On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce sits down with Conservation Warden Austin Schumacher to learn all about the life of a conservation warden, what they do, and why you might just want to apply to become one!

Austin has been a conservation warden in Southern Wisconsin since 2018, and has seen a lot of different things in his career. The guys dive into what the conservation warden hiring process looks like, what Austin did to become a warden, what all conservation wardens are responsible for and how that might differ depending on where you are in Wisconsin, some of the most common violations he sees, highs and lows of the job, the impacts of technology he's seeing on the outdoor space, and how being a conservation warden is a great intersection of law enforcement and protecting our natural resources. Most importantly, he shares that the hiring process for becoming a conservation warden opens on April 10th for 2025. If you've ever thought about becoming a warden or want to learn more about what they do, this episode is for you!

For more information and to start your application, see the links below:

Warden Recruitment site: Warden Recruitment | Wisconsin DNR

Where the job announcement will be: Pages - Welcome

DNR General Question Phone Number: 1-888-936-7463

Report DNR Violations Call: 1-800-847-9367