Of Michigan’s six state fish hatcheries, the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery is the only one that raises muskie.
On This Week's Episode, Michigan Conservation Officers Monitor a Summer Boat Party
Some people that conservation officers encounter are less than thrilled to speak with them. One example is in this clip:
Deer Fawn in an Enclosure
Here’s a brief clip from this week’s episode where a Michigan conservation officer in mid-Michigan encounters a whitetail fawn prancing around with goats and other farm animals.
"Honesty Goes A Long Way"
That’s the title of this week’s episode and it could probably be the name for just about every episode. Game Wardens can typically sense when something isn’t quite right and always encourage people to tell them the truth. Here’s a brief clip from this week’s show. It features Officer Brad Bellville talking to some hunters on the firearm deer opener.
Honoring Michigan's Fallen Conservation Officers
Since the first Michigan Game Warden came on the job in 1887, sixteen conservation officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. A segment from this week’s episode includes a dedication for these officers and their families in the form of a monument that was dedicated last spring. Here’s a link to that story:
March 15 is Conservation Officer Appreciation Day
Governor Whitmer has declared March 15 as a day to honor conservation officers in the state. As someone who has tagged along with quite a few of them in their patrol trucks, on their boats and jet skis and from a snowmobile, I can vouch for their knowledge and professionalism.
Here’s a brief clip from our Wardens episode that’s airing this week:
Episode 1 of Wardens Season 11 is Currently Available for Free...
…on Outdoor Channel’s site. Follow this link.
Season 11 Starts Tonight On Outdoor Channel!
A promo edited by Outdoor Channel for episode 1 of season 11 that debuts at 8:30pm ET tonight.
This week's episode features an officer with a passion for turkey hunting!
Michigan Conservation Officer Dan Prince puts on a seminar on turkey hunting and shows plenty of enthusiasm.
Airing this week on Wardens...
Michigan conservation officers patrol ice fishermen and snowmobilers as well as segments on a moose survey from a plane and a Stuff-A-Truck campaign to help underprivileged children.
Sergeant Shane Webster of Michigan's Law Enforcement Division on the Radio...
Sergeant Webster recently joined the Revolution with Jim and Trav as a guest. He’s a sergeant in district 9 which encompasses seven counties in southeast Michigan. His interview can be heard here.
"Firearm Deer Opener" Premieres Tonight
This is likely the day that hunters and conservation officers look forward to the most.
Michigan Conservation Officer Sergeant Mark DePew on "The Revolution with Jim & Trav"
Sergeant Mark DePew of the Law Enforcement Division of the Michigan DNR was a guest on an outdoor radio program recently. He discussed the Wardens series and some of the things he’s encountered during his career. He also explained what it takes to become a CO in Michigan and gave information regarding the recruit school that the department will be having later this year. Check it out here by looking for the episode from Jan 28th:
A preview of tonight's episode:
Firearm deer season, along with ice fishing and snowmobile patrols are the primary story lines in the show the debuts tonight at 8:30pm ET.
Salmon In The Classroom Segment From The Grand Rapids Area Airing This Week
A fun segment to shoot and edit!
Episode 2 of Season 10 is airing this week
Here’s a clip of a law segment from this week’s episode:
Wardens Season 10 Debuts Tonight!
Here’s a brief segment (just under 2 minutes) from the premiere episode for the 10th season of Wardens that airs at 8:30ET tonight.
Michigan Conservation Officers Team Up With Jay's Sporting Goods and Toys For Tots
Michigan conservation officers, Jay’s Sporting Goods, and Toys for Tots all joined together to collect toys for children in need this past weekend. Here’s a quick video that includes Lieutenant Brandon Kieft and Officer Josh Russell and highlights these efforts. All of the organizations involved are especially grateful to everyone who made donations. Merry Christmas!
Honoring First Responders on 9/11
As our Wardens production crew travelled south across the Mighty Mac after filming officers patrolling the first two days of bear season in District 2, they captured this image of Old Glory
Join us as we somberly remember the men and women who ran toward the danger for their fellow Americans.
#neverforget
Two More Stories of Michigan Conservation Officers Saving Lives
Around a month ago, three Michigan conservation officers were vital in rescuing a man who intentionally drove his Mercedes Benz into the Detroit River and didn’t want to be rescued. Nice work by Officers Bobby Watson, Dan Walzak, and David Schaumburger as well as Detroit EMS medic Jason Cornell.
Then just a few days ago, Officer Robert Slick helped save a woman from a burning home while he was off-duty. Thanks for your help. CO Slick.
As Chief Hagler says in the second article, “A conservation officer is never truly off-duty.”