Tyler Turnipseed, former Chief Game Warden, served the Nevada Division of Wildlife for more than 20 years. We take a look back at his career with NDOW, the legacy he’s leaving behind, and what’s in store for his future. He also gives some great advice to those looking to become a game warden.
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Here’s What We Discuss:
- Chief NDOW
- Swiss Name Origin
- Drinking from a Fire Hose
- A Game Warden Family Friendly
- The 80s
- Working in the Middle of Nowhere
- Public Lands and High Desert
- 31 Field Level Wardens
- Slow Down, Sit, Watch, Observe
- Cops, Crooks, Critters and Cases
- Covert Ops, Elvis is in the Building
- Jail Time for a Wildlife Case
- First Felony Case in Nevada
- Wildlife in Nevada
- Las Vegas, Prostitution, Gambling
- Drunks and Drugs
- 9 Species of Big Game and Elk Explosion
- Nevada Only State with 3 Species of Big Horn
- A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear
- DNA Testing for Problem’d Bears
- Buck and Bull Ratios
- Won’t Get Rich but Side Benefits are Great