How To Become A Texas Game Warden
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- [cc] So you want to be a game warden? Before you can earn that honor, you've got to spend 6 grueling months training and learning. Follow a class of cadets as they find out if they have what it takes at the Game Warden Academy. For more information on Texas game wardens, visit www.tpwd.state....
a very inspirational video, very well informing and lots very promissing informartion, i hope people love doing their jobs protecting our wildlife and our future i live in canada, but i think being a conservation officer is a very great choice for me, hope i do well on the training and actual think on what i truely want and do, thank for this video it was a great exprience
that's actually A LOT more work than i would have imagined to become a game warden. Respect to them.
Lol yeah just to get into the Acadamy is extremely competitive.
Thats what im thinking
Looks like 70% police officer and 30% Steve Irwin
Yessss!
Lol
Our academy graduates have to agree to accept assignment where we need them anywhere in Texas. Our cadets are off most weekends but are required to live at the academy during the week in a dormitory.
I'm on my first year of wildlife science & have 3 to go i can't wait to apply for the academy, I've wanted to be a game warden since i was 14 i really can't imagine myself pursuing any other career, that's why i know it's the one for me.
Me too! I graduate in May
Well, did you apply? Its been three years.
Hope you made it to the academy or have it in the future. Game a Wardens are an elite and good class of Texas law enforcement. Not knocking law in general, but you would have a jurisdiction larger than states combined in size.
Well you could catch me pouching sturgeon
I need to know if you made it!! 😿
I'm 25 and this is about the coolest thing I've ever seen. I love Texas and I love this land. I wanted to attend Police Academy but I think Game Warden is the career path for me. Coming from a population 400 town I always loved my local Game Warden. Grew up with my Mom, taught me how to shoot guns safely, took me fishing and hunting. I really can't wait to get this chapter of my life started.
Respect to the game wardens. They protect the other resources taken for granted. There’s state troopers and there’s game wardens. Both have a wide range in jurisdictions and duties.
I am so inspired by this video. I am currently looking into a local college for a bachelor's in criminal justice, so I can be a TGW. I've been on the water and outdoors all my life and nothing suits me better than this. It was always my interest joining the army or the navy but GW never crossed my mind till a few months ago. I was off shore fishing and GW's pulled up asking for licenses etc.. idk something about it made me want to be just like them and I also love to protect our waters from trash, and over fishing. I cannot wait to start my classes to become a Texas Game Warden.
Sailor mama you and me both! I’m currently 2 years into Criminal justice... 2 years more and I’ll apply at the academy! Don’t know which state tho... I can’t choose which one is going to be the best !
Life update ?
We do not have a contract, but graduates from our academy have to agree to go where we need them for two years and then they are eligible for transfer.
do you have to have a 4 year degree cause I truly believe that is wasting everyone time and money to be honest not trying to sound rude or anything just general asking
@challenge gamer this is true there are better ways that isn't so costly to vet applicants. Also they seriously need to increase there cadet numbers 40 every 6 months! There are to many people applying for this, the ratio is terrible its easier to get into Harvard. And to get into the academy you pretty much have to volunteer first in the Parks and Wildlife then work as an intern with the game wardens finish your degree then apply for the Academy do all that school full-time and working full-time volunteering and internship and pay for school and bill's stay out of debt is a bitch sure you can live off debt and do it but look what it is doing to us we are miserable.
@@woodsman9427 .
What if you are a member of the Army National Guard with an already established home station?
Yes. Applicants must have successfully completed and have conferred a Bachelors level degree from an accredited college or university.
Just got my acceptance email today. Physical next.
+cajun26bc you going on the 28th?
cajun26bc congrats!
How's it goin
So what happened? How did it go?
If you dont mind me asking. Did you have prior military or college before applying? I am going to graduate this year with an imaging major and I believe I have changed my mind. I just would like to know what to do prior before applying.
Game Wardens on the border with Mexico routinely assist the USBP and all other federal, state and local agencies with general law enforcement duties. This could happen weekly and consists of everything from stopping illegal smuggling activities to enforcement of trespass statutes.
This is my dream to become a game warden in the Rio Grande Valley.
“I don’t think Lt. Teeler was too happy with me.” 3:02😂😂😂
Sounds like me and my coaches in middle school😂
I live in Texas and it’s My dream to become a Texas game warden this was very inspirational and motivated me to get in shape I really hope I get to achieve this dream of mine
Congratulations to all of you. I wish I was 50 years younger.
Nationwide, conservation,wildlife,fish and game officers are unseen and unsung heroes!
We have many veterans that are Game Wardens, they start out at the same level as all applicants.
Applicants must have successfully completed and have conferred a Bachelors level degree from an accredited college or university. Prior military or law enforcement experience is not a substitute for the education requirements.
I do not have a bachelors degree "yet which I am working on"" but I am a honorably discharged and decorated combat veteran with military law enforcement experience which includes direct combat experience in Afghanistan and Iraq as a Military K9 Law Enforcement Officer. It's a shame that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will allow an individual with a piece of paper that states that he or she has a Bachelors degree to be accepted to the Academy even though he or she may have never handled a weapon, never had any law enforcement experience, never served in the military or never had any kind of life experience even remotely related to this career field yet someone like myself and other veterans are automatically disqualified because we have not finished our college degree. I will say this and I can directly attest that most veterans, particularly combat veterans are the most highly trained, highly disciplined most capable and physically fit and not to mention the most honorable and dedicated people our great country has to offer. I think the great State of Texas needs to reconsider this injustice and accept military experience as a direct qualification to enter the Academy.
Texas Parks and Wildlife . Then technically our foundation is a lie our founder's of this country don't agree with such nonsense....
mpenrose ...... Don't make you better than anyone whom isn't in the military I see more vets having moments of terror and shooting at nothing for no reason also civilians make the USA work not vice versa...
mpenrose I agree 100%
Hello I am 13 and when I am older I want to be a game warden.This video inspires me to keep learning about this job.😁
I wonna catch me one o' them Allemigators.
@almnmnmmaa Applicants must have successfully completed and have conferred a Bachelors level degree from an accredited college or university.
Nice work! Starting my Associate degree in criminal justice in a couple weeks, then going for my bachellors in wildlife biology. I have 6 years to wait but it's sure worth it!
Protector 95 how it going? You said this 4 years ago
No we don't. Everyone goes through the Academy, even Texas peace officers.
this has got to be the coolest fricken job ever
Well I live in the state of Alabama and i read up on it, it says that I need a Bachelors degree or High school Diploma.
Anyone notice Chambers? He's on Lone Star Law.
Yes! That’s my favorite show lol
I can't wait to apply to the academy!
The applicant may have no current illegal drug use
Pretty interesting- looks like a great position to have
SO EXCITING! I start up training in 2 months, Cannot wait ! Wish we had alligators though lol
Did it take you 3 years to get accepted? I’m wondering if it’s worth waiting for, for me.
@@klahall08 it was an entire year of testing to make it. So it is a long process but soo worth a try!!
@@rebeccawolfe590 where are ya a warden at?
Thank God for our awesome Texas Game Wardens. If I were only a few years younger! hmmmm
It's not just criminal justice or wildlife mgmnt for degrees. I have talked to many wardens and they all say anything I've met some with criminal justice, writing, all the way to a teaching degree. I think what I'm going to do is either major in wildlife management and minor in criminal justice or wildlife major and minor in psychology
Do you get to choose where you want to work? And the whole 6 months do you even get to see your family I have a husband and 5 year old.
I had no idea. I'll bet most people don't. Whoever is in charge of public relations, image, or information; marketing, - whatever - needs to step up their game. I suspect it is a case of this responsibility not being clearly stated as a performance parameter for a specific department, and everybody assumes that its somebody else's job. I'll bet there aren't even performance metrics in place for public awareness. Easy to fix, boys and girls ... And good PR is always good when budget and funding are the topic of conv..
I know this is Texas game warden training but I live in New York and wonder how to become one up here
At a 17 year old who has spent his whole life growing up enjoying the wonders of Texas, I would love to be a game warden. I just have so many questions. First one would be, where do I start? I'm a junior in high school.
Life update?
I am a recent college graduate with a bachelor of science degree in culinary management. Am I able to apply having that degree?
I have a BBA/MBA and retired from business but not ready to fully retire. Being a reserve would be the easy route, but Im not after easy, I'm feel I got a few good years left, and I'm over 60. I also have open water dive experience. I think I can do this, what are my chances on getting a invite to training.
Our local Game Warden said to me they put you somewhere in the State you have to stay for 2 years unless you like it there and then you are eligible for a transfer possibly to a more familiar to you
What a great career choice !
So why the no alcohol rule? Private parks do just fine without this rule. Travis county parks allow it also. It seems TPWD doesn't get it.
im trying to get in to its always been my dream career
I qualed at that range back in 2001
aight im set on becoming game warden ^_^
oof i hate water, bad experiences but i wont let that deter me
is it bad that I cried at the end???
I this the type of Academy where no contact with the public, or phones allowed. almost like Usmc basic training rules ??
Javier Hernandez Jr i dont think so maybe its more relaxed
read mypost I'll say. I saw two people touch their faces and not get immediately punished by getting to do push-ups or yelled at.
I can’t wait to go through this soon
Im only 15 years old and I so badly want to be a game warden but my parents said it's to dangerous and I needed to lose weight I hope I can be one, one day
Hope you can too Good luck😉
Same boat as you I need to lost some weight too just workout and eat better and you’ll be good I believe in you (hell we might even see eachother in these peoples position one day)
Does it matter what Bachelor's Degree you have? I was wanting to get an Associates in Outdoor Leadership and then probably a Bachelors in the same thing, would this be acceptable to become a game warden?
I so want to do this, but need four years of college.
and is there a contract for so many years you sign or leave when you want ?
I was watching the Tenn HP and Florida HP training videos and noticed the emulation of a service boot-camp being done there. The physical training and military bearing seems to be present here as well, but there definitely seems to be less screaming and yelling here than in those videos. Different scope of training style for a somewhat, different mission?
how do I apply? I'm so ready!!! :) I think I just found my dream job!!!
Visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/warden/
Do you have many people starting and 2nd or even 3rd career as a game warden?
Awesome. I really want to be a GW for Texas! I am so close to South Padre Island and the bay. I want to help protect these waters. I have no school or exp. What classes would you recommend to take and for how long?
Applicants must have successfully completed and have conferred a Bachelors level degree from an accredited college or university. There are no specific course requirements but knowledge of Texas wildlife and law enforcement would be helpful.
currently working on an associates in wildlife biology then going for a bachelors in wildlife management ... been thinking about which direction to go as with career, i do know that my desire is to work with TPW :)
If you do not have a Bachelors degree at all, can you still become a Game Warden if completing this program?
How hard are tests in this academy?? And is the wash out rate as high a police department, where if you fail twice your out??
My dream is to become one of this amazing wardens and become the best i can be to do my dream
How old must you be to attend this academy?
Have to be at least 21 years of age. No maximum age
So can you carry a 357 or does it have to be I guess there carrying a 9mm cause i love shooting bigger caliber guns
I want to be a game warden but as a child I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder. It was never severe, and after being on steady medication I haven't showed symptoms in almost 2 years. Am I still eligible to attend the academy? I am of good psychological and physical health, but just because I was diagnosed at a young age am I automatically disqualified?
+TheSpookySideOfGames No, you are not automatically disqualified. Any medical issues are addressed at the medical screening phase or by your own primary care physician.
+Texas Parks and Wildlife Thank you so much for the information!
i live in California and i want to be part of the team the cdfg team. what are my first spets school and academy what do i need to to get this ball rolling. please any info will be helpful.
Texas Parks and Wildlife, I have two years to go until I get my degree in wildlife biology. I can't wait to join the greatest team in the state of Texas!
MstanhopeTX what school? I’m still on the path
I wish I could be a game warden always been a dream job since I was a little kid
ive wanted to be a Texas Game Warden for as long as i can remember
First time shooting when you came to the academy . Oh lord….
this may be a dumb question, but is this like boot camp where you are without your phone or anything like that? or are you allowed to have it?
does this also invlove memorandums just like the police acadamy?
What would I need to become a game warden just got out of highschool
I’m 17 years old and I really wanna be a game warden. I love nature and I love helping people and this job is me doing both. My family may think I’m soft and I may be a little soft but I’m not a pushover. I’m sure your academy will harden me like a freezer hardens water
Although I must ask, is it hard to pass these test?
I heard that if you are assigned to a southern county that you may have to assist border patrol. How often does that happen, and what do you assist them with?
Is there anything new added to the training or is it the same?
Is there any way to enter without a bachelors? Like a waver program? Someone with a bachelors in Interior Design being able to get in over someone who spent their entire life in the outdoors is a bit silly.
Would a bachelors in criminal justice/law enforcement suffice for the education requirements to become a game and fish warden?
Applicants must have successfully completed and have conferred a Bachelors level degree from an accredited college or university. There is no requirement as to what the degree is in.
Applicants must have successfully completed and have conferred a Bachelors level degree from an accredited college or university. There is no requirement as to what the degree is in.
Ok thanks!
It depends on the state your applying to be a game warden. Some prefer science degrees like biology, environmental science or rangeland management. Some stares will accept criminal justice. I haven't heard of a state that didn't need some kind of degree to qualify.
Eric Romero Alaska
Anyone who meets our qualifications is eligible to apply. Please see the "Career Opportunities" section of our website. (The website link is in the video description. RUclips does not allow URLs in the comments.)
does this also apply to prior military service canidates
Go to the Texas Parks and Wildlife website tpwd(dot)state(dot)tx(dot)us and click on Game Warden in the top menu. You'll see a section for Career Opportunities that explains how to apply.
Looks awesome, but seems like it might be tough for someone with a family.
Are there many Veterans in TPW. As a former Marine recently discharged is there any benefits in becoming a game warden or do you start out just as everyone else... just wondering
All these questions... Do you want it or not?... Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies Minor Communications.
Cumulative GPA: 3.00... For all who are on the fence, procrastinating... Just join the Reserves, Substitute Teach, or anything else because you don't have the passion for this... OR Hmmm, stand between me and my purpose... I want this more than air, remember this is fate and I'll see you there..
How d ok I get started
Should I join the US Army of this?
This
@@MeneMeneTekelParsin amen
Army. You can be a game warden in the Army while active duty with all the benefits.
@@MeneMeneTekelParsin also Army doesnt suck. You suck.
I missed the part were they take an oath to the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution .I guess they don't have to do that anymore. Maybe the one's in charge don't want them to feel guilty about stepping all over our rights. I wish them all well, but when you give a LEO the ok to search anyone's personal property, it will be abused over and above the ordinances intent.
How do I apply for the academy? I already have an online application on Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's NEOGOV web site, but there's no specific job listing for Game Warden that I can apply for.
Do you have to go to college to be a game warden because i want to be one sooooooo bad.
do you have to be tazed/pepper sprayed?
Is there only one Game Warden Training Academy? ... Or are there other locations?
+Chris McCoy All cadets train together at the Texas Game Warden Training Center near Hamilton, Texas: tpwd.texas.gov/warden/training-center/overview
What are the requirements to join
How do you get accepted
I would like to be a game warden when I'm older
Do game wordens have to get pepersprayed in the academy?
Logan Auger yes
Question are you hiring currently, or in the the next nine months when I graduate from WVU?
Applications for the 61st Game Warden Cadet class were accepted through April 30, 2016. The dates for the 62nd class application process have not yet been determined. When the application process opens for the next class, notice will be posted at tpwd.texas.gov/warden/recruiting-careers/career
Could someone out of state apply? Live in FL, but really trying to move to TX or TN
+popacap21 Yes, anyone can apply
Really ? for any Job with in the TPWD ? I'm a systems guy and saw a video on your Systems Dept. look really nice to be part of this. I love the outside world and and would love to contribute anyway I can.
Can I Still Qualify If I Have a Class B Misdemeanor For Street Racing Can I Still Apply? Texas Parks and Wildlife
sswwaatt45 To be considered for the Texas Game Warden Academy, applicants must be of good moral character and not have any of the following incidents in their criminal history:
- a conviction for any Felony or Class A Misdemeanor offense at any time;
- a conviction for any Class B Misdemeanor offense within 10 years prior to the date of application, which includes convictions for DWI (driving while intoxicated), DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) and BWI (boating while intoxicated) never have been convicted of any family violence offense currently on court-ordered community supervision, probation or parole for any criminal offense above the grade of Class C Misdemeanor.
Can I join if I have hernia issues
Any medical issues are addressed at the medical screening phase or by your own primary care physician.
where would I apply for the academy
+J Val See details on applying at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/warden/
Do they have to live there at the academy?
Yes, cadets live at the Game Warden Training Academy in Hamilton County, Texas tpwd.texas.gov/warden/training-center/facilities
can you join if you have used marijuana but not anymore
If you can tell a lie to entrap someone,then we have a job for you.Courtesy not required also.