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Fish and Game Warden

O*NET: Fish and Game Wardens·33-3031.00

The Verdict:Game wardens patrol remote wilderness by vehicle, boat, or foot, enforcing laws in harsh terrain and weather. Investigations, arrests, seizures, and rescues demand physical adaptation, judgment, and sworn authority. AI aids reports and analysis but lacks field navigation and enforcement powers. The role remains securely human over the next decade.

Resilience Score

/100

Highly Resilient

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: March 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$68k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

-6%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 0 of 24 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

Low exposure

Task Analysis

This role's core work is hard to automate.
17 of 24 tasks require human judgment, presence, or trust. The 29% that are AI-leverage offer an edge — professionals who learn these tools will outperform those who don't.

0exposed

7AI leverage

17human-essential

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AI Can Handle This0 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

No exposed tasks identified

AI Leverage7 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Compile and present evidence for court actions.

Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.

Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.

Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.

Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.

Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.

Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations.

Human Advantage17 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

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.

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.

Serve warrants and make arrests.

Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.

Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.

Participate in search-and-rescue operations.

Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations.

Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.

Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.

Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.

Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.

Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.

Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.

Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.

Participate in firefighting efforts.

Resilience Landscape

Fish and Game Warden lands in Stable, Lower Pay

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