Wildlife

I patrol assigned geographic area to detect and control violators of fish and game laws; perform surveillance activities; check licenses, bag limits, and field camps of sportsmen; plan and conduct investigations of suspected violators of fish and game laws; issue citations and make arrests; develop informants; interview witnesses and suspects; obtain, serve, and processes search warrants; testify in court; operate short-term check stations; monitor license-vending activities; control sale and use of various department permits. Conduct biological, wildlife, and wildlife population studies; collect biological data and trap, tag, and transplant animals, birds, and fish; recommend seasons, bag limits, and stocking; investigate, resolve, and make reports on wildlife depredation complaints; inspect and approve stream alterations and construction projects for fish and wildlife impact; Certified in Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Techniques Schedule 2-4 drugs. Setup and attend meetings regarding fish and game practices and problems; present information to sportsmen's groups and other organizations; recruit and train volunteer hunter-education instructors; assist in search and rescue operations. Teach Hunters Education, Trappers Education and Archery Education to hundreds of students each year. Instructor in Weapons Retention, Weapons Disarming, Ground Fighting, Arrest Techniques and Defensive Tactics. NRA Range Safety Officer. Instructor for all things medical (CPR, AED, WFA,Tac Med etc training and grants) for Idaho Department of Fish and Game due to being an American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor and Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Instructor in Tactical Medicine.