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Accepted Chief of Law Enforcement position in June 2023
Grew up fishing and hunting with her grandfather in Ohio
Mentors are essential
“You’re not born with a shotgun or fishing rod in your hand.”
Worked mowing grass on ODNR property
“I want to be a wildlife officer!”
Volunteering led to a part-time position
Only woman in the Academy in 1998
Mentoring the next generation of officers
All staff take part in educating new cadets
1920s saw the first female wildlife officer in Ohio
15 female officers in 120 years, but more all the time
Early career involved several areas of the state
Wildlife investigator for 21 years
Adventures in undercover work
Ohio’s Women Officers of Wildlife group
Female Wildlife Officers in OH wore men’s uniforms until the mid-90s
Ohio DNR organization and command structure
Nearly three-decade career
Statewide working groups: “I don’t have to know everything.”
Leveraging drone capabilities
Plans to expand Search & Rescue
Accreditation program for outfitters and guides
A fraudulent interstate outfitter case
Encouraging the next generation of female WOs
“Someone taught you, now you need to teach them.”
Working with cadets brings you back to your roots

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Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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123 Sheila Paquette – Rhode Island

Posted on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 by nhfishcop10

Sgt. Sheila Paquette can only be described as a trailblazer for women in conservation law enforcement. During her nearly 29-year career with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, she has excelled in accident reconstruction and forensic investigation, is a multi-disciplinary trainer, boat handling instructor and Master Captain, was the agency’s first Detective – and did we mention she’s also active with both NAWEOA and the North American Game Warden Museum, an avid photographer, passionately community-minded, and a mom? On this International Women’s Day, join us for a conversation with an officer who not only challenges stereotypes, but leaves no boundary untouched.

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Born and raised in Rhode Island
Hired in 1995
Beginning her 29^th year with RI Dept of Environmental Management
Exposed to the outdoors from a young age
Interned with the state to build volunteer hours
Encouraged to apply by a coworker
“I didn’t know what I was getting into.”
Working in fish identification
A fish that had never been documented in RI
Joined at a time when few women were game wardens
Misconceptions around women in law enforcement
Camaraderie and networking opportunities at field days
“Almost like a mini family.”
Joining the North American Game Warden Museum
The Memorial Paving Stone project and scholarship program
Tune into the Warden’s Watch podcast episode about the museum
An autopsy led to an interest in accident investigation and reconstruction
Every boat accident has a critical moment
First Detective in the agency
The challenge of attracting more women to law enforcement
Finding your niche and learning from everyone you can
Obtained a 50-ton boat Master Captain’s license in 2006
Teaches boat handling and captains’ courses
Gaining confidence through experience
“You can do anything you put your mind to.”

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Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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Warden News – February 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024April 17, 2024 by staceydesroches

Warden News is a collection of current game warden-related stories gathered from news sources worldwide. These stories are compiled and read by Warden’s Watch podcast producer Jay Scott.

122 Texas K9 Teams – With Royce Ilse, Kevin Winters & Joni Owen

Posted on February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 by nhfishcop10

Since the early 20^th century, the term “K9” has stood as both a clever play on words and a symbol of unity and partnership between law enforcement officers and their four-legged companions. Recognizing their increasingly valuable contributions to public service, the Conservation Canine Officers Association (CCOA) was founded in 2020 to promote professional development and support for conservation canine teams in North America and beyond. From the CCOA’s annual conference in Newry, Maine, we sit down with Texas wardens and K9 handlers Royce Ilse, Kevin Winters, and Joni Owen to explore the world of conservation K9 handling, the roots and growth of the CCOA, and more!

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Texas K9 officers are currently Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds
Different K9s are trained in different specialties
Dogs will provide both obvious and subtle cues when alerting
Received training in Utah
Currently seven trained conservation K9s in the state
Membership in CCOA has helped build connections
Training a cadaver dog
K9s can distinguish between human and animal remains
Giving up a K9 partner
Building partnerships at the state and federal level
The first shark fin case in San Antonio
Training to differentiate between different species and cuts of fish
How boat inspections are conducted
Combatting the illegal sea turtle trade
CCOA is on Facebook
Hopes for the future of the organization
K9s can be used in multiple complex situations
Kevin’s hat!
Support the CCOA

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Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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Great American Outdoor Show With Cole LeTourneau – NH Fish & Game

Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 by nhfishcop10

From the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA, we catch up with New Hampshire Fish & Game CO Cole LeTourneau, at the show promoting careers in wildlife and resource protection, and recruiting for his home agency.

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New Hampshire is hiring!
Working on the coast
Coastal wardens are deputized for Federal enforcement
New Hampshire’s many fishing and hunting options
More open access land than many states
Contentious trail cameras
New regulations for tree stands
Many landowners will post permission and guidelines on their property
An unforgettable poaching case
“I killed seven deer.”
A dumped deer leg… with a registration seal
Persistence paid off
Cole’s background
No one’s path to becoming a game warden is the same
“If this is your dream, you can get here.”

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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121 CJ Box – “Three-Inch Teeth”

Posted on February 1, 2024 by nhfishcop10

Fans of Joe Pickett rejoiced at the news that the 24^th offering in the bestselling series would be available in early 2024. Now on the eve of the book’s release, celebrated author CJ Box returns to Warden’s Watch to discuss “Three-Inch Teeth”, a pulse-pounding tale that sees Joe join Wyoming Game & Fish’s Predator Attack Team on the hunt for a rampaging killer grizzly – but in true Box style, the bear may not be the biggest threat in the high country.

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Inspiration for the latest book
Unprovoked bear attacks seem to be on the rise
A tragic ambush that killed an experienced guide
Same bear attacked the investigators’ helicopter
Investigators could not determine any reason for the animal’s aggression
Public safety vs. wildlife conservation
Wyoming Game & Fish’s Predator Attack Team
Bear attacks can happen quickly
Book raises thought-provoking ethical questions
A landmark corner crossing case in Wyoming
The mythology of bears
An update on the Joe Pickett television series
Incorporating technical accuracy into the story
“Three-Inch Teeth” will be available in hardcopy and digital formats
Preorder and find book tour dates at cjbox.net

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Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/pa-man-first-cited-recovering-deer-drone-lawmaker-proposes-change/521-001ae710-0f20-488e-88b2-baca39e45f36

Warden News – January 2024

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by nhfishcop10

Warden News – January 2024

Pennsylvania: Drone case

Alaska: Hunters Pay ‘Deerly’ for Violations

Alaska Wildlife Troopers, along with assistance from US Forest Service Law Enforcement, increased their enforcement presence during the Southern Southeast Sitka Blacktail deer “rut” in early November of 2023. This operation included the use of increased manpower, 12 patrol vehicles, 4 patrol vessels, 5 artificial wildlife, and a lot of rain gear. The program targeted two main areas of concern that the public has made complaints about over the last couple of years: Spotlighting and shooting from the roadway, and resulted in multiple charges.

Southeast hunters pay deerly for violations in large-scale joint state-federal operation | Juneau Empire

New Hampshire: Hiker Recovered from Mount Guyot

Hiker Recovered from Mount Guyot – NH Fish and Game Department (nhfishgame.com)

Montana: Eagle investigation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/14/montana-bald-eagles-killed-simon-paul-travis-branson/

Wyoming: Retired US Forest Service officer convicted of six felonies.

Powell man convicted for defrauding US Forest Service

Virginia: Duck Poachers Caught After Posting to Social Media

Poachers Who Shot 100-Plus Ducks Over Bait Posted Pile Pics, Got Caught (outdoorlife.com)

Georgia: Officials searching for people wanted for questioning after fish hatchery damaged

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/officials-searching-people-wanted-questioning-after-georgia-fish-hatchery-damaged/75OAKR3XPNC53J6Q7MI3SIYNTY/

120 Marshall Nych – International Game Warden Magazine

Posted on January 19, 2024 by nhfishcop10

Since its inception in 1984, International Game Warden Magazine has become known as the industry standard trade publication for wildlife professionals worldwide. Published in association with the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association (NAWEOA), each quarterly issue is jam packed with features ranging from emerging technologies and detailed case investigations to book reviews and recipes. In this episode, editor Marshall Nych highlights some of the first-rate content you’ll receive when you subscribe.

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Submitted first story to the magazine in 2010
Joined IGW staff in 2015, became editor in 2021
Full-time teacher, part-time Deputy Game Warden (Ret.)
Game wardens have the best stories, they just need to be told
Each issue has a theme
Regular features include:
- Front Lines
- Behind the Badge
- Timber-Tech
- Technology Toolbox
- Voices From Abroad
- Marshall Law
- International Digest
- book reviews, agency profiles, wild game recipes, and more!
Available in both hard copy and digital subscriptions
Anyone can subscribe on the IGWM website

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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119 Martin Thabault – Environment & Climate Change Canada

Posted on January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 by nhfishcop10

The Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is the Canadian equivalent to both the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and like the US agencies, ECCC is responsible for the protection and conservation of both the environment and wildlife for future generations. As a Law Enforcement Specialist and Operations Manager for ECCC, Martin Thabault’s responsibilities can extend from the Artic, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans to the longest undefended border in the world.

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What is the Wildlife Enforcement branch of Environment & Climate Change Canada?
Martin’s background and path to Ottawa
ECCC Wildlife Enforcement branch currently has nearly 100 officers
Main mandate is illegal wildlife trade and protection of migratory birds
ECCC also acts as a safety net for the protection of endangered species
Officers in remote areas can deal with both environmental and wildlife enforcement
Where’s Nunavut?
A duck baiting case in Quebec
Business was charged multiple times
Illegal logging and the import business
Identifying and sampling European eels; “a bit of a grey and slimy area.”
The value of sharing knowledge and experience
Working in coordination with US officers is beneficial to both agencies
Adapting to new and emerging technologies can be challenging

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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118 Roy Brown – US Fish & Wildlife Service Special Agent (Ret.)

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by nhfishcop10

Roy Brown was a Federal Conservation Law Enforcement officer for over 30 years, most of which he spent as a Special Agent Criminal Investigator with postings in Montana, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah and finally Wyoming. Working with a variety of state, local, and federal agencies to fight wildlife crime, he has been a certified firearms instructor and armorer, criminal investigator, and taught crime scene investigation techniques both at home and in Southern Africa.

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