Warden News is a collection of current game warden-related news stories gathered from news sources worldwide. These stories are compiled and read by Warden’s Watch podcast producer Jay Scott.
November 2023
- A hunter in Hanson legally killed Pumpkin the bear, MassWildlife says
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/pumpkin-bear-hanson-killed-hunter-police/
- A $20K reward was offered for information regarding poaching of bull elk in Shannon County, MO
- The Exotic Wildlife Trade Is Thriving in Texas
https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/exotic-wildlife-trade-smugglers-texas/
- Are Animal-Rights Activists Hijacking Our Wildlife Commissions?
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/animal-rights-wildlife-commission-takeover-podcast/
- Wildlife Officers Make Disturbing Discovery After Euthanizing Sick Bear: “It’s a call we wish we never had to make.”
- Upstate NY hunters charged with illegally spotlighting deer
Upstate NY hunters charged with illegally spotlighting deer – newyorkupstate.com
- Wyoming’s annual warden report details unusual violations
Wyoming’s annual warden report details unusual violations (billingsgazette.com)
- Walleye Tournament Cheater is Also a Deer Poacher https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/wildlife-management/walleye-tournament-cheater-is-also-a-deer-poacher