WARDEN RECRUITING 



With the ever increasing and diversification of tasks performed 

 by wardens, it is important that great care be taken in the selection 

 of Montana's game wardens. The day of pinning a badge on a re- 

 cruit and turniny; him loose on the hunting and f.shing public without 

 benefit of any training, is passed. Today, much emphasis is being 

 I'tlaced on schooling and initial training of prospective wardens. 



The work of a conservation officer has a definite appeal to most 

 young men. Consequently, applications for warden employment have 

 increased. Warden aspirants must pass written and oral examina- 

 tions. After appointment as a warden, a probationary period of one 

 year is required, under the direction of a district warden supervisor. 

 Upon the successful completion of this training period, the warden 

 is then assigned the powers and duties of a district warden. 



In Ser\ice Schooling in the technical aspects of Fish and Game Management is a part 



of the modern game wardens training. 



EQUIPMENT 



The first essential of any modern business is up-to-date equip- 

 ment. The working potential of any organization is greater when 

 proper tools are available. 



During the biennium, each warden was issued a state-owned vehicle 

 equipped with a two-way radio. Each of the seven district head- 

 quarters have either been assigned a radio-equipped airplane, or one has 

 been made available for use in the district. These planes are used to 

 a great extent for enforcement work. In addition to warden travel 

 cars, four-wheel drive units are available for use in the rougher areas 

 of the state. 



The use of modern equipment and techniques has been of noticeable 

 importance in the prevention of fish and game violations. 



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