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Ep 3 - PA Waterways Conservation Officer Luke Walter


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In this episode, we host Luke Walter, a waterways conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, as he discusses his role and the differences between the Fish and Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. We talk about the training process for becoming a waterways conservation officer and the various activities and responsibilities involved in the job, his experiences educating the public about fishing and enforcing fishing regulations, as well as the process of trout stocking in Pennsylvania. We also discuss his role in fish stocking, monitoring pollutants, and enforcing fishing and boating regulations. He shares his experiences dealing with illegal fishing practices and the challenges of managing crowded fishing areas and the use of technology, such as trail cameras and the OnX Hunt app, in his work. Luke offers advice for those interested in becoming waterways conservation officers and shares his own passion for hunting and fishing

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Get Out PodcastBy Spencer Mankin, James Kincaid, Billy Newland