Wildlife Conservation | Zane State College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityBiologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionFar VisionWritten Comprehension

Tasks

Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating la
Compile and present evidence for court actions.
Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
Operate drones for surveillance of large areas and tracking of wildlife.

Technology

Customer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query softwareMobile location based services softwareMap creation softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

.40 caliber semi-automatic pistols12-gauge shotgunsAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAnimal trapsBlood collection kitsCanoesDeoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kitsDesktop computersDigital camcordersDigital camerasEmergency first aid kitsFingerprint evidence kitsFour wheel drive 4WD vehiclesGeodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers

Work Values

SupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium33-3031.00	Fish and Game Wardens	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Assigned patrol territories — independently conduct multi-mode patrols by vehicle, boat, horse, or on foot to enforce wildlife and boating laws across varied terrain.
Fish and game violation investigations — interview witnesses, collect evidence, and prepare investigation files for routine cases with minimal supervisory oversight.
Violation citations and written reports — issue warnings, citations, and file accurate incident reports in compliance with state statutes and agency standards.
Court evidence packages — compile and organize witness statements, photographs, and physical evidence to support prosecution of fish and game violations.
Hunting accidents — investigate reported incidents, determine contributing factors, and document findings using standardized investigative procedures.
Arrest and warrant procedures — serve warrants and make lawful arrests in the field, applying agency use-of-force and legal standards appropriately.
Hunter safety training courses — coordinate and deliver trapper and hunter safety sessions to community groups using approved curriculum and instructional materials.
Interagency coordination — provide requested assistance to local law enforcement agencies during joint operations or emergencies in a supporting role.
Spreadsheet and mapping software — analyze patrol data, create basic GIS maps, and produce reports to identify enforcement trends in the assigned district.
Public contact interactions — apply social perceptiveness and active listening to de-escalate tense encounters with the public during enforcement activities.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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