Tell me about Wisconsin...

[Bonasababy]

I've considered Nebraska, but the pay is quite a bit less and property taxes get pretty high in some counties. I haven't put any thought into the Dakotas.

Spearfish area has looked intersting to me. Suspect real estate isnt cheap there though.

 

[hank4elk]

Best be a bit more purple or should I say Red ,White and Blue if you choose a LE degree. It's a non partisan position and stance you have to take.
I managed to navigate the waters of a LE degree to stay under the murky waters of the Feebs or staties by choice of where I lived and stayed. The choice had downfall of slightly less pay and statis over not being transferred halfway across the country or state, on a whim.

You have little choice over whom to save or make the day bad for. If your honorable.

I wound up working all over the same county and moved away by my choice. After retirement.
The pay wound up being as good or almost, as staties or Feebs and the pension better in many ways.
I got another 3% COLA this year, again.

 

[F250]

As a new Warden in most states, you will not have a choice in your first assignment. I certainly wish you the best in your future career, be careful of putting the cart before the horse. If you really want to begin a career as a Warden, you may want to consider applying to several states that you would consider living in.

 

[fwagner]

Treeshark, Seeth, Nick... I appreciate your guy's input. I've chatted briefly with you before I deleted my old account last year.
My goal would be to buy 20-30 acres. Nothing huge. Run a few cows/goats, maybe have a little food plot. It would be awesome to have my kids run around in actual green grass. The west side of the state is priced really reasonable in comparison to Wyoming. There is like 6 million acres of public land, so I can't imagine having a hard time getting away. I frequently put on 10-15 daily for elk hunts. Im glad to hear the schools are good and there is a sports community. I want my kids to be involved in some way. I definitely want to avoid anything east of Tomah. But again, it would depend on where the openings are. I have enough college credits to apply for next year's April hiring cycle and we plan on taking a trip out there in early April to explore. I've never been, but have always wanted to go.

I've lived in the heart of the driftless region for over 20 years. Game warden positions very rarely open up and it's a who do you know situation all the way to your first paycheck. I seriously doubt you'll even have the opportunity to pick a warden position in this area as easily as you think. Most of these counties are very highly sought after my other in state wardens, that will be your first hurdle. Public land hunting is decent but for whitetail it's usually pretty crowded, minus bow season. Good luck...

 

[beagle001]

Wyoming to Wisconsin? No. mtmuley

There’s a girl in town with WYO2WI (or something along those lines) as her license plate

Each part of the state (minus Milwaukee) has something to offer. The Driftless area is pretty, the north woods are great, plenty of good outdoor rec along the Wisconsin River.

Let us know where you end up, I’m between Green Bay and Wausau if you get posted up this way

 

[Wyomufhunter]

There’s a girl in town with WYO2WI (or something along those lines) as her license plate

Each part of the state (minus Milwaukee) has something to offer. The Driftless area is pretty, the north woods are great, plenty of good outdoor rec along the Wisconsin River.

Let us know where you end up, I’m between Green Bay and Wausau if you get posted up this way

Thank you. Im excited to visit up there this spring. I'll let you know, appreciate the info.