Warden's Watch

By Wayne Saunders / John Nores

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 ... more

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March 25, 2021056 The Case of Kate Matrosova Part III Featuring Mark Ober, Bob Mancini, and Matt Holmes
At 32 years old, Kate Matrosova hiked the Presidential Mountain Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire carrying light gear for a day hike. Unfortunately, she never made it out alive. Rescue teams attempted to reach her after she activated her communications device, but to no avail. Kate Matrosova was discovered a day later.
Lieutenant Mark Ober is the Lieutenant for District 1 with the New Hampshire Fish and Game. He frequently responds to hikers in distress and develops search and rescue missions to find them. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Dive Team. In this episode, he discusses the mission to find Kate, the difficulties surrounding it, and his role as a supervisor.
Bob Mancini is an award-winning Conservation Officer in New Hampshire. He has been a member of the advanced search & rescue team, dive team, honor guard team and K-9 team. He was also a regular on Northwoods Law. He speaks of his role in the rescue for Kate.
Matt Holmes is a New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officer. He was also a regular on Northwoods Law, and is part of rescue operations. In this episode, he discusses the attempted resume of Kate Matrosova with the rest of the rescue team.
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Start of Lt. Mark Ober interview
Matt and Bob: goal to get to coordinates
Half mile off trail to get to coordinates, meet with MRS team
Too cold to function
Matt and Bob stay for backup, MRS team moves in
When she wasn’t found at coordinates, everyone moves back down
Start of Bob Mancini interview
Decided to patrol on snowmobile
Raced back to get essential gear
Disbelief of how someone could be out
My “Oh Shit!” bag
Forgot to change my socks
We were prepared to do what was required
Utilized snowmobiles and then hiked
Fight the inner demons to try and save a life
Propane in stove froze
Hot water would have been like hitting the lottery
Should have slowed down and been a better teammate
Matt’s headlamp
Wayne’s rule: don’t call me the night before
Stay on scene on the trail, MRS goes to beacon
Loud and steady wind
Even if we knew where she was, it might have been a critical incident
Kate was an accomplished hiker
Gear has became better
Start of Matt Holmes interview
Predicted to be bad weather for a while
On snowmobile patrolling all day
Coldest and most dangerous rescue
Eyes are on the mountains
Wind blowing over the summits
Glad to be in my cruiser
At first I was angry: salt in an open wound
Carrying gear for overnight stays
Sun goes down, temperature goes down
Glen’s issues: it wasn’t his night
Matt was the leader of the operation
We had to function as a team to do things we usually did alone
One team to bushwack to point, another on the trail
Barely got stoves lit, water couldn’t boil
All layers were on
If something went wrong, will have to build a shelter
Nobody wanted to stop
MRS team stayed, the rest moved out
I feel good about what we did
Plenty of reasons to not send anyone that night
Feelings softened toward Kate over time
Perfect storm of cold and wind

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Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
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1h 18min
March 18, 2021 TGL013 Cindy Stites
Cindy Stites is the Director of Education for the Hunt to Eat project, a hunting apparel and education company built on community, real food, and conservation. She is a hunter, angler, and budding conservationist. She cares deeply for the animals she pursues and works hard to ensure that the generations to come will have the same opportunities that Cindy has now.
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1h 16min
March 11, 2021 055 The Case of Kate Matrosova Part II featuring Lt. Mark Ober and CO Glen Lucas
Lieutenant Mark Ober is the Lieutenant for District 1 with the New Hampshire Fish and Game. He frequently responds to hikers in distress and develops search and rescue missions to find them. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Dive Team. In this episode, he discusses the mission to find Kate, the difficulties surrounding it, and his role as a supervisor.

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52min
March 04, 2021 TGL012 Barry Kerch - Part II
Here's Part II with Barry Kerch! Barry may have made a living as the drummer for the band Shinedown, but outside of the world of rock and roll, Barry is a dedicated conservationist and hunter. Growing up in the south he developed a deep love of the outdoors. When Barry isn't smashing beats on a drum kit, you'll deep in the woods exchanging the drumsticks for bow and arrow.
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57min
February 25, 2021 054 The Case of Kate Matrosova Part I featuring Ty Gagne
Kate Matrosova was a highly experienced hiker from Southern Siberia, Russia. Though she worked for many firms on Wall Street, she also had a passion for the outdoors. She had a passion for climbing big mountains such as Kilimanjaro and McKinley, and was an active marathon runner. At 32 years old, she hiked the Presidential Mountain Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire carrying light gear for a day hike. Unfortunately, she never made it out alive.

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1h 16min
February 18, 2021 TGL011 Barry Kerch - Part I
Barry Kerch may have made a living as the drummer for the band Shinedown, but outside of the world of rock and roll, Barry is a dedicated conservationist and hunter. Growing up in the south he developed a deep love of the outdoors. When Barry isn't smashing beats on a drum kit, you'll deep in the woods exchanging the drumsticks for bow and arrow.
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55min
February 11, 2021 053 Carlos Gomez - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife - Part II
Carlos Gomez, a retired Game Warden for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, sits down with Wayne in the continuation of his interview. Though now retired after a 41 year career, Carlos is still an active outdoorsman and a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation. In this episode, they discuss cases Carlos has been involved with and his interactions with other wardens.

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1h 9min
January 28, 2021 052 Carlos Gomez - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife - Part I
Carlos Gomez spent 41 years as a game warden in the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation - 34 years serving Tulsa County and 7 years serving in Oklahoma County. He is the only game warden in Oklahoma's history to spend his entire career in urban areas. Despite this, his time was filled with hunting and fishing interactions, as well as education of the public. In his retirement, he actively enjoys the outdoors and regularly attends meetings with conservation clubs.

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1h 14min
January 19, 2021 TGL010 Christina Bobb
Christina Bobb is a news reporter for One America News focused on news from Washington DC and the current Administration. Christina was the Executive Secretary for Homeland Security, served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps, and was a civil litigation attorney in the San Diego area. In addition, Ms Bobb holds a B.A. from Arizona State University, an M.B.A. from San Diego State University, a J.D. from California Western School of Law, and an L.L.M. in National Security Law from Georgetown University Law Center. Christina reported from Washington as the riots unfolded in recent weeks at the nation's Capitol.
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1h 6min
January 07, 2021 051 Brian Albert - Maryland DNR
After 28 years, Capt. Brian Albert has retired, but that doesn’t mean he’s done working. Brian spent time in the Air Force and then became a Ranger with Maryland's Eastern Shore. He also worked as a Public Information Officer and was in charge of a criminal investigations division during his career. Despite retirement, Brian is heavily involved with Maryland's International Wildlife Crimestoppers and other conservation organizations.

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1h 7min

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