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.
Warden's Watch
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250 episodes
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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.
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June 25, 2026
174 Chris Egan - With Tayton Keezer
174 Chris Egan - With Tayton Keezer This episode brings us a fresh perspective as Conservation Law student Tayton Keezer steps behind the mic to interview retired New Hampshire CO Chris Egan. What starts as a simple student-to-officer conversation turns into a mix of mentorship, hard truths, and wild field stories, as Tayton connects what he’s learning in school to what the job really looks like in the field. 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: Tayton stepping in as guest host and kicking things off with Chris Chris’ early love for the outdoors and where it came from Growing up around hunting, fishing, and camp culture with family “I think it’s innate in every kid… it just needs to be fostered.” Early influences from his dad and grandfather Developing people skills at a young age by learning from others in the field The importance of curiosity and asking questions The best parts of the job, independence and building your own patrol days “Patrolling woods and waters in an area that I love to be in” Flexibility in choosing how to work, from boats to ATVs to foot patrol Balancing independence with the structured nature of the role Least favorite parts - including paperwork and detailed reporting The reality that reports can become court evidence The harder side of the job: fatalities, searches, and recoveries “Those things don’t go away… they’re like a scar in your mind.” How difficult calls can stay with you over time Advice for young hunters and anglers entering the outdoors Concerns about fewer kids spending time outside “I just don’t understand how you could be bored outside.” The mental health benefits of being outdoors The joy and meaning the outdoors brought to Chris’ life The balance of the job, rewarding one day and demanding the next “Some days you shouldn’t be getting paid… other days you should be getting paid 10 times.” Early interactions with wardens and how they shape perception of the role Field techniques and tricks learned from other officers A case involving illegal exotic animals inside a residence Walking into what felt like a zoo inside someone’s home A late-night Sasquatch call “I had to respond to it without laughing.” The risks of working in remote areas at night A major poaching case involving a moose shot multiple times The long investigation that went unsolved for years A last-minute confession just before the statute of limitations expired “I’m here to take responsibility for what I did.” Accountability, personal change, and closure in that case Chris’ approach to enforcement, firm but fair The importance of maintaining relationships in small communities How those relationships can impact safety and future cases Conservation officers as a voice for wildlife Encouragement for the next generation entering the field Reflecting on a career built on passion, responsibility, and respect Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 12, 2026
173 Etienne Daigle – Quebec, Canada
Host Wayne Saunders interviews wildlife enforcement officer Etienne Daigle about unpredictable wildlife cases in Quebec, Canada, revealing the challenges and surprising encounters of his career.
May 28, 2026
W09 New England Naturals - With Jake DeBow
Host Wayne Saunders interviews Jake DeBow about his thriving business New England Naturals, exploring the art of fur, and the growing interest in natural food and clothing sources.
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