In this episode, we talk with Sgt. Blake Patterson, a Conservation Officer from Swan River, Manitoba, and President of the North American Game Warden Museum. Blake shares insights from his 17 years in the field and discusses the museum’s role in honoring game wardens and conservation officers across North America.

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Here’s what we discuss:

·       The museum is a place every game warden should visit

·       Joined board in 2010

·       It’s elk hunting season in Manitoba!

·       A unique moose lottery fundraiser

·       Manitoba moose population decline

·       “I’ve seen those game warden shows. I know I’m done.”

·       Fun regional expressions

·       The Fallen Officer Memorial Service

·       Many museum exhibits feature seized items

·       Antique snow machines and hand-powered rail cars

·       Always looking for older tools of the trade, uniforms and paraphernalia

·       Potential interactive exhibit featuring fallen officer biographies

·       A night hunting helicopter chase

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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