A wild game manager oversees wildlife species of game (animals hunted for sport) in their habitats, the natural areas where they live. Game includes animals such as deer, elk, wild pigs, duck, geese, and fish. A wild game manager may work for the private sector at sporting clubs or large ranches. Wild game managers may also work for the government (state or federal). They may be involved in establishing hunting and fishing seasons and regulations. As hunting and fishing on private land become more and more profitable for landowners, there will be more job opportunities in this sector.

These game wardens tag a white-tailed fawn for population research studies.

Wild game managers make certain that the animals are in good health. They monitor populations to see if there are threatening diseases. They may collect population data to ensure that the game exist in sufficient...