Originally from Western New York, Ethan Justinger packed up and moved to Utah at just 22 to pursue

his dream of being a game warden in the West. Now on the job with the Utah Division of Wildlife

Resources for 5 years, Ethan sits down with Wayne to share his passion for elk hunting, conservation

law, and the spectacular beauty surrounding them.

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Here’s what we discuss:

 The elk hunt that changed everything

 Elevation sickness and bull elk bugling

 Hunters are conservationists

 A fitness test at altitude – during a forest fire

 “One of the greatest jobs on earth.”

 Driving from New York to Utah

 Adventuring every day

 A late-night tip after a long day

 Elk poacher was on private property

 Carcass covered in sticks and logs

 Evidence on a GoPro™

 More evidence on a cell phone

 A false blood trail

 Case resulted in a felony conviction and a 14-year suspension

 Mistakes happen, but it’s important to learn and share to help others

 Mountain snow in July

 Tough winters result in healthier populations in the long term

 Utah scenery stuns visitors and locals alike

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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