Warden's Watch

From the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA, we catch up with New Hampshire Fish & Game CO Cole LeTourneau, at the show promoting careers in wildlife and resource protection, and recruiting for his home agency.

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Here’s what we discuss:

·        New Hampshire is hiring!

·        Working on the coast

·        Coastal wardens are deputized for Federal enforcement

·        New Hampshire’s many fishing and hunting options

·        More open access land than many states

·        Contentious trail cameras

·        New regulations for tree stands

·        Many landowners will post permission and guidelines on their property

·        An unforgettable poaching case

·        “I killed seven deer.”

·        A dumped deer leg… with a registration seal

·        Persistence paid off

·        Cole’s background

·        No one’s path to becoming a game warden is the same

·        “If this is your dream, you can get here.”

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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Fans of Joe Pickett rejoiced at the news that the 24th offering in the bestselling series would be available in early 2024. Now on the eve of the book’s release, celebrated author CJ Box returns to Warden’s Watch to discuss “Three-Inch Teeth”, a pulse-pounding tale that sees Joe join Wyoming Game & Fish’s Predator Attack Team on the hunt for a rampaging killer grizzly - but in true Box style, the bear may not be the biggest threat in the high country.

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Here’s what we discuss:

·        Inspiration for the latest book

·        Unprovoked bear attacks seem to be on the rise

·        A tragic ambush that killed an experienced guide

·        Same bear attacked the investigators’ helicopter

·        Investigators could not determine any reason for the animal's aggression

·        Public safety vs. wildlife conservation

·        Wyoming Game & Fish’s Predator Attack Team

·        Bear attacks can happen quickly

·        Book raises thought-provoking ethical questions

·        A landmark corner crossing case in Wyoming

·        The mythology of bears

·         An update on the Joe Pickett television series

·        Incorporating technical accuracy into the story

·        “Three-Inch Teeth” will be available in hardcopy and digital formats

·        Preorder and find book tour dates at cjbox.net

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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Warden News - January 2024

Pennsylvania: Drone case

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/pa-man-first-cited-recovering-deer-drone-lawmaker-proposes-change/521-001ae710-0f20-488e-88b2-baca39e45f36

Alaska: Hunters Pay 'Deerly' for Violations

Alaska Wildlife Troopers, along with assistance from US Forest Service Law Enforcement, increased their enforcement presence during the Southern Southeast Sitka Blacktail deer “rut” in early November of 2023. This operation included the use of increased manpower, 12 patrol vehicles, 4 patrol vessels, 5 artificial wildlife, and a lot of rain gear. The program targeted two main areas of concern that the public has made complaints about over the last couple of years: Spotlighting and shooting from the roadway, and resulted in multiple charges.

Southeast hunters pay deerly for violations in large-scale joint state-federal operation | Juneau Empire

New Hampshire: Hiker Recovered from Mount Guyot

Hiker Recovered from Mount Guyot – NH Fish and Game Department (nhfishgame.com)

Montana: Eagle investigation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/14/montana-bald-eagles-killed-simon-paul-travis-branson/

Wyoming: Retired US Forest Service officer convicted of six felonies.

https://oilcity.news/crime/2023/12/12/powell-man-convicted-for-defrauding-the-u-s-forest-service/

Virginia: Duck Poachers Caught After Posting to Social Media

Poachers Who Shot 100-Plus Ducks Over Bait Posted Pile Pics, Got Caught (outdoorlife.com)

Georgia: Officials searching for people wanted for questioning after fish hatchery damaged

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/officials-searching-people-wanted-questioning-after-georgia-fish-hatchery-damaged/75OAKR3XPNC53J6Q7MI3SIYNTY/

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Since its inception in 1984, International Game Warden Magazine has become known as the industry standard trade publication for wildlife professionals worldwide. Published in association with the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association (NAWEOA), each quarterly issue is jam packed with features ranging from emerging technologies and detailed case investigations to book reviews and recipes. In this episode, editor Marshall Nych highlights some of the first-rate content you’ll receive when you subscribe.

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Here’s what we discuss:

·        Submitted first story to the magazine in 2010

·        Joined IGW staff in 2015, became editor in 2021

·        Full-time teacher, part-time Deputy Game Warden (Ret.)

·        Game wardens have the best stories, they just need to be told

·        Each issue has a theme

·        Regular features include:

o  Front Lines

o  Behind the Badge

o  Timber-Tech

o  Technology Toolbox

o  Voices From Abroad

o  Marshall Law

o  International Digest

o  book reviews, agency profiles, wild game recipes, and more!

·        Available in both hard copy and digital subscriptions

·        Anyone can subscribe on the IGWM website

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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Our first return guest on the Thin Green Line Podcast, Bill Bodner!

Bill Bodner is a recently retired law enforcement official known for his work with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the United States. He served as the Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's Los Angeles Field Division. In this role, Bodner was responsible for leading DEA operations in seven counties of Southern California, focusing on combating drug trafficking and related crimes.

His career with the DEA spans several years and includes various positions, where he has been involved in drug enforcement operations, investigations, and policy development. Bodner's expertise and leadership in drug law enforcement have made him a notable figure in the field, especially in the context of addressing drug-related issues in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. His work often involves collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and community organizations to combat drug trafficking and abuse.

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The Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is the Canadian equivalent to both the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and like the US agencies, ECCC is responsible for the protection and conservation of both the environment and wildlife for future generations. As a Law Enforcement Specialist and Operations Manager for ECCC, Martin Thabault’s responsibilities can extend from the Artic, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans to the longest undefended border in the world. 

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Credits

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Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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Warden News 12-23

Headless Poached Deer

https://www.wibw.com/2023/11/27/headless-buck-found-over-thanksgiving-weekend-spurs-hunt-poacher/

Bobcat- Mountain Lion hunting ban

https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-mountain-lion-bobcat-hunting-ban/

Duck Hunter Saved 

https://jcpost.com/posts/9072b71d-6939-473d-b6f8-96e2c793df91

DEC Deer Poaching 

https://www.news10.com/news/greene-county/deer-poaching-incident-under-investigation-in-greene-county/

Moose

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3247622147170/soldotna-man-pleads-guilty-to-improper-harvest-of-bull-moose?_f=app_share&s=i4&pd=0GcVPKOx&lang=en_US&send_time=1701349449&trans_data=%7B%22platform%22%3A0%2C%22cv%22%3A%2223.48.2.3%22%2C%22languages%22%3A%22en%22%7D

Interpol 

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/eggs-primates-ivory-seized-wildlife-trafficking/

PA-Drone

https://www.lancasterfarming.com/country-life/outdoors/drone-operator-charged-by-pennsylvania-game-commission-in-sting-operation/article_4324f05a-a0ee-11ee-9ab7-3bdf5d9c7aaa.html

Hollywood Buck

https://richmond.com/news/local/crime/charges-pending-against-virginia-hunter-in-killing-of-beloved-hollywood-cemetery-buck/article_a864dd9e-9e79-11ee-8643-e3dee794676f.html

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Mustafa Speaks is an American actor, writer, and producer, known for his roles in the Netflix series "Seven Seconds," the USA Network series "Unsolved," and the Spectrum original series "Joe Pickett." He played Nate Romanowski in "Joe Pickett," a master falconer and special forces officer. In addition to his acting career, Speaks is also known for his work as a producer and writer. He has a background in marine and environmental science, having earned a B.S. in the field from Hampton University, and was recognized for his groundbreaking work with shark behavior before transitioning to show business. Speaks also had a brief stint in football before moving on to pursue acting, where he found success and a passion for the arts. He has been in the entertainment industry for over fifteen years and sees himself as a creator, hustler, and entrepreneur, with plans to expand his career into directing.

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Roy Brown was a Federal Conservation Law Enforcement officer for over 30 years, most of which he spent as a Special Agent Criminal Investigator with postings in Montana, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah and finally Wyoming. Working with a variety of state, local, and federal agencies to fight wildlife crime, he has been a certified firearms instructor and armorer, criminal investigator, and taught crime scene investigation techniques both at home and in Southern Africa.

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Here’s what we discuss:

·        Launched career on a Montana wildlife refuge

·        Preserving the white bison

·        “Cowboy stuff” and a shrewd horse

·        Waterfowl enforcement in Tennessee

·        The dirty dozen

·        Not all marijuana growers are clever…

·        Sticks should never slither

·        5000 applications for ten positions

·        Rooting out illegal snake dealers in Southern Utah

·        A dream job in Wyoming

·        Reintroducing the gray wolf to Yellowstone created conflict with ranchers

·        Mysterious wildlife deaths: things are often not what they seem

·        Some uncomfortably close grizzly encounters

·        Grizzlies hear well, but their eyesight is not great

·        Non-residents must have a guide to hunt in Wyoming

·        Teaching crime scene investigation in Africa

·        Some experiences stay with you

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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Warden’s News November 2023

Upstate NY hunters charged with illegally spotlighting deer - newyorkupstate.com

https://billingsgazette.com/outdoors/wyoming-warden-report-violations-wyoming-game-and-fish-hunting-fishing/article_b114e0c8-737d-11ee-815b-37f3b98cf263.html

https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/wildlife-management/walleye-tournament-cheater-is-also-a-deer-poacher

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