Originally from Western New York, Ethan Justinger packed up and moved to Utah at just 22 to pursue his dream of being a game warden in the West. Now on the job with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for 5 years, Ethan sits down with Wayne to share his passion for elk hunting, conservation law, and the spectacular beauty surrounding them.
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Here’s what we discuss:
- The elk hunt that changed everything
- Elevation sickness and bull elk bugling
- Hunters are conservationists
- A fitness test at altitude – during a forest fire
- “One of the greatest jobs on earth.”
- Driving from New York to Utah
- Adventuring every day
- A late-night tip after a long day
- Elk poacher was on private property
- Carcass covered in sticks and logs
- Evidence on a GoPro™
- More evidence on a cell phone
- A false blood trail
- Case resulted in a felony conviction and a 14-year suspension
- Mistakes happen, but it’s important to learn and share to help others
- Mountain snow in July
- Tough winters result in healthier populations in the long term
- Utah scenery stuns visitors and locals alike
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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