed patches at site B, order replacement fastenings, document materials used and time spent, and photograph work before and after for the maintenance file by Friday.
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Maintain records of violations and enforcement actions.
+Compile last month’s enforcement actions, list each violation, officer, date, fine issued and outcome,…
Maintain records of violations and enforcement actions.
+Compile last month’s enforcement actions, list each violation, officer, date, fine issued and outcome, cross-check with incident reports, and produce a signed violations log and summary report for the supervisor by Wednesday noon.
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Compile and present evidence for court
+Compile the inspection photos, scale tickets, species ID notes and chain-of-custody log into a single court…
Compile and present evidence for court
+Compile the inspection photos, scale tickets, species ID notes and chain-of-custody log into a single court bundle, annotate each exhibit with date, location and officer name, then produce a paginated witness summary for the prosecutor by Tuesday morning.
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Participate in firefighting efforts.
+Record and log the firebreak locations, affected species and assets, photograph damage, note water access…
Participate in firefighting efforts.
+Record and log the firebreak locations, affected species and assets, photograph damage, note water access points and equipment deployed, then produce a one-page incident report and resource request for the fire command by the next shift change.
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Investigate hunting accidents or law violation reports
+Collect statements, secure scene photos, measure wound and shot angles, record weapon and cartridge details,…
Investigate hunting accidents or law violation reports
+Collect statements, secure scene photos, measure wound and shot angles, record weapon and cartridge details, log clothing and evidence chain, then write an incident dossier with probable cause findings and send it to the investigative supervisor and coroner investigator.
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Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
+Develop a one-day hunter safety course outline covering firearm handling, legal seasons and tagging, humane…
Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
+Develop a one-day hunter safety course outline covering firearm handling, legal seasons and tagging, humane dispatch and first aid, prepare participant handouts and a short assessment, then publish the session on the regional training calendar and invite local hunting clubs.
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Global positioning
+Log the patrol route from 0600 to 1400, include vessel stops, tag incidents and update the global positioning…
Global positioning
+Log the patrol route from 0600 to 1400, include vessel stops, tag incidents and update the global positioning trail for the closed reef zone, then send the report and coordinates to Claire in enforcement by end of shift.
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Global positioning
+Patrol the estuary zones at first light, log global positioning for the illegal net found near Buoy 7,…
Global positioning
+Patrol the estuary zones at first light, log global positioning for the illegal net found near Buoy 7, photograph the gear, and add an incident note so the regulator's patrol team can follow up by noon.
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