Wildlife Conservation Officer
Wildlife Conservation Officers enforce fish and wildlife laws and regulations aimed at protecting endangered species, managing game populations, developing and enforcing fishing and hunting regulations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Education and Training
Wildlife Conservation Officers typically need a bachelor's degree in natural resource management, wildlife biology, or a related field. Coursework in wildlife biology, criminal justice, law enforcement, and natural resource management is common. Wildlife Conservation Officers must also meet physical fitness requirements and undergo extensive training in law enforcement, fish and wildlife management, and search and rescue techniques.