Utah – Warden's Watch

111 Ethan Justinger – Utah

Posted on August 19, 2023August 19, 2023 by nhfishcop10

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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110 – Ethan Justinger (Utah) and Chris Gilkey (Ohio) talk NAWEOA

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by nhfishcop10

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.

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Here’s what we discuss:

Game wardens watch – but it’s rough on binoculars
The value of conferences
“Everybody is on the same page.”
Utah conference provided activities for the entire family
What is VirTra training?
“All it takes is one” visit to NAWEOA
Awards are a humbling experience
Youth Room kept kids safe and entertained
Speakers were both interesting and inspirational
Keynote speaker Brody Young
Mindfulness training with Jeff Jones
“You are not alone.”
Scenarios can be recreated, but there’s no substitute for sharing lived experience
Bill Livezey, author of Let’s Go For A Ride
Tracking migration patterns through collaring
* Apache touch and go interlude *
K9 training demonstration
The annual Torch Run supporting the North American Game Warden Museum
Mickey Mouse pancakes
Game Warden skills competition; antler toss, fish drop, trivia, and fun
The ‘Warden Spawn’ youth team
NAWEOA 2023 in one word
Train hard, play hard, work hard
See you next year in British Columbia, Canada!

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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91 Sean Spencer – Utah

Posted on September 8, 2022 by nhfishcop10

Sean Spencer is a Sergeant with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. After 14 years patrolling in some of the most remote and most populous areas of the Beehive State, he’s dealt with a wide variety of people, wildlife, and problems. In this episode from the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association conference (NAWEOA) in Tennessee, he and our hosts discuss planning for next year’s conference, some of his memorable experiences, and much more!

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Here’s what we discuss:

Busy organizing NAWEOA 2023
Plan extra time to see the state
The “Mighty Five” national parks
First encounter with a game warden
Discovered the outdoors as a teen in Texas
Importance of balancing home and work life
Moving from a remote district to an urban one
Prime hunting only 30 minutes from home
Public safety vs. preservation
A memorable baiting case
Not every case results in a conviction
Growing population numbers create new challenges

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Art & Design: Ashley Hannett

Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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031 Elk Poacher – A Current Case in Utah

Posted on March 26, 2020June 22, 2021 by nhfishcop10

In the first episode with John Nores Jr as co-host, we explore a bizarre active and open elk poaching case in Utah. That means we need your help. We discuss the details of the case, the weapons used, and the rewards that are growing for information regarding this case. We also discuss the co-venture between Wayne and John, a new podcast found solely on Patreon called Thin Green Line found Thin Green Line Podcast.

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