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Fish and Game Wardens
Protective Service · SOC 33-3031
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$74,060
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
500
Proj. Annual Openings
5,770
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure1.2%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Critical Thinking
3.Speaking
4.Reading Comprehension
5.Judgment and Decision Making
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Common titles: Fisheries Enforcement Officer, Game Warden, Natural Resource Officer, State Game Warden, State Wildlife Officer, Wildlife Conservation Officer
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.
- •Prepare investigation or incident reports.
- •Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- •Protect wildlife or natural areas.
- •Investigate accidents to determine causes.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $74,060 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |