One way the state of Oklahoma teaches young people about careers in wildlife conservation is an annual Wildlife Youth Camp for teenagers.

A recent report in the Bixby (Oklahoma) Bulletin notes that students, who must apply to participate in the camp, cover skills such as rifle and shotgun training, fisheries management, ropes and rapelling and wildlife law enforcement.

"We cover all things outdoors and send youth home with a better understanding of what wildlife conservation and management is all about. In fact, some campers even move on to eventually become employees at the Wildlife Department and say their time at youth camp helped them choose their career," game warden Wade Farrar was quoted as saying by the newspaper.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fish and game wardens handle duties such as enforcing laws involving hunting, fishing and boating, while also patrolling public recreation areas, performing search and rescue operations, and assisting with prosecutions.

The BLS cites fairly stagnant growth in demand for fish and game wardens between now and 2016, although government related jobs have been among the few to show signs of growth in the current recession. Various state and federal agencies have additional information on pursuing a career in wildlife and conservation management, which some use to advance to other careers in law enforcement.