Hunt Warden

A governing position that notarizes and distributes bounties for beasts and cryptids around the USA.
Mainly a promotion given to veteran Trappers with credible reputations, Hunt Wardens regulate hunting seasons and poaching laws in their designated areas, and summon hunting parties when greater threats provoke towns and cities.

Qualifications

To be qualified for the position, you must be a current licensed Trapper for the state you are registered to. You must have a minimum of 8 years of experience within the field of trapping, and have an impressive list of bounties and captures claimed via official DSA trapper Stations.
Representatives of the official DSA office in Washington will select a candidate for the position, issuing them the official title and additional training in the responsibility that comes along with it.
Hunt Wardens are supplied with:

• An Official 'Hunt Warden' badge and/or patch to be displayed at all times during shifts.
• A personal office at their assigned DSA Trapper Station.
• Minimum of two registered deputies station at assigned DSA Trapper Station.
• A Company horse with saddle and other accessories.
• Customized Lemat Revolver with issued modifications and name engraved on the top strap.

Purpose

The primary role of a Hunt Warden is to govern and regulate trapper-related laws and issues within their assigned county.
Stationed at a DSA-issued Trapper Station, a Hunt Warden would perform similar duties to that of a U.S. Marshal; providing federal security in the county, notarizing bounties and legal documents, and serving subpoenas to law-breaking trappers.
Hunt Wardens also lead hunting parties for 'Pack-Level Hunts' (Federal draft hunts that are necessary to defend a town/city/county from imposing threats), issuing drafts to registered trappers and orchastrating the neutralization of beast/phenomena/anomaly or other that falls under the branch of the DSA.
Additionally, Hunter Wardens are in charge of the distribution of monetary rewards for claimed beast bounties and registered kills.

-Bounties

When a potential threat is reported by civilians or government officials, a Hunt Warden would notarize and declare an issued bounty throughout their county. Posters and news articles would be printed and distributed around, primarily in trapper-orientated establishments for the capture of the certain beast or cryptid: preferably dead (on several occasions, bounties would prefer for the wanted specimen to be returned alive under specific terms).
When a wanted beast is neutralized, it is transported to the nearest Trapper Station. The Hunt Warden along with any key witnesses will evaluate the remnants of the beast to confirm its authenticity. Upon approval from both parties, the reward will be given and matters concluded.

Pictured: Jacob Kellier, Hunt Warden of Woodend County, Montana

Government Body
U.S. Department of Supernatural Affairs 
Hunt Wardens in Active Service
505

Alternative Names

Trap Marshal, Head Trapper, Veterans, Lap Dogs

Type

Administration / Management

Known Hunt Wardens

Below is a list of current Hunt Wardens in all counties of the United States:

Jacob Kellier, Woodend County, Montana

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* 'Trapper' refers to the title for monster hunters tasked to neutralize any supernatural threats in the United States, often well-experienced and hardened individuals.