Ethan Justinger – Warden's Watch

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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After a short summer break, Warden’s Watch picks things up with a look back at NAWEOA 2023 with Ohio Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey, and Utah’s Ethan Justinger. Now called the International Game Warden Association, this year’s conference was held in beautiful Provo, Utah in early July, with a jam-packed schedule of activities that included a wide variety of training, speakers, and fun for the whole family.