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Warden's Watch

Warden's Watch

De: Wayne Saunders / John Nores
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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.2022 Warden's Watch Biografías y Memorias Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Crímenes Reales
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  • 156 The Killing Krew Klan – With Patrick Kiely

    156 The Killing Krew Klan – With Patrick Kiely
    Sep 27 2025
    In late 2018, the Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police uncovered a chilling case involving a group of young trophy hunters. Over just a few months, they had illegally taken at least 19 deer - often during nighttime hunts near residential neighborhoods. What started as a routine investigation quickly unraveled into something far more disturbing: secret planning sessions, a manifesto detailing their exploits, and a twisted tribute to the grandfather who taught them to night hunt. Join Investigator Patrick Kiely as he recounts the unbelievable story of the “Killing Krew Klan.” Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine's Operation Game Thief International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · An area known for night hunting · Spotting night hunters requires patience and timing · The state’s healthy deer population is tempting for poachers · A patrol officer spots suspicious signs · The initial arrest leads to more questions · Cell phones: everyone documents everything · “I wouldn’t even call them hunters; they were trophy poachers.” · It definitely wasn’t squirrels · The group is released but phones are seized · A stunning discovery · “It was an every-night occurrence.” · The group frequently hunted near houses · None of 19 deer were registered · The puzzle pieces: pictures, locations and times · The serial poaching had gone on for years, and had grown · Group relied on thinly stretched law enforcement · A specific 16-point buck and an unlikely story · US Fish and Wildlife joins the investigation · Cell phone metadata pinpoints locations and times · “Not a care in the world.” · A handwritten manifesto is found · The ‘zombie’ deer · Timing was perfect – and lucky · Even illegal roadkill wasn’t off limits to the ‘Klan’ · $100 does for sale, and banquet hall venison · Multiple deer were taken nightly · Managing investigations and public perception · Hunters had noticed a decline · “It was a joke to them.” · Many state charges were misdemeanors · Local hunters weigh in · Technology has changed investigation strategies · Limitation statutes prevented even more charges · Getting buy-in from other agencies · Balancing criminal and wildlife investigations can be a challenge · The cell phones were crucial · Rising bear population has led to conflicts · Educating the public · Staffing numbers are on the rise · “It was a learning experience for all of us.” 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
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  • 154 North American Game Warden Museum – with Stephanie Lee

    154 North American Game Warden Museum – with Stephanie Lee
    Aug 29 2025
    Tucked into a scenic corner of the International Peace Garden, and straddling the border between North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada, the North American Game Warden Museum stands as the world’s only institution fully dedicated to both educating the public and honoring fallen wildlife officers. This one-of-a-kind museum features a memorial garden, exhibits showcasing uniforms and tools of the trade from decades past, along with a library, audio/visual area, and a fascinating collection of items seized by game wardens from across North America. In this episode, we sit down with museum manager Stephanie Lee for an insightful conversation ahead of the museum’s 2025 Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine's Operation Game Thief International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · Background in outdoor education · Began a summer job at the Peace Garden gate · Approached by the local game warden · “Never looked back.” · The International Peace Garden · Memorial stones from every state and province · Board members from both countries · The museum is the only one of its kind · Educating the public · Many of the exhibits include seized items · Constantly changing and reimagining the space · Campground on site · Other activities include biking and kayaking · Open from May – September · “Part-time photographers” · The popular Visiting Officer program 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
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  • 155 Blake Patterson – North American Game Warden Museum

    155 Blake Patterson – North American Game Warden Museum
    Sep 19 2025
    In this episode, we talk with Sgt. Blake Patterson, a Conservation Officer from Swan River, Manitoba, and President of the North American Game Warden Museum. Blake shares insights from his 17 years in the field and discusses the museum’s role in honoring game wardens and conservation officers across North America. Located at the International Peace Garden, the museum highlights the challenges of the profession and commemorates those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine's Operation Game Thief International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · The museum is a place every game warden should visit · Joined board in 2010 · It’s elk hunting season in Manitoba! · A unique moose lottery fundraiser · Manitoba moose population decline · “I’ve seen those game warden shows. I know I’m done.” · Fun regional expressions · The Fallen Officer Memorial Service · Many museum exhibits feature seized items · Antique snow machines and hand-powered rail cars · Always looking for older tools of the trade, uniforms and paraphernalia · Potential interactive exhibit featuring fallen officer biographies · A night hunting helicopter chase 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
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    38 m
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I love hearing the stories from wardens across the country. Keep up the great work!

My favorite podcast!

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Wayne is the best!!!! You can literally feel his passion in every podcast. keep it up

Wayne!!!!!

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Best podcast about game Wardens and the work they do that is out there awesome job!

Best podcast available

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Good episode. I wouldn't have thought ginseng poaching was a thing but not really surprising either. Very informative.
First time I was able to leave a rating and review (Spotify does not allow me to for some reason). I'll continue listening on Audible in the future.

Interesting

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4 episodes in and no intention of stopping. Found my new podcast! I'm a hunter on the east coast and love hearing these stories. Episodes 52 and 53 hit home. There are no almost no box turtles left in our area of Southern NJ. 20 years ago there were literally hundreds visible throughout the year each spring. Keep at it!

Awesome stories, great Podcaster

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