What are the duties and responsibilities of a Game Warden?
Fish and Wildlife Officers are commissioned Peace Officers certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. While their primary duty is to enforce the Fish and Wildlife Code and associated WDFW regulations, officers also enforce forest products, boating laws and all other laws of the State. Officers execute and serve all criminal processes related to enforcement activities, safeguard department lands and equipment, present programs to the public, and provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies within their assigned areas. They also maintain contact with landowners, resource users, and the general public. Fish and Wildlife Officers are called upon to respond to public safety concerns related to bear, cougar and other wild animals as human populations continue to encroach on shrinking wildlife habitat. Nuisance wildlife complaints and complaints of commercial crop damage associated with deer and elk are also handled by Fish and Wildlife Officers.
