For the third time, we were able to sit down at the International Game Warden Conference held this year in Erie, Pennsylvania, with Game Warden Chris Gilkey of Ohio, Game Warden Kris McCabe of the Maine Warden Service, myself, Wayne Saunders, host of the Warden’s Watch podcast, and Game Warden Andy Hueser of the Pennsylvania Game Commission who was also instrumental in the organization and implementation of this year’s conference. Tune in for a lively conversation!
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131 Live from NAWEOA – with Drew Milne (BC), Kris MacCabe (ME) & Chris Gilkey (OH)
This episode finds us live at NAWEOA 2024 in in beautiful Penticton, BC with Maine’s Kris MacCabe, Chris Gilkey from Ohio, and Drew Milne of British Columbia, Canada. The guys sit down for a lively roundtable talk about their respective states and provinces, the beauty surrounding them, and of course, the incredible experience that is NAWEOA.
Our Sponsors:
North American Game Warden Museum
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH
International Wildlife Crimestoppers
Here’s what we discuss:
- Grizzlies, rams… and musk ox?
- A forest fire to the southwest
- Bears across the continent
- British Columbia’s strict bear hunting laws
- Much of BC is public land, filled with wildlife
- Ohio has far fewer bears
- Some people love BC bears, others very much do not
- Connecting and learning at NAWEOA
- Sharing commonalities and differences
- NAWEOA 2025: Erie, Pennsylvania
- The many microclimates of British Columbia
- “The Napa Valley of Canada.”
- Canadians really are that friendly
- Tim Hortons, maple syrup, Cheezies, and poutine
- “You guys don’t have Smarties?”
- Chris’ poutine plan: The Gilkey
- NAWEOA in one word
- Camaraderie, connection, and family
- Snakes!
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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North Woods Throwdown – with Eric Fluette & Kris MacCabe
It’s that time of year again and game wardens from Maine and New Hampshire are ready to hit the field in Portland, Maine on July 28th for the fourth annual North Woods Throwdown softball game! We’re joined by New Hampshire’s Eric Fluette and Kris MacCabe of Maine, taking a look back at previous games, and unveiling an exciting new streaming option so fans can tune in from anywhere and support Operation Game Thief. Come join the fun in person if you can, or grab your streaming ticket here!
Our Sponsors:
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH
International Wildlife Crimestoppers
Here’s what we discuss:
- Idea for a fundraising softball game started in Maine
- Every game so far has been a squeaker
- Fans shook the stadium!
- Game bats are made in Maine
- A ‘friendly’ rivalry
- Extra, extra, extra innings
- Stadium wanted to turn the lights off!
- Streaming option will allow fans to tune in from anywhere
- Dugout interviews and multiple cameras
- Every kid’s dream to play in a stadium
- Did wardens get paid for North Woods Law? (Hint: No.)
- New Hampshire fans and giant head cutouts
- Maine looking to tie the series
- “We’re gonna need a bigger plaque.”
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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100B Celebrating 100 Episodes!
In this special bonus episode, our hosts and producer get together with fan favorites Kris MacCabe of Maine, Benny Richards of Texas, and New Hampshire’s own Col. Kevin Jordan. Join us for a fun and wide-ranging chat looking back on 100 episodes, and looking forward to 100 more!
Our Sponsors:
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH
International Wildlife Crimestoppers
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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012 Kris MacCabe – Maine Warden Service
Hitting clean up is Kris MacCabe as part of our interview series of North Woods Law Warden’s as a lead up to the North Woods Law Throwdown Softball Game. Kris is a competitive guy with a passion for the woods of Maine and the Maine Warden Service.
Our Sponsors:
Wireless Partners
Guidefitter
RODgeeks
North Woods Law Softball Game
Here’s What We Discuss:
The Maine Warden Services
A Name Back to 1880
Vacationland vs Live Free or Die
Search and Rescue, Police in the Woods
Competitive
2 Weeks to 2.5 Year Search
A K-9 and Return to Base
Warden Search vs Volunteer Search
Sighting and False Sightings
Hunting and Search for Closure
Not a Job, It’s a Lifestyle
The Earle of Errol
The People’s Game Warden
A Warden’s Reputation – Healthy Fear
Role Reversal, Mrs MacCabe
Hunting Under the Influence
The Red Coats
My Neighbor was a Really Good Night Hunter
A Decoy and a Backyard Case
A Preemptive Warrant
A Birthday Gift with Deer All Around
The Canadian Did It
Red Handed Night Hunt
Standby to Standby, Nerve Racking
Manhunt for Corp Cole’s Killer
FBI Agents and Clearing the Cabin
North Woods Law
Game Wardens are Curious
We Always Have the Best Spots
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
Airing in Germany, Less Commercials in Europe