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Warden's Watch Podcast

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 wardens Wayne Saunders and John Nores.

2 DAYS AGO

Tyler & Chris Johnson – Alaska Bear Attack

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. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: Tyler’s dad Chris is a previous Warden’s Watch guest A father and son trip ahead of a planned move to Texas Working through dense brush, the pair emerge into tall grass Chris hears a guttural growl At the last moment, the bear pivots toward Tyler Tyler races to unholster his sidearm In seconds, the bear is on him At some point, he accidentally shoots his left leg “Oh… it has a collar.” Both men fire at the animal Immediate triage Tyler’s boot is filling with blood Chris applies a tourniquet to stop the bleeding Tyler calmly documents the aftermath Fifteen seconds Preparing the helicopter landing zone Rescue is almost two hours away Airlifted to Anchorage “Wow, this is beautiful. My leg hurts.” A gunshot wound on one leg, a large gash on the other Chris’ training had kicked in immediately Tyler had saved his father in a previous medical emergency “Now we’re even.” Remained in Alaska for treatment Takeaways: Always bring a trauma kit Twenty-four rounds were fired A small cub is found at the scene the next day The Garmin InReach was integral to rescue “Gunshot victim, bear mauling... and then the hospital staff just got me.” Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41 min
26 AUG

Tony Latham – Fire, Fish & Game and Fiction

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. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers 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 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 0m
11 AUG

Drew Milne – British Columbia, Canada

132 Drew Milne – British Columbia, Canada While deployed with the Canadian Armed Forces, Drew Milne picked up a book that inspired him to pursue his true calling and a new career as a conservation officer. Now, after almost two decades and multiple honors, he oversees the beautiful South Coast region of British Columbia, Canada, and teaches at the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy. We sit down with Drew at NAWEOA as he shares his passion for helping both recruits and field officers hone their skills through use of force training and de-escalation methods. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · Changing careers after six years with the CAF · Joined as a seasonal officer in 2008 · Three years assisting another agency in establishing a new enforcement wing · Learned about a park warden’s job while in a tank in Bosnia · An encounter with a CO back in Canada · Horseback in the Rocky Mountains: hang onto your hat! · A life-changing confrontation · Learning to lower the temperature · Body language matters as much as dialog · British Columbia’s CO uniform · The path to becoming a BC Conservation Officer · Worked at the 2010 Winter Olympics · The Yukon: helicopters, float planes, snowmobiles and wildlife · A sheep poaching case solved by lichen in a photo · BC’s Use of Force lead trainer – sharing lessons learned · Remaining calm and respectful, even in tense moments · “Who cares what happened before? Now is now.” · Personal connections are critical Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 min
25 JUL

Live from NAWEOA – with Drew Milne (BC), Kris MacCabe (ME) & Chris Gilkey (OH)

131 Live from NAWEOA – with Drew Milne (BC), Kris MacCabe (ME) & Chris Gilkey (OH) This episode finds us live at NAWEOA 2024 in in beautiful Penticton, BC with Maine’s Kris MacCabe, Chris Gilkey from Ohio, and Drew Milne of our host province, British Columbia, Canada. The guys sit down for a lively roundtable talk about their respective states and provinces, the beauty surrounding them, and of course, the incredible experience that is NAWEOA. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: Grizzlies, rams… and musk ox? A forest fire to the southwest Bears across the continent British Columbia’s strict bear hunting laws Much of BC is public land, filled with wildlife Ohio has far fewer bears Some people love BC bears, others very much do not Connecting and learning at NAWEOA Sharing commonalities and differences NAWEOA 2025: Erie, Pennsylvania The many microclimates of British Columbia “The Napa Valley of Canada.” Canadians really are that friendly Tim Hortons, maple syrup, Cheezies, and poutine “You guys don’t have Smarties?” Chris’ poutine plan: The Gilkey NAWEOA in one word Camaraderie, connection, and family Snakes! Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
13 JUL

Lukas Madsen – Alberta, Canada

130 Lukas Madsen – Alberta, Canada Ahead of NAWEOA 2024 in British Columbia, Canada, Wayne discusses warden life across the border with special guest Sgt. Lukas Madsen, a Fish & Wildlife officer in the neighboring province of Alberta. Sgt. Madsen discusses his path from growing up in the rugged beauty of the Northwest Territories to becoming a game warden, Alberta’s many outdoor opportunities, and shares a few adventures he’s had along the way. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · What Canadian accent? · Originally set out to become a biologist · Growing up in Yellowknife; one road north, one road south · Great Slave Lake is one of the deepest in Canada · Outdoor experience creates an advantage · Education never stops · Had to build experience to be hired full-time · Working as a park ranger - aka the Party Police · Adventures in bear trapping · Sometimes euthanasia is the only option · The Western Conservation Law Academy · “The best job in the world.” · Alberta has an abundance of wildlife · A couple of unethical outfitters · Wildlife crimes in another country can result in big problems · NAWEOA: “We all have the same stories.” · Always move forward, always try to do better Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59 min
30 JUN

Jason Blaylock – Mississippi – Officer-Involved Shooting

When an officer-involved shooting occurs, we often hear a lot about the victim, but what happens to the person who pulled the trigger? Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · Officer-involved shooting: no one knew how to handle it · Systemic problems · You’re never the same person · One trauma can be a huge setback · Fit for duty · Stigma created by the word “homicide” in media · Called to investigate a suspected night hunter · Suspect fired at a citizen · The chase · Suspect stops, then rams Blaylock’s truck and flees · Vehicle does not stop at a roadblock · Suspect again rams officers’ vehicles · “I’m not making it home tonight.” · Less a decision than a reaction · Driver was a 15-year-old male · Praying for the driver · A helpless, solitary feeling · Driver recovered, and was later convicted only of night hunting · Officer Blaylock is immediately cleared of wrongdoing · Months of interviews and uncertainty · A single counselling session · “You have to talk about it. You cannot hold it in.” · Nearly eleven months off work · Stress and its impacts on the body · The entire family is affected · Friends - and even fellow officers - don’t know what to say · Law enforcement, PTSD and alcoholism · It’s okay to not be tough · Subjects went on to commit more felonies · “We don’t know how to handle needing a helping hand.” · The importance of being proactive · Learning what to expect, how to heal, and how to help Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49 min
18 JUN

Father & Sons - with Bill, Wayne, and Aaron Saunders

Bill Saunders' legacy is a testament to the enduring bond between family and nature. His love for the wilderness, deeply instilled in his sons, has blossomed into a tradition that transcends generations. This Father's Day, we explore their story; it's a legacy of living off the land, teaching the next generation to hunt ethically, and nurturing a passion that would one day set a young man on a familiar career path. A family's tradition, flourishing under the canopy of the great outdoors. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: Dad grew up fishing and hunting Snakes! The story of the cowboy in the woods Growing up on roadkill “I’d arrest Mom if I had to.” Adventures with Uncle Warren Learning never to waste a resource The deer that kept standing up Aaron’s first deer Bonding with your kids in the outdoors Hunting hazards: hand injuries and dented tailgates The duck that crash landed Walking through the woods with your kids; it’s about the experience Wildlife populations have changed over the years “If you’re gonna shoot it, you’re gonna eat it.” Porcupines and perch eggs Being related to a game warden can sometimes change your point of view The outdoor legacy continues in Wayne and Aaron’s children Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
23 MAY

Jason Blaylock - Mississippi

With record-high wildlife populations, Mississippi’s generous bag limits make it an attractive destination for hunters of all kinds, and game wardens are busy almost year-round. After 23 years with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), Lt. Jason Blaylock has made substantial contributions to wildlife conservation and law enforcement in the Magnolia State, and was recently named the National Wild Turkey Federation Conservation Officer of the Year by the MDWFP. Lt. Blaylock joined us at NAWEOA. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · Mississippi wardens are busy with game issues for much of the year · Working the famous river · Close to 200 officers in MS · Passing knowledge to the next generation of officers · Teaching methods have changed with technology advancements · Started school in a pre-med program · “I can’t see myself not being outside.” · A coincidence that led to a career · Many rural game wardens are ‘the’ local law enforcement · Opening day is like Christmas · Snakes! · MS game wardens used to sell licenses from their trucks and homes · Bag limits in Mississippi · No deer tags required · 250+ spotlighting cases · 13-year-old night hunters · Thanksgiving 2017: an unforgettable night hunting case · The repeat, repeat, repeat young offender · Suppressors are becoming more common in MS · Technology advancements are changing the way game wardens do business · The diversity of Mississippi provides a multitude of opportunities Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min

03/03/2019

And THIS is Warden's Watch...

Join me Game Warden Wayne Saunders and other game wardens on our adventures protecting wildlife, saving lives, and having fun while serving the public and the natural resources of our planet. Hear tales you will barely believe about encounters with poachers, wildlife investigations, murder investigations, near death experiences, search and rescues missions, and wildlife interactions from Game Wardens around the county and the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 wardens Wayne Saunders and John Nores.

Creator

Wayne Saunders / John Nores
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

197
Rating

Clean
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