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Rock Springs Warden Bids Farewell to Game and Fish and Largest Warden District
03/21/2003
WGFD
ROCK SPRINGS -- After 30 years with the Game and Fish Department, Rock Springs Game Warden Allen Round is trading his badge for new adventures.
Round began his G&F career in 1973 as a game warden trainee in Casper. In 1974, he was promoted to patrol the Kemmerer Warden District. Three years later he transferred to Rock Springs and has served Wyoming and its wildlife admirably ever since, says G&F Green River Wildlife Supervisor Steve DeCecco.
Round had the notoriety of patrolling the largest warden district in the state, comprised of vast expanses of Red Desert where his duties were often conducted in an extremely harsh and remote environment.
DeCecco says Round is best known for his dedicated and professional work ethic, preferring to “get the job done” in his quiet style.
“The public and Allen’s peers look upon him as hard working, tough on wildlife violators, and deeply involved with all aspects of wildlife protection and management within his district,” says DeCecco. “Allen is respected by all who know him for maintaining a very high level of interest and intensity that has not wavered over the many years he has served the wildlife resource of Wyoming. He maintains an innovative style always willing to learn and use new skills and knowledge.”
Round graduated from high school in Roswell, N.M. in 1960. In 1965, he earned a bachelor’s degree in range management from the University of Wyoming. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a navigator on C-141 transport planes in and out of Southeast Asia. Round attained the rank of captain and completed his military duty in 1970. He returned to UW and earned another bachelor’s degree in wildlife management in 1972.
Rounds knowledge and experience with computers has proved to be an invaluable service to the G&F in recent years. He developed databases and programs in law enforcement and damage prevention that are used throughout the G&F. In 2000, Round completed databases to track Interstate Game Tag records and has been instrumental in his review and improvement to Wyoming’s Case Management System.
Regional Information and Education Specialist Lucy Wold says Round also had a commitment to education in the community. “Allen could be called upon to teach students about laws and regulations or wildlife issues in a variety of classroom settings and for all ages,” she said. “He was also very helpful to the Sweetwater County Frontier Days celebration that takes place at the Events Complex each year. For a shy kind-of-guy, he sure got his point across.”
Round will be remembered for his aggressive and thorough investigation of wildlife crimes. His tenacious approach to investigation and case preparation earned him an outstanding reputation as a dedicated and effective officer.
“The hallmark of Allen’s career was his unwavering dedication and commitment to wildlife law enforcement and management,” DeCecco said. “He will be missed.”
03/21/2003
WGFD
ROCK SPRINGS -- After 30 years with the Game and Fish Department, Rock Springs Game Warden Allen Round is trading his badge for new adventures.
Round began his G&F career in 1973 as a game warden trainee in Casper. In 1974, he was promoted to patrol the Kemmerer Warden District. Three years later he transferred to Rock Springs and has served Wyoming and its wildlife admirably ever since, says G&F Green River Wildlife Supervisor Steve DeCecco.
Round had the notoriety of patrolling the largest warden district in the state, comprised of vast expanses of Red Desert where his duties were often conducted in an extremely harsh and remote environment.
DeCecco says Round is best known for his dedicated and professional work ethic, preferring to “get the job done” in his quiet style.
“The public and Allen’s peers look upon him as hard working, tough on wildlife violators, and deeply involved with all aspects of wildlife protection and management within his district,” says DeCecco. “Allen is respected by all who know him for maintaining a very high level of interest and intensity that has not wavered over the many years he has served the wildlife resource of Wyoming. He maintains an innovative style always willing to learn and use new skills and knowledge.”
Round graduated from high school in Roswell, N.M. in 1960. In 1965, he earned a bachelor’s degree in range management from the University of Wyoming. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a navigator on C-141 transport planes in and out of Southeast Asia. Round attained the rank of captain and completed his military duty in 1970. He returned to UW and earned another bachelor’s degree in wildlife management in 1972.
Rounds knowledge and experience with computers has proved to be an invaluable service to the G&F in recent years. He developed databases and programs in law enforcement and damage prevention that are used throughout the G&F. In 2000, Round completed databases to track Interstate Game Tag records and has been instrumental in his review and improvement to Wyoming’s Case Management System.
Regional Information and Education Specialist Lucy Wold says Round also had a commitment to education in the community. “Allen could be called upon to teach students about laws and regulations or wildlife issues in a variety of classroom settings and for all ages,” she said. “He was also very helpful to the Sweetwater County Frontier Days celebration that takes place at the Events Complex each year. For a shy kind-of-guy, he sure got his point across.”
Round will be remembered for his aggressive and thorough investigation of wildlife crimes. His tenacious approach to investigation and case preparation earned him an outstanding reputation as a dedicated and effective officer.
“The hallmark of Allen’s career was his unwavering dedication and commitment to wildlife law enforcement and management,” DeCecco said. “He will be missed.”
