State of Maine Looking For New Game Wardens

Sometimes you see opportunities come along you wish you'd considered when you were younger, this is one of them. I love Maine and being outdoors and if you love the outdoors and nature too this is something you might want to think about. Yes, Bucky the Maine State Game Warden Service may be looking for you.

And your chances may be better than you think, according to Maine State Game Warden Dan Menard, in an interview in the Bangor Daily News, applications are down despite the popularity of Animal Planet's "North Woods Law".

Applications for the positions will be accepted until June 22nd. No experience or no degree required. So what do they need you ask?? The following is an excerpt from their recruitment page (emphasis mine):

  "The Maine Warden Service has a proud history that dates back to 1880. At the core of our bureau’s history stand the men and women who perform our important work. It is of critical importance that we continue to take great care in selecting new game wardens. We must select an individual who can take on the inherent dangers of the job while representing the State of Maine as a courteous, genuine, consummate professional. When the next hiring opportunity becomes available, we will again look for that candidate who has the appropriate skill sets, practical experience, and attitude to be a positive, productive employee. What are the skill sets and experience required?

The foundation by which a good candidate is built can be summed up quickly; a hardworking, positive, good person with a will to succeed in all he/she does. Beyond that is the need to find candidates who have good life experience, sound judgment, and a strong moral character. Peel back the layers further and that person must have a strong understanding of the outdoors to include hunting and fishing, recreational vehicles, and the desire to work outdoors in a law enforcement role. Although not a requirement, some candidates chose to go to college. Degree types range from law enforcement to more generic studies such as business, biology, or psychology."

Is that you? Anyone you know?

They will be having some informational meetings:

— Fort Kent Town Office, April 6, 6-8 p.m.

— Houlton Public Safety Building, April 7, 6-8 p.m.

— Presque Isle Police Department building, April 8, 6-8 p.m.

— Washington Academy in East Machias, April 14, 6-8 p.m.

— Foxcroft Academy student center in Dover-Foxcroft, 6-8 p.m.

— Cabela’s in Scarborough, May 9, noon-4 p.m.

Good luck and happy hunting:)