Warden's Watch

By Wayne Saunders / John NoresSports Science True Crime Wilderness Nature

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Warden's Watch episodes

April 07, 2022 W03 Snowshoe Hare with Alexej Sirén
In this episode of Warden’s Watch WILD, we meet Alexej Sirén, a Maine-based biologist and postdoctoral researcher, and arguably an authority on many large and small mammals in the northeastern US. In this episode, Alexej discusses his work studying the snowshoe hare, including how their range and numbers affect a surprising variety of plants and animals, and the specific challenges climate change has created for the population.

Read more about Alexej’s work with snowshoe hares here: NH Wildlife Journal - Mad as a March Hare

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Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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March 31, 202283 Jonathan Demler - New Hampshire
In this episode, Wayne sits down with New Hampshire Conservation Officer Jonathan Demler. A highly decorated US Army veteran, Demler and his family moved to New Hampshire eight years ago when he joined Fish & Game after a distinguished military career which included three tours in Afghanistan. Listen as Jon describes what led him to a career in the outdoors, how his experience in the armed forces has contributed to his success at Fish & Game, and in a Warden’s Watch first, answers questions from our Patreon members.

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Here’s what we discuss:
Appearing on North Woods Law: quality over quantity
Balancing work and family
Transition from military life
“A little bit of luck, but a lot of perseverance.”
Coming to New Hampshire
The problem solvers
Changes in US military focus
Experience in Afghanistan helped prepare for mountains of NH
Do COs need to periodically requalify with firearms?
Dealing with sick and injured animals
Tough days
Not all wildlife rescues are successful
Every day can hold a surprise
The most gratifying part of the job
Working hours can be flexible
The importance of community

Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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1 hr 11 min
March 24, 2022 W02 Canada Lynx with Jill Kilborn
Warden’s Watch WILD is back with wildlife biologist Jill Kilborn discussing her work studying the elusive Canada lynx. At about three feet long and anywhere from 15 to 30 pounds, Canada lynx are at least twice the size of the average house cat. Often recognized by their pointed ears and large, furry paws, which help them travel over deep snow and leave a distinctive “ice cream cone” print, Canada lynx are considered an endangered species in New Hampshire, but biologists have been taking steps to ensure a healthy and successful population, and it looks like their efforts are paying off.

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Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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18 min
March 17, 202282 Col. Clyde Warner - PA Fish & Boat Commission
With more than 86,000 miles of streams and rivers, 4,000 inland lakes and ponds, and 120 miles of coastal waters, there is no shortage of opportunities for a career on the waters of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Director of the PFBC Bureau of Law Enforcement Col. Clyde Warner describes the commonwealth’s recruiting initiative, the many advantages of joining his agency, and much more.

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Here’s what we discuss:
Can Waterway Conservation Officers deal with Game Commission issues?
All officers are cross-trained
Officers from both agencies help each other
Stocking 3.2 million trout
The importance of fish hatcheries
NASBLA accreditation and cadet training
The importance of boating skills
Taking action against black market reptile & amphibian sales
Dual agencies allow each to focus on their respective mandates
Implementing recruitment program to increase candidate pool
“It doesn’t get any better than this”
Unexpected perks and advantages

Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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23 min
March 17, 202281 Rachel Thurner-Diaz - PA Fish & Boat Commission
Rachel Thurner-Diaz is just the seventh woman to serve as a Pennsylvania Waterways Conservation Officer. Although she grew up fishing, hunting, and boating, she didn’t opt for a career in the outdoors until she’d started down a different path. Today, after seven years, two kids, and being honored as PFBC’s Officer of the year in 2020, Thurner-Diaz knows she’s exactly where she’s meant to be.

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Here’s what we discuss:
Growing up in the outdoors
The path to becoming a Waterways Conservation Officer
First week of work is the busiest of the year
Field training on the water
Four female officers statewide
Family life and flexible scheduling
Fish stocking is a public event
What is float stocking?
Golden rainbow trout
FishBoatPA app displays where fish are being stocked
Non-residents can take boat safety courses
Community outreach
Environmental law enforcement
Snakes!
No current illegal exotic animal regulations
Working patrol until just before giving birth
Flexibility to find your niche
PFBC command structure
Trout stockers don’t eat much trout

Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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42 min
March 17, 202280 Tim Schaeffer - Executive Director, PA Fish & Boat Commission
Pennsylvania may have been named for its woodlands, but the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission believes the waters are the real attraction. Tim Schaeffer is the Executive Director of the PFBC, the agency dedicated to protecting, conserving and enhancing the Commonwealth’s aquatic resources, and providing fishing and boating opportunities for everyone. Join us as Tim describes the agency’s mission and its many public outreach initiatives - including a popular volunteer fish stocking program - and a mobile app that provides users a one-stop portal to the many activities the Keystone State’s waters have to offer.

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Here’s what we discuss:
What is the Fish & Boat Commission?
Agencies complement each other
Founding Fish
Volunteer fish stocking program
“You can’t beat Spring in PA”
FishBoatPA mobile app
“Spend more time fishing, less time worrying about where to get a license”
Always looking to do things better
Online/web-based coupled with in-person courses
Trout in the Classroom
Cold weather life jacket law
Life jackets are more comfortable than ever
How to fit a life jacket
The importance of clean waterways
Fishing with the family

Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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38 min
March 10, 2022 TGL026 John Hayes - Taxidermist
Hayes Taxidermy Studio is an established wildlife taxidermy studio located in Northwest Montana; owned and operated by John Hayes. Hayes has more than 20 years of experience in his profession. All of our taxidermy work is done in his studio in Libby, Montana. Hayes Taxidermy Studio has been John Nores's exclusive wildlife artist since 2005 having captured over 40 of his most rewarding conservation memories from around the world. John Hayes's entire team share an ethos of top quality work, attention to detail, excellent customer service and a passion for artistic additions like unique habitat and authentic wildlife behavior traits in their projects. As part of our nation’s Thin Green Line, Hayes and his team are staunch promoters of wildlife conservation and natural resource protection worldwide.
Sorry, they don't do pets.
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1 hr 13 min
March 03, 2022W01 Jillian Kilborn - Wildlife Biologist
Welcome to Warden’s Watch WILD, where we feature short conversations with wildlife professionals from all over North America and beyond. In our first episode, Wayne introduces us to Jillian Kilborn, a Wildlife Biologist for New Hampshire Fish & Game who has researched and tracked the American marten for nearly twenty years.

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Here’s what we discuss:
The inspiration for podcasting
The pine marten project
Working with trappers
Marten habitat and population
What is a marten?
Removed from state list of threatened species
Resource competition with fisher
Where to find American marten

Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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17 min
March 03, 2022 W00 Our Sponsor: Josh Dagnese, Village Gun Store
Podcasts like ours couldn’t exist without the generous support of sponsors. Warden’s Watch couldn’t be more proud to introduce Josh Dagnese, owner of The Village Gun Store in Whitefield, New Hampshire, and the primary sponsor of our new WILD series. The Village Gun Store has been a northern New Hampshire staple for nearly 50 years, and when Josh – the son of a gun dealer himself - left the Army and found out it was for sale, he jumped at the chance to become part of American history.

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Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Cover Art: Ashley Hannett
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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19 min
February 24, 2022 079 Chad Eyler - PA Game Commission: Command Staff
In our final installment from the PA Game Commission, Wayne sits down with PGC Special Permits Division Chief Chad Eyler. Besides being an administrator for Pennsylvania’s Operation Game Thief program and the architect of one of the most successful wildlife crime reporting lines in the US, he also has the unique perspective of having worked for all three state conservation agencies. In this episode, Chad explains the formation, structure, and funding of the agency, the Deputy Game Warden program, and much more.

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Here’s what we discuss:
·        A good game warden story
·        Leader in wildlife forensics
·        Forensics skills can apply to all aspects of the job
·        Formation of the Game Commission
·        Refuges and ranges
·        Game lands help fund the agency
·        Low-cost hunting and trapping licenses
·        Explaining the Deputy Warden program
·        Almost a hobby
·        Hundreds of thousands of hunters
·        Keeping the agency moving forward
·        Issued a typewriter and a revolver
·        Refocusing priorities and adapting with the times
·        “It literally takes my breath away”

Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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47 min

About Warden's Watch

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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…