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In [[North America]] game wardens are typically employees of [[state government|state]] or [[Provinces and territories of Canada|provincial]] [[government]]s. 26 of the 50 U.S. states have government departments entitled [[Department of Natural Resources]] or a similar title. These departments typically patrol [[State park|state]] or [[provincial park]]s and public lands and waterways dedicated to [[hunting]] and [[fishing]], and also enforce state or provincial game and environmental laws on [[private property]]. |
In [[North America]] game wardens are typically employees of [[state government|state]] or [[Provinces and territories of Canada|provincial]] [[government]]s. 26 of the 50 U.S. states have government departments entitled [[Department of Natural Resources]] or a similar title. These departments typically patrol [[State park|state]] or [[provincial park]]s and public lands and waterways dedicated to [[hunting]] and [[fishing]], and also enforce state or provincial game and environmental laws on [[private property]]. |
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Game wardens/conservation officers are front and center in keeping out (or in check) [[invasive species]].<ref name="wyomingoutdoorsradio1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wyomingoutdoorsradio.com/you%27re.htm |title=Hall of Shame, Wyoming Outdoors Radio |publisher=Wyomingoutdoorsradio.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-14}}</ref>{{Clarify|date=July 2009}} |
Game wardens/conservation officers are front and center in keeping out (or in check) [[invasive species]].<ref name="wyomingoutdoorsradio1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wyomingoutdoorsradio.com/you%27re.htm |title=Hall of Shame, Wyoming Outdoors Radio |publisher=Wyomingoutdoorsradio.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205210127/http://www.wyomingoutdoorsradio.com:80/you're.htm |archivedate=2014-12-05 |df= }}</ref>{{Clarify|date=July 2009}} |
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In an increasingly interconnected and [[globalized]] world, their concerns are much more comprehensive than local enforcement. They also enforce broader conservation laws, such as the [[Endangered Species Act]], the [[Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918]] and similar laws/treaties. or the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (in Canada) which implements the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna<ref name="gamewarden1999">[http://www.gamewarden.ab.ca/archive/archfs20.htm ''CITES Vigilance'', Alberta Game Warden Magazine, October, 1999.] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050301232730/http://www.gamewarden.ab.ca/archive/archfs20.htm |date=March 1, 2005 }}</ref> As necessary, they will work in tandem with appropriate national or federal agencies, such as the [[U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service]] or [[Environment Canada]]. |
In an increasingly interconnected and [[globalized]] world, their concerns are much more comprehensive than local enforcement. They also enforce broader conservation laws, such as the [[Endangered Species Act]], the [[Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918]] and similar laws/treaties. or the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (in Canada) which implements the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna<ref name="gamewarden1999">[http://www.gamewarden.ab.ca/archive/archfs20.htm ''CITES Vigilance'', Alberta Game Warden Magazine, October, 1999.] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050301232730/http://www.gamewarden.ab.ca/archive/archfs20.htm |date=March 1, 2005 }}</ref> As necessary, they will work in tandem with appropriate national or federal agencies, such as the [[U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service]] or [[Environment Canada]]. |
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A game warden or wildlife officer is an employee who has the role of protecting wildlife. Game wardens may also be referred to as troopers, state troopers, wildlife troopers, conservation officers or wildlife officers. They have much the same role as gamekeepers in the United Kingdom. They are play a major role in keeping a balance in the animal kingdom.
Recognizing the wardens' roles
As noted at the North American Game Warden Museum, confronting armed poachers in rural and even remote locations can be lonely, dangerous and even fatal work for game wardens.[1][2] Recognition of the ultimate sacrifice of these officers at this museum is considered to be important, concomitant to recognition at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.[3]
Officers are exposed to other risks beyond being killed by hunters, trappers and armed fishermen.[3] Heart attacks, motor vehicle, boating, snowmobile and airplane accidents, animal attacks, drowning, hypothermia, etc. also take their toll while on duty.[3][4]
In North America game wardens are typically employees of state or provincial governments. 26 of the 50 U.S. states have government departments entitled Department of Natural Resources or a similar title. These departments typically patrol state or provincial parks and public lands and waterways dedicated to hunting and fishing, and also enforce state or provincial game and environmental laws on private property.
Game wardens/conservation officers are front and center in keeping out (or in check) invasive species.[5][clarification needed]
In an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, their concerns are much more comprehensive than local enforcement. They also enforce broader conservation laws, such as the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and similar laws/treaties. or the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (in Canada) which implements the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna[6] As necessary, they will work in tandem with appropriate national or federal agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or Environment Canada.
Notable game wardens
See also
Notes
- ^ "North American Game Warden Museum". Gamewardenmuseum.org. Retrieved 2014-03-14.
- ^ Johnson, Kirk (December 6, 2010). "In the Wild, a Big Threat to Rangers: Human". Golden, Colorado: New York Times. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ a b c Fallen Officers, Michigan Conservation Officers Association.
- ^ North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association, lists of Canadian and American officers lost while on duty, 1980 to present. Archived January 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Hall of Shame, Wyoming Outdoors Radio". Wyomingoutdoorsradio.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-05. Retrieved 2014-03-14.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ CITES Vigilance, Alberta Game Warden Magazine, October, 1999. Archived March 1, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
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