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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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  • 164 James Mortimore - Nevada

    164 James Mortimore - Nevada
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode, Wayne sits down with Nevada Game Warden James Mortimore from the floor of the Sheep Show® in Reno, NV - complete with bugling elk echoing in the background! From rescuing kayakers in monsoon swells on Lake Mead to blow-darting mountain lions and tracking illegal alligator sales on Facebook, James has lived the full spectrum of wildlife policing in one of the most diverse law enforcement landscapes in the country. His stories from Las Vegas to Reno show the grit, humor, and sheer unpredictability of being a modern Nevada warden. 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 Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · The “Las Vegas warden” · Crowded urban ponds and busy boat patrols made every day unpredictable · Watching for the folks who pack up quickly when a warden shows up · A wild monsoon rescue in six‑foot swells · For Colorado River wardens, rescue calls are everyday business · Low water levels reveal old mob‑era secrets - and the jokes that came with it · “I think that’s why we got our water back.” · An illegal alligator seller learns the meaning of “take a bite out of crime.” · Blow-darting mountain lions in neighborhoods and on golf courses · Dealing with a sedated mountain lion while a homeowner complains through their doorbell cam · Moving from Vegas to Reno and learning the world of bears and mountain lions · The importance of biologists and cross-team collaboration · Nevada’s pay and retention challenges · Covering massive patrol areas — sometimes thousands of square miles during vacancies · Poaching investigations built using GPS dog collar data · Odd urban cases: “dinosaur bones,” sea turtles, and surprisingly realistic bald eagle replicas · Working with the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and other federal partners · Learn more about Nevada wardens in the new Animal Planet series, Nevada Wild! 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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  • 163 Larry Hergenroeder – Pennsylvania

    163 Larry Hergenroeder – Pennsylvania
    Jan 16 2026
    From growing up with a game warden father to leading investigations, Staff Sergeant and canine handler Larry Hergenroeder has seen it all—and loved every minute of it. In this episode, Larry shares why he believes being a game warden is “the coolest job on earth,” how his canine partners have cracked cases in record time, and why networking through NAWEOA matters more than ever. 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 Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · Growing up in western Pennsylvania and finding his calling · “I had game warden blood in my blood.” · From Montana guide school to the academy · “My only regret is losing those years I could have been doing this full-time.” · Why being a game warden is more than a job · “I live, eat, sleep, breathe this profession… I just want to be a game warden.” · The power of NAWEOA networking and lifelong friendships · “I haven’t had a month go by without a call from another state or province.” · K9 program success stories: Storm and Rio crack tough cases · “In 33 seconds, Storm found the evidence that solved a fatal shooting.” · Challenge coins and the stories behind them · Inspiring the next generation of wardens through conferences and mentorship · Hunting-related shooting incidents and the emotional side of the job · “One is one too many.” · Family, sacrifice, and the brotherhood of game wardens · “A profession sought by many, held by few, and only made possible by those family members that know the true meaning of sacrifice.” 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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    1 h y 12 m
  • TGL045 Andy Huynh

    TGL045 Andy Huynh
    Jan 1 2026
    In this powerful episode of The Thin Green Line Podcast, we sit down with Andy Huynh, a conservation professional whose career has taken him from global conflict zones to the front lines of wildlife protection. Andy shares his journey from growing up in Southern California, to military service, to nearly a decade working overseas combating illegal wildlife trade, environmental crime, and transnational criminal organizations. His firsthand experiences reveal how wildlife trafficking fuels terrorism, human trafficking, armed conflict, and genocide—particularly in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This conversation goes far beyond poaching. It exposes the global criminal networks behind ivory, rhino horn, illegal timber, and conflict minerals—and how modern technology, consumer demand, and corruption all play a role. Now back in the United States, Andy is beginning a new chapter in wildlife law enforcement, bringing a rare international perspective to protecting natural resources at home. How Andy’s upbringing and military service shaped his path into conservation The reality of illegal wildlife trade as a global criminal enterprise Poaching, poverty, coercion, and organized crime The humanitarian and environmental crisis in eastern DRC and Virunga National Park Wildlife trafficking’s connection to terrorism, human trafficking, and conflict minerals Corruption and failures in international peacekeeping efforts Why protecting wildlife and protecting people are inseparable Andy’s transition into wildlife law enforcement in California Environmental crime is not a niche issue—it is one of the largest drivers of global instability. This episode offers rare, firsthand insight into how deeply connected wildlife conservation is to human rights, national security, and the future of the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 35 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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