Intro to Conservation Law

Catalog description

This course provides students with an overview of the conservation law enforcement profession. The dual role of the modern conservation officer as law enforcement officer and protector of our natural resources is stressed. A wide variety of professional roles are examines including game warden, park ranger, marine warden, and forest ranger. The future importance to the conservation officer of community and public relations, and recreational vehicle safety are also discussed. Experiential sessions focus on applied skills such as hunter safety, map and compass use, outdoor survival, and search and rescue.