With a number of different positions available, the work environment for each, of course, varies substantially. Wildlife inspectors, conservation police, and special agents generally spend a great deal of time outdoors, sometimes in remote areas, perhaps pursuing wildlife criminals. Yet they also need to spend time indoors, preparing detailed reports of their investigations and seeking additional information by searching on their computers.

A refuge ranger or manager will divide his or her work time between indoor and outdoor activities. The various types of biologists will also spend time both indoors and outdoors, as their particular job dictates. All of these employees, however, will have a passion for the land and animal life, a dedication to preserving our environment, and the desire to make a difference in effecting positive changes. It can be very rewarding work in terms of personal satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. Very few of these jobs are of the nine-to-five variety, though; most require putting in extra hours.

Fish and Game Wardens

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