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Warden"s Watch

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 wardens Wayne Saunders and John Nores.

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82 Col. Clyde Warner - PA Fish & Boat Commission

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2022/03/17

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. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a

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81 Rachel Thurner-Diaz - PA Fish & Boat Commission

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/03/17

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. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a

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80 Tim Schaeffer - Executive Director, PA Fish & Boat...

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/03/17

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

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TGL026 John Hayes - Taxidermist

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/03/10

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

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W01 Jillian Kilborn - Wildlife Biologist

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/03/03

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. Our Sponsor: The Village Gun Store Here’s what we discuss: The inspiration for podcasting The pine marten project Working with trappers Marten habitat and

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W00 Our Sponsor: Josh Dagnese, Village Gun Store

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2022/03/03

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. Our

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079 Chad Eyler - PA Game Commission: Command Staff

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/02/24

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,

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078 Brandon Pfister - PA Game Commission: The Veteran

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/02/24

Continuing our visit to Pennsylvania, Wayne sits down with State Game Warden Brandon Pfister, a former restaurateur who joined the Game Commission as a Deputy Warden in 2008. In this wide-ranging conversation, Brandon talks about some memorable cases, going viral on TikTok, and even shares some tips for a prize winning pie crust! Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage

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077 Zach Salsgiver - PA Game Commission: The Rookie

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/02/24

On the eve of graduation, Wayne sits down at the Pennsylvania Game Commission with Zach Salsgiver, one of 24 members of the latest class of the Ross Leffler School of Conservation in Brockway, PA. Established in 1932, the school - part college, part police academy, and part museum - was the first of its kind in the US. Listen as Zach explains what drew him to a career in wildlife, and shares some of his experiences from his ten-month journey toward becoming a Pennsylvania game warden. Our

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TGL025 Jay Crafter

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/02/10

Born in Zimbabwe, Jay Crafter has both US and British military experience. He has trained K9 teams for various Special Operations Programs, as well as multiple US Law Enforcement Agencies working in a variety of roles. Jay qualified as a Class 1 trainer with the British Army’s Royal Army Veterinary Corps. He has extensive experience training working dogs for conservation efforts in Africa. See the Video: https://www.patreon.com/wardenswatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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076X Brad Dannefaerd - Hunt New Zealand EXTRA

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/02/08

In this bonus addition to Episode 76, New Zealand’s Brad Dannefaerd describes hunting in his home country, along with some practices and regulations many of our listeners may find surprising! Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast 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: Generous daily duck limits Year-round hunting Seven different

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076 Brad Dannefaerd - New Zealand

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/01/28

The son of a hunting and fishing store owner, and an avid outdoorsman himself, Brad Dannefaerd worked with New Zealand Fisheries for nearly 20 years before retiring to found his own company. During his long and colorful career, he has worked alongside agencies in Australia, Canada and the United States, and literally written the book on defensive tactics and training for the New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries. Today, his company trains and equips everyone from law enforcement to librarians, teaching

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076A Owen Head - New Zealand

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/01/28

In this special introduction to Episode 76, Wayne and his good friend Owen chat about the Samoan islands, the traditional haka, and everyday life in beautiful New Zealand. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast 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: The Polynesian Islands What is a haka? Alfram Videography Life in New

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075 Heidi Murphy - New Hampshire

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/01/13

Fans of the Animal Planet television series North Woods Law will recognize Sgt. Heidi Murphy, an 18-year veteran Conservation Officer with New Hampshire Fish & Game, and the state’s first and only female CO. She has been an active member of the Advanced Search and Rescue Team, instructs courses for Fish and Game’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, and was awarded the Shikar-Safari International Wildlife Officer of the Year in 2015. In this episode, Heidi and Wayne discuss some of her more

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TGL024 Jared Ogden

Warden"s Watch ·

2022/01/06

As a dual-warfare qualified Naval Officer, both SWO and SEAL, Jared spent eight years in the Naval Service. During his Active Duty years, he deployed to CENTCOM four times and is combat decorated, having been awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for Valor, the Combat Action Ribbon, and multiple Joint Awards. A huge component of Jared’s life revolves around giving back to those veterans who have made monumental sacrifices in battle. Five years ago and shortly after his Teammate, SEAL Dan Cnossen, lost

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074 The Ellises – Father & Son Game Wardens

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2021/12/30

Lee Ellis knew he wanted to be a South Carolina game warden from the time he was a teenager. His son Hunter considered a few different occupations before realizing his destiny was in his father’s footsteps. Listen as they discuss their respective career paths, the unique benefits and challenges of growing up in a game warden family, and the changes they’ve each seen through the years. They may be Captain and Officer, but at the end of the day, they’re family. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line

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073 Scott Gray - Reformed Poacher

Warden"s Watch ·

2021/12/16

Wayne, Lt. Jim Kneeland, and reformed poacher Scott Gray gather to discuss Scott's poaching scheme that started in the 1990s. He took poaching to a new level. He practiced at home to see how how quiet he could make his weapons, buried a freezer in his shed, and believe it or not, once took the warden's entry test. Wayne discusses with Scott and Lt. Kneeland, Scott's tactics, preparation, and to what extent he took his illegal craft, and how it all changed one day. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line

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TGL023 Jamie McCallum - Force for Nature

Warden"s Watch ·

2021/11/25

Jamie McCallum Ph.D. brings a unique set of experience to the enormous challenges of environmental protection. Combining his doctorate in Biological Sciences and decade in conservation with his early career in high-end corporate sponsorship; Jamie founded Force For Nature. Backed by leading conservation groups, global media partners and the world’s biggest brands, Jamie focused on a human based solution to many of the world’s environmental problems - wildlife Rangers. Supporting and guiding them to

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072 Benny Richards - Texas

Warden"s Watch ·

2021/11/18

Benny Richards is a former Game Warden for Hunt County, Texas. Richards worked for over 25 years for the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, and is well known for his appearances on “Lone Star Law”. During his time as a warden, he earned accomplishments such as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Officer of the Year (2015) and the Shikar-Safari International Wildlife Officer of the year award. In this episode, Wayne interviews Benny on his role as a Texas warden and the stories of “Lone Star Law”. Our

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52:12

071 Jeff Baile - Illinois Part II

Warden"s Watch ·

2021/11/04

Jeff Baile is a retired conservation police officer and instructor in Illinois. He started out as a patrol officer in 1976, and moved to become a conservation police officer in 1979. Additionally, Jeff has worked as an instructor in his self-developed interview and interrogation course across the country. Jeff is a Certified Forensic Interviewer, and a member of the International Association of Interviewers. It is estimated he extratected over 7000 confessions over the course of his career. In this

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