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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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  • 162 Polar Bears & Patrols – With Jack Skillings

    162 Polar Bears & Patrols – With Jack Skillings
    Dec 24 2025
    From patrolling on sea ice and responding to polar bear calls to managing wildlife in remote communities, Conservation Officer Jack Skillings takes us deep into the Canadian Arctic. Offering a rare glimpse into wildlife enforcement in the far north, Jack shares the rewards and realities of protecting the environment in some of the most isolated places on Earth. 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: · Yukon’s Conservation Officer Services Branch and its role · Nunavut: Canada’s newest territory · Nunavut’s unique conservation structure · “There’s at least one conservation officer in every community.” · Patrolling without roads: snowmobiles, ATVs, boats, and planes · Polar bear management and why it’s handled by territories, not federal agencies · Community policing: “education over enforcement.” · Modern polar bear research using DNA instead of tags · Differences between Nunavut and Yukon: isolation vs. road access and teamwork · “The biggest difference in Yukon? Roads. Having a truck changes everything.” · Wildlife species and hunting traditions: caribou, muskox, seals, moose, sheep, and Arctic char · A polar bear deterrence gone wrong · Life in remote communities · “My favorite thing was just getting out on the land - patrolling, hunting, fishing.” 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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    46 mins
  • 161 Alone in the Wild – with Isaiah Tuck

    161 Alone in the Wild – with Isaiah Tuck
    Dec 11 2025
    What happens when a game warden takes on one of the toughest survival challenges on TV? West Virginia's Isaiah Tuck joins Wayne to share his incredible journey from enforcing wildlife laws to braving complete isolation on the hit series Alone. Discover the mental grit, survival skills, and life lessons that come from living off the land - and why solitude can be the ultimate teacher. 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: · Isaiah’s path to becoming a West Virginia game warden · “Every day as a game warden is about adapting to the unexpected.” · How wildlife law enforcement prepared him for survival challenges · Behind the scenes of Alone · Preparation, mindset, and reality · “The woods teach you patience - and patience is survival.” · The hardest part of isolation: mental battles and self-reflection · “Being alone strips you down to who you really are.” · Hunger, weather, and wildlife encounters · The gear he trusted most—and one item he wishes he'd brought · Lessons learned from solitude and self-reliance · Advice for anyone dreaming of testing their survival skills · “Survival isn’t about strength—it’s about adaptability.” 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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    43 mins
  • 160 Warden-Hunter Interactions

    160 Warden-Hunter Interactions
    Nov 29 2025
    In this episode of Warden’s Watch, Wayne sits down with Ben Martin, founder of the Hunt Regs app, and Hayden Cook, a Tennessee Wildlife Officer, for a deep dive into warden-hunter interactions, safety in the field, and the story behind one of Tennessee’s most infamous poaching cases - the Maserati Buck. From practical advice for hunters to insights on wildlife law enforcement, this conversation is packed with real-world lessons and strategies to stay compliant in the field. 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: · Ben’s journey as a first-generation hunter and why he created Hunt Regs · “How do I make a game warden comfortable?” - the question every hunter should ask · Hayden Cook on professionalism: “We serve the hunters and fishermen of Tennessee.” · Hunter safety tips during license checks and why nervousness can lead to mistakes · Hunt Regs app: anonymous poaching reports and real-time regulations · The Maserati Buck case: a 229-inch deer poached under a streetlight near a luxury car dealership · “Antlers make people do crazy things.” - Hayden on poaching motives · Honest mistakes vs. intentional violations: why self-reporting matters · Digital licensing pitfalls and why preparation is key · Building trust and positive relationships between hunters and wardens 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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    51 mins
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