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This podcast brings you stories from Game Wardens across the world. Listen to their favorite cases, worst cases, what led them to their career, and what makes their job unique. Hosted by retired game wardens Wayne Saunders and John Nores.2022 Warden's Watch Science
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  • 180 Will Seegers - Vermont

    180 Will Seegers - Vermont
    Oct 16 2026
    180 Will Seegers - Vermont Vermont Game Warden Will Seegers joins Wayne to discuss life as a conservation officer in the Green Mountain State. From water survival training and cold-water emergencies to boating safety, ice rescue, and working Vermont's lakes and waterways, Will shares stories from the field and lessons learned throughout his career. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Iron Skillet Seasonings Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Here’s what we discuss:  Will's path to becoming a Vermont Game Warden  Seven years on the job and finding his stride  Training and mentoring the next generation of wardens  Becoming involved in instructor and field training roles  NASBLA officer water survival training  Why game wardens work in high-risk water environments  How duty gear affects swimming and survival  Experiencing full-uniform water immersion training  Learning to function in realistic emergency scenarios  Creating flotation devices from duty pants  Surprising lessons about ballistic vests in the water  "The biggest surprise for me was just how quickly you fatigue wearing duty gear in the water."  Which pieces of equipment become the biggest burden  Firearm retention and survival considerations  When equipment can be replaced and when it can't  Psychological challenges of abandoning gear  Cold water immersion and ice rescue realities  Why panic is often the greatest danger after falling through the ice  The importance of spreading body weight and self-rescue techniques  The story behind a game warden earning the nickname "Otter"  Life jackets and why experienced wardens wear them more often as their careers progress  Inflatable PFDs versus inherently buoyant life jackets  Potential failure points with inflatable life jackets  Why checking CO₂ cartridges matters  Officer safety considerations around waterways  Real-world case studies involving law enforcement encounters in the water  How quickly a routine contact can become a life-threatening situation  "All you need is to be near water and it could become a relevant variable in what unfolds."  Running Vermont's first officer water survival courses  Teaching wardens how to protect themselves during falls from boats and docks  Extrication techniques and getting back aboard safely  Why the training is practical rather than "high-speed" tactical instruction  The value of experiencing problems before they happen for real  Lake Champlain and the challenges of large-water operations  Open-water survival techniques  Conserving energy and body heat while awaiting rescue  Vermont's world-class fishing opportunities  State-record fish from Lake Champlain  The legend of Champ, Lake Champlain's famous lake monster  Expanding water survival training throughout Vermont and neighboring agencies Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
  • TGL046 CORY GAUTEREAUX

    TGL046 CORY GAUTEREAUX
    Oct 8 2026
    What happens when a national-security crisis reaches your own backyard—and you refuse to look away? In this Thin Green Line episode of Warden’s Watch, John Nores and Wayne Saunders welcome Cory Gautereaux, founder of The GOAT Initiative, for a firsthand look at border security, intelligence gathering, human trafficking and environmental crime along the California–Mexico border. Cory is a San Diego County native, U.S. Army veteran, Christian, husband, father of two daughters and small-business owner. He grew up exploring the same East County trails where he now conducts field operations. Before founding The GOAT Initiative, Cory served as a UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief and door gunner. He later worked as a respiratory therapist on rapid-response and trauma teams. When the border surge reached his rural community, Cory began finding discarded passports, children’s identification documents, abandoned cellphones and evidence of cartel activity. He also encountered individuals identified as Special Interest Aliens. Recognizing that valuable intelligence was being left behind, Cory created The GOAT Initiative to document it and deliver actionable information to local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies. The GOAT Initiative now operates a 24/7 intelligence effort focused on trafficking networks, smuggling routes and potential homeland-security threats. Cory has testified before Congress and briefed senior officials in Washington on border security, human trafficking and related national-security concerns. The conversation also examines illegal cannabis operations and their effects on California’s water, wildlife and wildlands. Cory describes suspected water theft, destroyed vegetation, hazardous chemicals and troubling conditions reportedly found where workers were living. John draws upon his decades investigating cartel-operated grow sites to explain how these crimes affect ecosystems, rural communities and already-limited enforcement resources. In this episode: • How The GOAT Initiative began• Cory’s work along the California–Mexico border• Discarded passports, children’s IDs and recovered cellphones• Special Interest Aliens and potential homeland-security threats• Using trail cameras and community knowledge to gather intelligence• Human trafficking and organized smuggling networks• Communication gaps among local, state and federal agencies• Illegal cannabis operations and suspected water theft• Damage to wildlife, waterways and wildlands• Labor-exploitation concerns at illegal grow sites• Challenges facing Border Patrol agents and military personnel• How veterans, ranchers and rural residents could become force multipliers• Getting actionable intelligence into the hands of people who can act Learn more or support the mission: The GOAT Initiativehttps://thegoatinitiative.org Follow Cory and TGI: X and Instagram: @thecorygoatX and Instagram: @thegoatinitiative This episode contains firsthand accounts, personal opinions and discussion of suspected or ongoing criminal activity. Some allegations and circumstances discussed have not been independently adjudicated. Listen, share and help bring attention to the connection between border security, human trafficking, environmental crime, wildlife protection and public safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 19 min
  • 179 Saving Oka – With NH Turtle Rescue

    179 Saving Oka – With NH Turtle Rescue
    Sep 28 2026
    179 Saving Oka – With NH Turtle Rescue In this episode of Warden’s Watch, Wayne follows up on the disturbing New Hampshire turtle cruelty case by sitting down with Dallas Huggins and Drew Stevens of the New Hampshire Turtle Rescue. They share Oka the turtle’s recovery story, explain the challenges facing native turtle populations, and highlight the conservation work needed to protect these remarkable animals for generations to come. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Iron Skillet Seasonings Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Here’s what we discuss:  Why Wayne wanted to learn more about turtle rescue after covering the turtle cruelty case  Wayne’s story about rescuing an injured crow nicknamed “Survivor”  Meeting Dallas Huggins and Drew Stevens from New Hampshire Turtle Rescue  How Oka the turtle got her name  The rescue’s annual naming themes for turtles  Reports of turtle crossing signs being vandalized in Hillsboro  Growing concerns about an unusually high number of dead turtles on one road  Neighbors documenting suspicious activity around turtle crossing areas  The night Oka was discovered  Volunteer transporters helped get Oka to the rescue  The extent of Oka’s shell injuries  Emergency treatment, pain management, and stabilization efforts  “What pain has a turtle ever done to anybody?”  Conservation Officer Zach Abrahamson’s investigation  The use of a turtle decoy during the investigation  Charges laid against the offender  Discussion about penalties and wildlife cruelty laws  Public reaction to the case  Gaps in legal protections for some turtle species  Efforts to strengthen New Hampshire’s turtle protection regulations  The dangers of people taking wild turtles home as pets  Challenges caused by improper care and disease transmission  The impact of illegal turtle collection and the pet trade  How Oka’s shell repair differed from typical vehicle-strike injuries  Concerns about possible spinal damage and paralysis  The painstaking process of cleaning and rebuilding a damaged shell  Discovering that Oka was still carrying an egg after the attack  Recovery updates and Oka’s progress  “She’s acting like a normal turtle.”  Why the rescue believes the case should serve as a catalyst for change  The origins of New Hampshire Turtle Rescue  Learning wildlife rehabilitation through raptor and general wildlife care  Taking over turtle rehabilitation work from a retiring mentor  Expectations of a few turtle cases turning into hundreds  Growing demand for turtle-specific wildlife rehabilitation  Why roads are the biggest threat facing many turtle populations  The importance of habitat conservation  How long-lived turtle species struggle to recover from population losses  The role of wetlands, vernal pools, and connected habitats  Wildlife-friendly culverts and safe road crossings  Efforts to improve crossings for Blanding’s turtles and other species  Why rehabilitation is only a temporary solution without habitat protection  Moving turtles safely across roads  Seasonal turtle movements beyond nesting season  Fall migrations to overwintering sites  The remarkable site fidelity of native turtles  “The best way to help turtles is land conservation.”  How listeners can support New Hampshire Turtle Rescue  Resources available for people who find injured turtles  The rescue’s mission to help an ever-growing number of turtles Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 min
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