Game wardens are kind of a big deal in Texas. With all of the outdoorsmen in the state, as well as all of the wildlife that we have, they have to be a big deal. It takes a lot to be a game warden. I grew up hanging around the local game wardens here in Deep East Texas, and I don’t know that I could do what they do. They had my respect then and still do today. If you think you’ve got what it takes, like they had, you might want to look into applying to be one. And, as it so happens, applications are about to open.
Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Applications Open November 1st
According to a post on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Facebook page, official Texas Game Wardens and Texas State Park Police applications open up on Sunday, November 1st. This will be the 70th Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement cadet class.
In order to be considered for the job of Texas Game Warden, according to the Requirements for Texas Game Warden page on Texas Parks and Wildlife website, you have to be at least 21 years old, have a bachelor’s degree (any field of study is allowed), be a citizen of the United States, pass a background check, and have a valid driver’s license.
You also have to be in good physical condition. You cannot have used illegal drugs within the past two years, must pass a psychological exam, pass a physical condition exam, and have adequate hearing and vision.
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And those are just the things that will allow you to apply to get into the academy. After the application, there are several other steps that have to be taken before you are actually employed by TPWD. But again, if you think you’ve got what it takes, those applications open up November 1st. You can find more information at tpwd.texas.gov/jobs.
Deep East Texas Game WardensThe Texas Parks & Wildlife Department website lists contact information for game wardens in all 254 Texas counties. Of the 254 counties, 12 of those make up the Deep East Texas region. Here’s the information for our Deep East Texas Game Wardens.
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