Pennsylvania Wilderness Officer: Conservation Officer Vs. Game Warden
In Pennsylvania there is a difference between a conservation officer and a game warden. In general they are just called Wilderness officers. The difference between the two is that a conservation officers duties deal more with the prevention of game law violations and the well-being of wildlife and the habitat they live in. They may propose new ideas about number control in different species or suggest the relocation or extended hunting, fishing, or trapping seasons (Lawson 332). A game warden deals more with the legal aspect. They do investigations of destruction of property by humans or animals. They also deal with preventing the illegal killing of animals, they check tags to make sure they are valid, make sure hunters are killing in the appropriate seasons, and proper weaponry is being used (Lawson 332). Some similarities that game wardens and conservation officers have are they both try to bring people together to improve lake and stream health as well as creating healthier habitats. They raise awareness about regulations and issues by giving talks to civic groups, schools, and sporting groups. They also make hunter safety available by finding instructors and materials necessary for a person to successfully complete a hunter’s safety course (Lawson 332-333).
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