{"id":1622,"date":"2022-03-17T11:36:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T18:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-azgfd-main.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=1622"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:25:46","slug":"become-a-game-ranger","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.azgfd.com\/about-arizona-game-fish\/employment-volunteering\/become-a-game-ranger\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife manager – arizona’s Game wardens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ready to earn your badge and join the ranks of the Arizona Game and Fish Department\u2019s specialized law enforcement officers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where adventure and mission meet<\/strong>.
Wildlife Managers (Arizona\u2019s Game Wardens) are commissioned officers whose duties include conserving and protecting Arizona\u2019s wildlife resources for generations to come. The next application period is anticipated to open in February 2026. The Department will contact you if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. If you are not selected to move forward, then you will not be contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn about becoming a Wildlife Manager, arizona’s game warden!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A unique and adventurous career offering a great degree of flexibility in arranging how, when and where you work. By managing Arizona\u2019s diverse wildlife and habitats, you could experience this beautiful state \u2013 from deserts, forests and mountains to rivers, lakes and streams. Becoming a Wildlife Manager allows you to work in locations where most people only dream of vacationing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Wildlife Manager position with the Arizona Game and Fish Department is a field-oriented, commissioned officer position whose duties include conserving and protecting Arizona\u2019s wildlife resources for generations to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Minimum qualifications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n