Question for the Game Wardens

Hondafire · Dec 7, 2009

Is there any type of program within the wildlife law enforcement division that allows "reserves" or "volunteer" employees? I know that sheriffs dept's and police dept's allow it, and I'm just wondering if the state allows "Reserve Game Wardens"?

Anyone know if they do and why/why not?

30BulletHoles · Dec 7, 2009

Just what we need, a bunch of rent a cops running around with badges and talking tough to people carrying guns.

Just my opinion.

iriediver · Dec 8, 2009

30BulletHoles said:
Just what we need, a bunch of rent a cops running around with badges and talking tough to people carrying guns.

Just my opinion.

for real. how to bring matches to a powder keg party.

Hondafire · Dec 8, 2009

That was just a question that I thought of the other day when one of the sheriff reserve dudes came by the station, so just relax fella's................dang

Lone Wolf '49 · Dec 8, 2009

I don't think they have a program, but I have sent a PM to you suggesting who will know.

liliysdad · Dec 8, 2009

I dont believe any state agency has Reserve positions. I do know, however, that OK used to have volunteers helping the biologists and such.

Istandalone · Dec 8, 2009

I doub't they have anything on the enforcement side, but for education, they probably would love volunteer help.

Hunter61 · Dec 10, 2009

I think if just to drve around and call in on road hunters would be great. nothing worse than a poacher

Glocktogo · Dec 10, 2009

30BulletHoles said:
Just what we need, a bunch of rent a cops running around with badges and talking tough to people carrying guns.

Just my opinion.

Not even remotely the same thing. Many if not most agencies require nearly the same level of training and FTO hours as regular officers in order to patrol alone. In a lot of small places you're more likely to have a full time officer who hasn't even been to CLEET yet, out patrolling the streets w/o direct supervision.

Where the Game Wardens could benefit would be having a 2nd "Reserve Warden" riding along with full police powers, but under the guidance and direction of the full time warden. Working as a game warden is one of the most dangerous LE jobs there is, and they're often alone and miles from any backing officer.

Any quality reserve program will have restrictions on what a reserve can do based on qualifications and experience. We have some reserves who are more capable and experienced than some of the FT officers. We also have reserve deputy SOT and criminal investigations members.

Sorry 30, but I disagree with your generalization. :teach:

lameduck · Dec 10, 2009

I would not mind a reserve type game warden as long as they did not have the authority to go into locked gates. Driving around county roads is fine, but its seems like a good way to get some people wanting access to private property.

Another example are pumpers (oil field workers) that have access to check pumps and fluid levels, they are the worst poachers. They know when you are there and when you are not, and we have caught them more than once shooting hogs, and deer.

I could see a reservist game warden becoming like a pumper in a hurry.

I would like to think that most ethical hunters are "reserve game wardens." This is because if an ethical hunter sees something going on they will call it in, and if someone is breaking the law they will call the authorities.

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