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著者： Wayne Saunders / John Nores
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This podcast brings you stories from Game Wardens across the world. Listen to their favorite cases, worst cases, what led them to their career, and what makes their job unique. Hosted by retired game wardens Wayne Saunders and John Nores.2022 Warden's Watch ノンフィクション犯罪 生物科学 科学
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  • 175 Jessica Avery – Manitoba, Canada

    175 Jessica Avery – Manitoba, Canada
    2026/07/14
    175 Jessica Avery – Manitoba, Canada Jessica Avery from Manitoba Conservation Officer Service joins Wayne at the North American Game Warden Museum to talk about her career, life as a conservation officer in Manitoba, serving on the museum’s board of directors, and some of the incredible places game wardens patrol in northern Canada. From winter road caribou patrols and -60C mornings to fish poaching stakeouts and wildfire deployments, Jessica shares what makes conservation work in Manitoba both challenging and rewarding. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Iron Skillet Seasonings Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Here’s what we discuss:  Jessica explains the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service and how the agency has evolved over the years  Her role as Canadian Treasurer for the North American Game Warden Museum  The unique international location of the museum  Why the museum is a "pilgrimage" destination for game wardens  Starting as a seasonal conservation officer in Manitoba  How Manitoba still offers one of the few seasonal conservation officer programs in Canada  Growing up in Saskatchewan, calling Alberta home, and building a career in Manitoba  “I’m really lucky to get to go all those places and do that kind of stuff.”  Patrolling Manitoba’s remote northern wilderness  Fly-in caribou patrols and winter road enforcement  Common caribou hunting violations officers encounter  Working alongside northern Indigenous communities  Staying in remote bush camps and nurse barracks  Northern lights and untouched wilderness in Manitoba’s far north  Waking up to temperatures around -60C (-76F)  Trucks refusing to start in extreme cold  “We were just not as prepared as we probably should have been for those temperatures.”  Using helicopters and float planes to reach remote areas  Conservation officers' role in wildfire operations  Long fire assignments and burnout challenges  Supporting firefighters with logistics and supplies  Why Manitoba has experienced severe wildfire conditions  Human-caused fires versus lightning-caused fires  Deep-burning peat and bog fires that can survive winter  Being part of a game warden family  Why so many Manitoba conservation officers meet their spouses through the job  Managing a long-distance conservation officer relationship  Building a family while advancing both careers  Moving from field work into headquarters leadership roles  Life on Manitoba’s endless prairie road system  Jessica’s favorite game warden story: a winter walleye-poaching stakeout  Surveillance in -45° temperatures  Trying not to sound like a “bull in a china shop” while sneaking into position  Catching poachers who had been using the same spot for years  “They were shocked.”  How consistent enforcement led to voluntary compliance  The value of the North American Game Warden Museum  Learning from other law enforcement museums across North America  The surprising success and size of the Game Warden Museum  “It’s just such a great career, great lifestyle.”  “I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life other than being a game warden.” Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分
  • 174 Chris Egan - With Tayton Keezer

    174 Chris Egan - With Tayton Keezer
    2026/06/25
    174 Chris Egan - With Tayton Keezer This episode brings us a fresh perspective as Conservation Law student Tayton Keezer steps behind the mic to interview retired New Hampshire CO Chris Egan. What starts as a simple student-to-officer conversation turns into a mix of mentorship, hard truths, and wild field stories, as Tayton connects what he’s learning in school to what the job really looks like in the field. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Iron Skillet Seasonings Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Here’s what we discuss:  Tayton stepping in as guest host and kicking things off with Chris  Chris’ early love for the outdoors and where it came from  Growing up around hunting, fishing, and camp culture with family  “I think it’s innate in every kid… it just needs to be fostered.”  Early influences from his dad and grandfather  Developing people skills at a young age by learning from others in the field  The importance of curiosity and asking questions  The best parts of the job, independence and building your own patrol days  “Patrolling woods and waters in an area that I love to be in”  Flexibility in choosing how to work, from boats to ATVs to foot patrol  Balancing independence with the structured nature of the role  Least favorite parts - including paperwork and detailed reporting  The reality that reports can become court evidence  The harder side of the job: fatalities, searches, and recoveries  “Those things don’t go away… they’re like a scar in your mind.”  How difficult calls can stay with you over time  Advice for young hunters and anglers entering the outdoors  Concerns about fewer kids spending time outside  “I just don’t understand how you could be bored outside.”  The mental health benefits of being outdoors  The joy and meaning the outdoors brought to Chris’ life  The balance of the job, rewarding one day and demanding the next  “Some days you shouldn’t be getting paid… other days you should be getting paid 10 times.”  Early interactions with wardens and how they shape perception of the role  Field techniques and tricks learned from other officers  A case involving illegal exotic animals inside a residence  Walking into what felt like a zoo inside someone’s home  A late-night Sasquatch call  “I had to respond to it without laughing.”  The risks of working in remote areas at night  A major poaching case involving a moose shot multiple times  The long investigation that went unsolved for years  A last-minute confession just before the statute of limitations expired  “I’m here to take responsibility for what I did.”  Accountability, personal change, and closure in that case  Chris’ approach to enforcement, firm but fair  The importance of maintaining relationships in small communities  How those relationships can impact safety and future cases  Conservation officers as a voice for wildlife  Encouragement for the next generation entering the field  Reflecting on a career built on passion, responsibility, and respect Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分
  • 173 Etienne Daigle – Quebec, Canada

    173 Etienne Daigle – Quebec, Canada
    2026/06/12
    173 Etienne Daigle – Quebec, Canada If you’ve ever wondered what game wardens deal with north of the border, this one delivers. From bear decoy busts to baby crocodiles in a bunker, “Agent de la faune” Etienne Daigle gives us a front row seat to wildlife enforcement in Quebec, Canada - and it’s anything but predictable. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Iron Skillet Seasonings Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Here’s what we discuss:  Starting the job at just 20 years old after switching from police academy to game warden training  “It’s two totally different jobs” - policing the woods vs the streets  Quebec wardens enforce fish, game, and trapping laws, not full police powers  Arresting suspects as a citizen in uniform before turning them over to police  First posting in Lac Saint-Jean - a remote territory with massive patrol areas  “People just don’t like bears” due to concerns about moose calves  His very first case - a bear decoy operation during closed season  Lying in a ditch as a hunter returns with his family  Waiting for a second shot to confirm intent  A plane flying overhead causes the hunter to panic  Moving the decoy’s head to trigger a reaction  “Dad, the bear is moving” leads to a second shot  Officers step in after clear evidence is established  “He truly thought it was a real bear.”  Covering areas with 10,000 plus lakes and hours-long patrol drives  Fishing opportunities - walleye, pike, and lake trout everywhere  Moose hunting rules - multiple hunters and shared tags required  “About a $2,500 fine” for illegal harvest  “The most dangerous animal is a moose with a calf.”  Transfer to a mining region brings more drug-related cases  “We are there for wildlife, but we deal with human problems too.”  Case involving a drug dealer with two baby crocodiles  Illegal possession of exotic animals without proper permits  Joint operation with provincial police  Planning entry into a single-access basement  Unexpected twist - the suspect’s father answers the door  Securing the scene and removing the animals safely  “Drugs and reptiles seem to go together.”  Roughly 300 officers covering all of Quebec  Balancing wildlife enforcement with real-world danger Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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