The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is accepting applications for its next class of game warden cadets through Sept. 30.
Becoming a game warden involves much more than checking hunting and fishing licenses. Wardens are key members of the state’s conservation community, enforcing regulations, assisting with wildlife habitat projects, and working to keep Arkansas’s woods and waters safe for outdoor recreation. They often respond to emergencies during natural disasters, participate in search-and-rescue efforts, and assist other agencies with manhunts, drug enforcement and other law enforcement operations.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, and have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. They must be able to swim and pass physical, psychological, vision and hearing exams, as well as a thorough background check.
Candidates selected will begin an 18-week training course at the AGFC’s H.C. ‘Red’ Morris Enforcement Training Center in Mayflower, where they will receive instruction in self-defense, physical fitness, wildlife forensics, law enforcement and state law. Upon graduation, new wardens will complete an additional 16 weeks of field training alongside a superior officer.
Game wardens are assigned duty stations based on the agency’s needs, though some accommodations can be made if positions are available in a cadet’s preferred location. Many wardens remain in their first assigned communities, becoming deeply involved in local law enforcement and community activities.
For more information and to apply, visit the AGFC Jobs page or the “Becoming a Game Warden” section on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website.
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