NY State Coaching | SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityBiologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionFar VisionWritten Comprehension

Tasks

Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating la
Compile and present evidence for court actions.
Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
Operate drones for surveillance of large areas and tracking of wildlife.

Technology

Customer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query softwareMobile location based services softwareMap creation softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

.40 caliber semi-automatic pistols12-gauge shotgunsAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAnimal trapsBlood collection kitsCanoesDeoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kitsDesktop computersDigital camcordersDigital camerasEmergency first aid kitsFingerprint evidence kitsFour wheel drive 4WD vehiclesGeodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers

Work Values

SupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium33-3031.00	Fish and Game Wardens	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

Assigned patrol areas — conduct foot, vehicle, and boat patrols under direct supervision to observe and report potential fish and game law violations.
Game and fish regulations — read and apply foundational rules and statutes under supervisor guidance in routine field enforcement situations.
Field observation notes — document wildlife sightings, license checks, and patrol activities using agency-provided report templates.
Hunting and fishing licenses — inspect and verify documentation from the public under close supervision during routine contact stops.
Warning citations — issue basic written warnings for minor infractions following established protocols and with supervisory review.
Evidence collection — assist senior wardens in gathering and preserving physical evidence at accident or violation scenes.
Hunter safety programs — support certified instructors in delivering hunter and trapper safety training to community participants.
Agency databases and CRM software — enter patrol reports, contact records, and citation data into agency information systems with guidance.
Wildlife habitat — recognize and report signs of ecological disturbance or poaching activity to senior officers in the field.
Law enforcement radio and GPS tools — operate mobile location-based services software and communications equipment under supervision during patrols.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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