Hey you could still do it man...40's are still young

Haha I’d rather have a 40yr co worker then some youngin haha

Thanks moon Knight. I’m trying I’m really hoping I can become a park ranger also when’s your show on Disney plus coming out bro

I'm 33 and just now applied to college majoring in Environmental Science with a concentration in natural resources and conservation. Hoping to become a ranger eventually. Always wanted to, but life happened early on.

I’m 50 I want to do it

Webby, I admire your ambition. You can do this!

You got this, Webby. Don't let anyone tell you different. Update us when you land the job!

you got this man! no disability is going to get in your way, I can feel it!

Hey that’s also me I hope it’s working out so far!

Actually you may have a better chance due to the Americans with disabilities act! Which I wouldn’t hesitate to use if you put in the time and effort to become qualified . I am also “ disabled”. Good luck to you! This is America and you have rights!

Nature is cool when you're watching a bluejay or roasting a marshmallow over a campfire. Nature is not cool when you find a tick on your groin area, or you run into a venomous snake in close quarters.

How’s it going?

how’s it goin?

@@hmpz36911 yep. Had a tick on the potatoe sack once. Awkward visit to the hospital. The nurse who removed it (to small to get off myself) was also a lady. Not fun 😂

Are you enjoying it so far?

Good stuff Bee! I too get refreshed being in nature. Best wishes and happy trails!

I also suffer from anxiety and depression. I would always go to state parks and run with my dog. I really want to become a full time Park Ranger and plan on getting my bachelor's degree in forestry or natural science, but I don't know if my criminal record will hold me back. May I have your opinion?

@@adamgarcia1087 I wish you the very best. TN State Parks states that you may not have a "felony". I will attach our list of qualifications, but you will need to research what your potential employer desires. Qualifications • Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree • Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons; • Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application; • Be a citizen of the United States; • Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; • Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; • Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority; • Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; • Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces; • Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position; • Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position; • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment; • Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course

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Excellent, best wishes!

Pleasure, best of luck!

Thank you friend!

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Lol I'm literally you right now

Also some mystery out there ;)

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Wish you luck!

Good luck & happy trails!

Awesome to hear!

Yes well thank you for your service 👍

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Thank you very much!

Best of luck!

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Thanks friend.

Rob, you will need to look at available positions online. Learn what their requirements are. From what I have observed, all of the ranger positions require a college degree. Some employers may hire you for seasonal positions such as a grounds maintenance employee or something along that line. Wish you luck!

Rob, it’s never too late to finish school if it gets you the job you want.

A lot of NPS positions can rely on experience over a bachelor's. But I would think that most do require at least a GED

Yes, that degree will be helpful with the NPS! Best of luck!

@@hiwasseeocoee6075 what degree did you go for?

@@kalebmartinson BS in Counseling & MA in Ministry/Organization. I also had prior Military/MP experience and seasonal ranger experience.

It all depends on who your employer will be. When I applied to TN I was out of state.

Sorry for the late response Master. Honestly, it just depends on who your employer will be and what they typically do. TN State Parks doesn't mind taking someone who has earned their BS degree and then, once hired, they will pay for them to attend a LE Academy.

Thanks for your response. I would say courses in Ecology, Wildlife, Recreation, Law, Leadership, Biology are good to have. None that I know are required with Tennessee State Parks. Please look at the requirements that your possible employer would want you to have. Happy Trails!

Hey Shreeya, good to hear from you. An Environmental Studies degree would be helpful. You can expect a decent volume of both science and math. Check your potential school's Degree Completion Plan for the specific details for the course load for the degree major that interest you. Congrats on almost being done with High School, go change the world!

@@hiwasseeocoee6075 I definitely will, and thank you very much! I was also wondering if an environmental policy degree could be helpful for becoming a park ranger? I think I'm more interested in the policy and law side, and the degree seems versatile as well.

@@shreeyagupta8599 I think that you are right.

Hello Neils, thanks for your comment. You would need to research Work Visas for the U.S. or marry a U.S. citizen to gain citizenship. Honestly, I'm not too sure on what the process would like for you. Best of luck.

Hey Niels! Als je dit echt interessant vind maar het toch spannend vind om meteen te beginnen in Amerika met studeren. Kan je kijken naar Wageningen university (ook een stuk goedkoper 😉). Ik studeer op moment bos - en natuurbeheer en hoop dat ik hiermee later ook hier mee verder kan. Hopelijk is dit misschien ook iets voor jou. Als je vragen hebt kan je ze altijd stellen maar ik weet echt nog niet alles.

@@nienke1796 Hoi, dank je voor het antwoord. Ik ben momenteel nog zoekende, maar ben wel ideeën aan het opdoen. Zoals het er nu uitziet ga ik toegepaste psychologie studeren. Fijn om te horen dat je iets doet dat je leuk vind en ik hoop inderdaad dat je opleiding ten goede komt van wat je uiteindelijk wil doen.

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Be aggressive in your search, do what it takes to gain a position that you enjoy. Best Wishes!

Why didn’t it work out?

@@DigitalKurisu bunch of bs but first time around gf broke up with me a day before college

For me, I only had one summer of seasonal work and then I got hired on full-time. It varies per your employer. You also have to factor in your overall resume. You may or may not already have the experience that your employer desires.

Hey there Mango, most folks apply for seasonal positions such as Seasonal Interpretive Recreators (SIR) or as Summer Maintenance Staff while they are in school or have recently graduated. About 60% of folks get hired on with TN State Parks that route the other 40% roughly come in thru other routes.

Hello Stanktatious, that AS degree would be a great building block for your foundation as a ranger. However, most employers would like to see/require the 4 year BS degree. Many of our seasonal staff start off with that degree and then transition to the BS. Research who you would like to be employed by and learn what their requirements are. Call a ranger from that agency/dept to learn about the details. Most employers will send you to and also pay for the LE Academy once you are hired.

It depends on what the requirements are for what employer you will go with.

It would be helpful along with any park related volunteer experience that you may have. Ranger positions w/TN State Parks are competitive. Happy Trails!

Drums, there are no PT Test for TN State Parks for the ranger position. However, rangers are required to complete a basic obstacle course at the 12 week basic police academy (TLETA) located in Nashville. Other parks/states may require a specific test. You will need to check with your state of preference.

Hiwassee Ocoee ok thank you. I’m in Michigan so I’ll have to check what I would need to do here

Yes and no, depends on the candidate and their experience.

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Yes, the degree specification does matter. You will want to look at what your potential employers would like from their applicants. Call up your local park office and see what their opinion is.

@ Most likely the answer is negative. You will need to check with your preferred employer and see their minimum requirements for the position.

I suppose it would be. You may want to check with your academic advisor.

Depends on the hiring agency. Having a military background can be helpful for your resume.

Marcus, rangers get to help people and serve them. They protect people from people and also protect nature from people. Rangers serve as first responders, medics, law enforcement agents, grounds maintenance, teachers/educators. They work outside in various conditions with various people groups. A ranger's motive should be wanting to benefit a park in the above capacity. Hope this helps.

@@hiwasseeocoee6075 Amazing, thank you very much It definitely helped me understand- thank you

I have met a few rangers with TN State Parks who have earned a degree in Biology. I cannot speak for Texas, you will have to research their qualifications. Best of luck and happy trails.

Hey there Recon, being full-time commissioned officers/rangers we work 37.5 hrs per week for the state of TN. However, during the summer months those hours are exceeded. This is of course based upon the type of park you are working at. Best of luck!

@@hiwasseeocoee6075 Appreciate it thank you!

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LONEWOLF, I'm not sure what is needed for the country that you reside in. With that being said, I would encourage you to reach out to whatever park that is near you and contact their staff for further guidance. Best wishes and happy trails.

@@hiwasseeocoee6075 Thank you! I Will make further research in my country. Thanks!

Depends on your employer, but usually no. For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, I believe you would be able to retire early. I'm not entirely sure.

Depends on who you would like to get hired on with and if you are seasonal or full-time. Most likely, yes to answer your question.

Yes and no... Here at TN State Parks all of our rangers are EMRs at a minimum. I think that would be helpful to have on a resume.

Start out as a seasonal ranger at a park near you. Or just simply call up a park and conduct a ride-a-long. Intro jobs like grounds maintenance or visitor center receptionist are good to have.

James, that is a hard one. Are you taking random courses or are you seeking a degree? Also, do you mean secure a job as a ranger?

Hiwassee Ocoee I’m majoring in Criminal Justice. Would that suffice?

@@garrettlosabia3818 Two rangers at my park have that same degree. It just depends on the park you are applying to and what they require. Please research what the requirements are with who you would like to work for.

@@garrettlosabia3818 Yes, at least with TN State Parks. Not sure for other employers, please research their own requirements.

Same I wasn’t planning on going to college

Volunteer at a nearby park and see where life takes you.

Sorry to hear that, thank you for sharing.

Great question Ammo, not to my knowledge. Some parks offer on-site housing for free or at a reduced rate as a perk. Just depends on your employer and what they may offer.

Hello Marlict1, most rangers obtain a BS degree as a minimum. It depends on your employer and their requirements. TN State Park Rangers do not require a degree in Natural Resources but that could be helpful based upon what park you might work at.

@@hiwasseeocoee6075 Thanks for the advice I was doing Video Editing before I thought about Natural Resources but I think i'll continue video editing but definitely help out at my local parks sometimes I will pass this useful information to other NR majors at my school

Yes, I do. It usually takes a few years of persistent effort to gain employment.

Mr. Lauro, I would encourage you to scout out your possible employers and see are their specific education requirements. Happy Trails

Negative, many employers do not have an age requirement. Thank you for your service and best of luck!

Sure does help!

All I can speak for is TN State Parks. We all wear campaign hats during special events. All of our ranges are certified Law Enforcement Officers who carry a firearm. We have wifi at our HQ, I can't speak for other parks. Yes, you can carry a knife. Best wishes.

Just depends on your employer. Yes, with TN State Parks.

Great question. Some employers may require rangers to live onsite or near the park. TN State Parks does not require that, but living at the park if you are able to, can be a nice convenience.

Certainly, rangers will often have a medical background.

Depends on if you are going into the position of Law Enforcement or Interpretation. Really depends on where you are trying to get stationed at as well.

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I'm 17 and I wear glasses, yeah man we're still eligible

Glock 17 & 870 Remington Shotgun

Most ranger jobs that I have seen do require a 4 year degree. You will need to research that question from the employer that you desire. I started when I was 34ish, wish you luck.

You would want to contact your employer directly. Not sure my friend.

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@@hiwasseeocoee6075 wow, thanks a lot!

Yes, for TN State Parks. Each employer is different.