Get ready – a new series featuring real game warden stories is coming to the Outdoor Channel! Premiering in the US on Friday, February 14th at 9:30pm EST, Wardens: Case Files will feature game wardens recounting some of their most unforgettable cases, complete with gripping reenactments. I am honored to be the first guest. We sit down with host Randy Nelson and producer Kayla Schoen for a look at this exciting new show. You won’t want to miss it!

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·       A new game warden show on the Outdoor Channel

·       Based on Randy Nelson’s book, The Wildest Hunt

·       “Every warden probably has a book of stories.”

·       Game wardens are great storytellers

·       Tales from the serious to the silly

·       Show format is “similar to a fireside chat.”

·       A picnic gone wrong…

·       Show will promote poaching awareness

·       Many cases have been made by tips from the public

·       “If you see something, say something.”

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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Despite having been on the job since just 2020, Georgia Game Warden KP Boatright has received multiple accolades, including the Public Safety Act of Heroism award for rescuing a drowning hunter at great personal risk. We caught up with KP as he accepted the prestigious NAWEOA Torch Award, presented to new officers who demonstrate exceptional ability and initiative. Join us for a chat with another rising star from Georgia DNR!

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Here’s what we discuss:

·       NAWEOA Torch Award winner

·       Using social media for investigations

·       A suspicious alligator trapper leads to multiple charges

·       “The Swiss Army knife of law enforcement.”

·       Assisting fellow law enforcement officers

·       An online aptitude test suggests a career path

·       “Boneheaded” teenage behavior causes a slight delay

·       A supportive chain of command

·       The importance of different perspectives

·       People generally want to talk if you make them comfortable

·       An upcoming wedding!

·       The ‘dead’ alligator that blinked

·       “You never know what you’re gonna come across.”

·       Lake Seminole: Georgia’s best kept secret

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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In late 2023, an 18-point trophy whitetail buck was taken illegally in Ohio. After an intense, high-profile investigation, several men pleaded guilty and were sentenced. The ringleader of the group also pled guilty and was sentenced this week to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay a combined $43,000 in penalties. 

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Hunt Regs App: Stay Legal. Strike Smart – With Ben Martin

Hunt Regs is a powerful mobile app that allows sportsmen to quickly determine hunting regulations for

their specific location and target species. This free-to-try app also allows hunters to journal target

sightings while automatically recording detailed conditions, enabling users to easily track movement

patterns and create a comprehensive “Smart Strike” plan - all designed to produce a successful and legal

hunt. Co-creator Ben Martin joins us for a deep dive into this one-of-a-kind tool, available now on the

AppStore.

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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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136 Operation Night Cat with Ron Arsenault & Kevin Bronson – New Hampshire

It started with a single game camera trained on an illegal bait site. Evidence recovered from that camera would ultimately lead to a lengthy multi-agency investigation, and the arrest of a ring of poachers who would trade hundreds of photos and videos of their multiple illegal harvests. In this episode, New Hampshire COs Ron Arsenault and Sgt. Kevin Bronson break down the story of “Operation Night Cat.”

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Here’s what we discuss:

·        Upcoming YouTube channel featuring NH game wardens

·        Investigation began as an illegal deer baiting case

·        Cell phone pictures reveal a protected bobcat shot at night

·        US Fish & Wildlife is brought in

·        Multiple search warrants are executed

·        A mountain of digital evidence reveals several suspects

·        Poaching activities were incredibly well-documented

·        “It was like they had a camera crew.”

·        One suspect attempts to hide a cell phone… but is foiled by K9 Winni

·        Bobcat, deer, crows, fisher, coyotes, and foxes were all targeted

·        Speed and coordination are key when executing warrants

·        The importance of preservation letters to prevent destruction of evidence

·        Poaching also occurred in other states, more charges could be pending

·        Five people were arrested, charged with over 50 night hunting violations alone

·        Felony charges were also laid

·        County attorneys were integral to these cases

·        Local sportsmen were “appalled, and wanted to help.”

·        Poaching is still prevalent and ongoing

·        “One guy may start, but it takes a team to get a win.”

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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135 Whooping Crane Shootings with Emily Long – Oklahoma 

In late 2021, members of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation responded to a report that would lead to a nearly two-year, multi-departmental investigation into the shooting deaths of four whooping cranes, one of the rarest and most endangered birds in North America. In this episode, Wildlife Investigations Specialist Emily Long, whose dedication and meticulous work on this case earned her the title of 2024 IWC Game Warden of the Year, details the story.

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Producer: Jay Ammann

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Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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In addition to leading SecureIt, Kubiniec hosts a TV show called Agents of Change on the Sportsman Channel, where he highlights innovation in the firearms and outdoor industries.

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134 Tyler & Chris Johnson – Alaska Bear Attack 

While hunting in Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula in August, Tyler Johnson and his father were suddenly charged by a large brown bear. Despite being seriously injured and accidently shot through the leg, the seasoned outdoorsman calmly filmed a video documenting the attack while waiting for rescue. Tyler and his dad join us to share their harrowing story.

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Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

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Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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133 Tony Latham – Fire, Fish & Game and Fiction

Tony Latham is an author known for his engaging stories drawn from his extensive experience as an Idaho game warden and years spent fighting wildfires in Alaska. His career has been as adventurous as the characters in his books - including a lengthy undercover operation documented in his 2012 debut novel, Trafficking: A Memoir of an Undercover Game Warden. Now, several books later, he sits down to discuss his rich background, current projects, and more.

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Here’s what we discuss:

·       Grew up dreaming of becoming a game warden, just like his great uncle

·       From fighting wildfires in Alaska to 22 years as an Idaho game warden

·       Helped a local warden with a poaching case in high school

·       “I was in awe of that truck.”

·       Early warden experiences laid the foundation for undercover work

·       A deadly poisoning case

·       A lawyer’s gamble that paid off – for law enforcement

·       Began writing after retirement

·       First book was a short guide to examining and matching firearms evidence

·       Fight or flight mode in undercover officers

·       The challenge of writing fiction after years of factual case reports

·       Game wardens never quite retire

·       Writing can bring unexpected rewards

·       A sneak peek at the latest work in progress: The Charley Cove series

·       Wildlife crime is often tied to more serious crimes

·       If you see something, say something – always

·       Returning home to 26 “hot tips”

·       Sharing skills learned

·       Chasing wildfire in Alaska

·       “I wanted to be a game warden.”

·       Getting into undercover work

·       Uniformed one week, undercover the next

·       The prolific poacher who would not say ‘elk’

·       Most cases can be handled by uniformed officers

·       Visit Tony online

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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