Game and Fish Colorado

Colorado has a population of 5, 024, 748, which has grown by 16.82% in the last 10 years. Nicknamed the "Centennial State, " Colorado's capital and largest city is Denver.

There are currently 230 working fish and game wardens in Colorado; this should grow 7% to 250 working fish and game wardens in the state by 2016. This is not quite as good as the national trend for fish and game wardens, which sees this job pool growing by about 8.3% over the next eight years. Fish and game wardens generally patrol assigned areas to prevent fish and game law violations.

Income for fish and game wardens is about $25 hourly or $52, 850 yearly on average in Colorado. Nationally, their income is about $23 hourly or $48, 930 per year. Jobs in this field include: park guard, game protector, and state game protector.

In 2008, there were a total of 3, 285, 413 jobs in Colorado. The average annual income was $43, 021 in 2008, up from $42, 449 the preceding year. The unemployment rate in Colorado was 7.7% in 2009, which has grown by 2.8% since the previous year. About 32.7% of Colorado residents have college degrees, which is higher than the national average.

The top industries in Colorado include professional equipment merchant wholesalers, computer peripheral equipment merchant wholesalers, and repair. Notable tourist destinations include the Collections Research for Museums, the Fine and Dandy Gourmet Baskets & Gifts, and the Historic Denver Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Fish and Game Warden

Fish and Game Warden video from the State of New Jersey Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development

In general, fish and game wardens patrol assigned areas to prevent fish and game law violations. They also investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife.

Every day, fish and game wardens are expected to be able to evaluate problems as they arise. They need to articulate ideas and problems. It is also important that they listen to and understand others in meetings.

LOCATION INFORMATION: Colorado

Colorado photo by Wayne L. Bart

Colorado has a population of 5, 024, 748, which has grown by 16.82% over the past 10 years. Nicknamed the "Centennial State, " Colorado's capital and most populous city is Denver. In 2008, there were a total of 3, 285, 413 jobs in Colorado. The average annual income was $43, 021 in 2008, up from $42, 449 the preceding year. The unemployment rate in Colorado was 7.7% in 2009, which has grown by 2.8% since the previous year. Approximately 32.7% of Colorado residents have college degrees, which is higher than the national average.

The top industries in Colorado include professional equipment merchant wholesalers, computer peripheral equipment merchant wholesalers, and repair. Notable tourist destinations include the Fine and Dandy Gourmet Baskets & Gifts, the Denver City & County Government, and the Friends of Historic FT Logan.