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Warden's Watch

Warden's Watch

By: 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 Biological Sciences Science True Crime
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  • 155 Blake Patterson – North American Game Warden Museum

    155 Blake Patterson – North American Game Warden Museum
    Sep 18 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 mins
  • 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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    26 mins
  • 153 Murder in Morgan County – with Kirk Kiefer

    153 Murder in Morgan County – with Kirk Kiefer
    Aug 15 2025
    In July 2021, a peaceful family camping trip in Ohio’s vast Appalachian Hills Wilderness Area turned into a chilling crime scene. Two lives were lost, and a community was shaken. In this gripping episode, we sit down with ODNR Investigator Kirk Kiefer to uncover the layers of a complex and haunting double homicide. 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: · Investigator Keifer appeared in a previous episode · International Game Warden Association Officer of the Year · ODNR’s nomination submission · The ‘ginseng detective’ · Nomination was kept secret! · A missing persons / suspicious activity report on State land · The couple’s phones - and daughter - were left behind · Suspect claimed the couple had gone to CA and were expected back · A concerned camper contacted ODNR · The couple’s license plate had recently been checked on the Interstate · Suspect had a ‘tell.’ · “He was convinced I was a human lie detector.” · The sudden confession: “I killed ‘em.” · Killings had happened 13 days prior · Suspect led investigators to the bodies · Defense attorney admitted there was no defense to be mounted · Claimed he was ‘rescuing’ the child · Body cameras were used in case the suspect did not testify · Appeared to feel badly about killing the female. · “Sometimes there is no ‘why’.” · Never expected to be investigating homicide · Attended the couple’s memorial services · Inter-agency cooperation was key to this case · Killer received two automatic life terms with no parole 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 hr and 19 mins
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