I had to check NEVER.
Conservation Officers (CO):
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Conservation officers work directly with the public in provincial parks. Their ojectives are to:
safeguard people while they are visiting parks
minimize conflict between park visitors
protect the natural resources of the park.
Warden's
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Park wardens have the following primary responsibilities:
research, monitor and manage heritage resources in national parks
provide first aid and search and rescue services to the public and park staff
enforce the Canada National Parks Act and regulations
assist in the protection of the heritage resources of the park
serve as public spokespersons regarding changes, threats and activities in parks.
Fish and Wildlife Officer's
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Duties and responsibilities vary from one position to another but, in general, fish and wildlife officers:
patrol geographic areas to monitor the activities of hunters, anglers, trappers, commercial fishers and industry
enforce federal and provincial laws, regulations, rules and orders relating to fish and wildlife resources
provide information and answer questions from hunters, anglers, trappers, commercial fishers, landowners, students, industry and the media
investigate complaints, apprehend violators, prepare administrative and court documents, issue summonses and warnings, and prepare and present evidence in court
investigate complaints about nuisance and problem wildlife, take appropriate control measures and advise landowners and industry about effective wildlife control measures they can implement on their own
deliver public service programs such as presentations in schools and at sport club meetings
co-operate with wildlife researchers and collect related data (for example, conduct wildlife inventories or collect samples to assist with natural resource research)
maintain government issue equipment
recommend changes or amendments to legislation and regulations, and hunting/fishing seasons and methods of harvest
issue licenses and permits, or provide information to licensing agents
inspect commercial operations (taxidermy shops, furriers, tanners, outfitters/guides, game bird farms).
Fish and Game
Is this:
A Provincial group of volunteer's.
Ie. The Alberta Fish and Game Association.
I've never been stoped by a CO or someone from the Fish and Game.
On the other hand it seems quite normal to be stopped at least once a year by a Fish and Wildlife Officer, although this year I never even saw one, but in our area right now they are short one Officer.
FWIW: I see polls as being most often used by strippers and dogs.
