All Episodes 2010 - 2023

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Region 7 wardens converge upon Intake fishing access site on the Yellowstone River as the annual paddlefish migration is in full swing. Watch anglers snag paddlefish and Wardens snag illegal anglers!

The Tongue River Reservoir State Park in south-central Montana is a popular summer destination for recreationists and fishermen, and Warden Mike Krings has his hands full keeping peace among the night crowd.

Wardens in Region 5 work their way up the Yellowstone River with a jet boat checking fly fishing outfitters while coming across a boat accident along the way. Then it's over to Region 1 for firearms training.

With Pronghorn antelope populations dwindling, Wardens of Region 7 run a decoy sting the day before the season begins but the real problem arises with trespassing on the opener. Then Region 4 Warden Bryan Golie has a potential poaching call.

The Upper Missouri River is a blue ribbon trout fishery & popular rafting destination. The Cascade district in Region 4 has its share of excitement with the mysterious camper parked on private land. Then over to Region 7 for some water safety checks.

Region 2 wardens are responding to a Tip Mont call with multiple elk down in grizzly country. Upon arrival, one elk & the suspect are missing. In the meantime, wardens in Region 7 have shots fired during a decoy sting.

In the shadows of the crazy mountains, the Yellowstone River becomes a rainbow of color during the annual boat float weekend. With jet boats, the Wardens are prepared for a crazy weekend of protecting the river and assisting the crazed rafters.

This week our Wardens receive a Tip-Mont call about a few illegally taken elk and pursue the the suspects.

This week our Wardens are in Montana monitoring the rivers while people paddlefish and we also try and eliminate a pesky bear from one man's property.

This week the Wardens set up a game checkpoint to make sure everyone is following the rules.

Montana Game Wardens set up an operation targeting illegal off-road vehicle usage. We also follow a patrol along the Missouri River, making sure the boaters are safe and legal.

Montana Game Wardens look into illegally taken antlers. Plus, follow along as they help with conservation efforts for sage grouse and walleye.

Snowfall in Montana make for treacherous waters, but that doesn't stop the annual boat float. Follow Montana Game Wardens as they patrol the rivers to ensure the safety and legal compliance of the boaters.

Montana Game Wardens patrol the high country during winter with snow mobiles. It's also elk season, and the wardens check for compliance with hunting laws.

Opening day of big game season is busy for Montana's Game Wardens. Follow along as they patrol the Bitterroot game area. Plus, the wardens set up a sting to catch poachers, complete with a moving decoy.

Montana game wardens attempt to track down suspects of illegally killed animals. Plus, one wardens get the opportunity to take a break from enforcing hunting laws to actually go on a mule deer hunt for himself.

Have you ever wondered where confiscated trophy animals end up? Today we'll show you. Follow game wardens as they monitor hunting activity on big horn sheep. Flathead Lake is overflowing with holiday cheer during the 4th of July. Let's keep it safe.

Montana Game Warden Bryan Golie helps out when a hunter is injured while in the woods. Elsewhere, Wardens chase down hunters that don't stop at their check station; with surprising results.

Montana game wardens deploy elk decoys across the state in hopes of catching would-be poachers.

Wardens patrol the Wolf Creek area of Montana for illegal hunting activity. Elsewhere, Wardens conduct a mule deer decoy operation.

This week, game wardens deal with a missing child who was last seen dragged off by a bear... good thing it's only a training excercise. Meanwhile it's opening season for shed antler hunters and the wardens have their hands full!

This week, a couple of wardens face off with early season anglers over gaming laws while other wardens get trained in open water rescue techniques.

This week, wardens encounter a crowd after busting a couple of antler poachers, crack down on anglers who are cheating the system during paddlefish season, and one warden deals with a rowdy group of partying campers.

This week, a five year old poacher case comes to a close and a grizzly bear has wardens on full alert. Then, wardens converge on Helena for their annual convention where they have a little fun

This week on Wardens, we're tracking down a pesky bear who has been digging through the neighbors trash. In another region, we're citing several people for fishing without a license.

This week, Montana Game Wardens are on the lookout for illegal hunters, some by trespassing, others by hunting too early in the day, hunting from vehicles, or taking spike elk.

This week, we're near Seeley Lake, Montana, as the wardens from Region 2 are kept busy with the summer recreation crowd.

This week, game wardens are kept busy during hunting season as they're out catching poachers with an elk decoy, tracking down trespassers, and checking tags.

This week, Montana game wardens saddle up for a back country patrol in search of poachers while other wardens are busy with other illegal hunters and anglers, not to mention an elderly man who is feeding deer he shouldn't be.

This week, wardens come across a gruesome crime involving deer poachers as well as some illegal fishing activity. They also say goodbye to one of their own, as Captain Jeff Darrah retires from duty after 26 years on the job.

This week, wardens deal with conflicting hunting stories which leads one man into trouble. Meanwhile, other wardens deal with would-be trespassers as the hunting season comes to a close.

This week, we sit down with Bryan Golie, Jeff Darrah, Joe Kambic, and John Lasofsky as they give their insight into what it's like to be Montana Game Wardens, recounting what they've been through in their careers as well as what happened this past season.

This week, Montana game wardens try to control the masses as the gates open and antler hunters are set free to find their trophies.

Montana game wardens work the opening day of pronghorn season as they monitor legal and illegal hunting practices, as well as protecting the seeded fields from undue harm.

This week, Montana game wardens deal with the opening day of deer season and all the trouble that goes along with it.

This week, Montana game wardens deal with some of the many water issues they deal with including littering, under- age drinking, and the annual Yellowstone Boat Float.

This week, game wardens deal with repeat offenders and people with outstanding warrants that only make matters worse when confronted.

This week, game wardens are looking for poachers and those not hunting within the law, all with a little help from full size decoys and local citizens calling in to the TIP-MONT hotline.

This week, game wardens try and track down a potential poacher who took a deer out of season. Then, we'll follow another warden as he takes his son hunting when his son draws a hard to come by moose tag.

Warden Kambic investigates a wounded elk and the hunter who tried to do the right thing.

A wounded deer has locked horns with another buck creating a dilemma for Warden Burroughs.

On this episode, the Wardens investigate a possible elk harassment case, and a possible poaching in Montana.

This week on Wardens, Nick Taylor responds to a call about duck hunters shooting duck over thin ice. Then, Bryan Golie keeps an eye on the Bear Tooth Game Range on opening morning of elk season.

On this episode of Wardens, Joe Kambic patrols Deer Lodge, Montana and Kqyn Kuka attempts to rescue a sick buck from the ice.

This week on Wardens, its elk hunting season in Montana and Bryan Golie is after suspicious hunters, and Paul Luepke addresses two hunters who shot mule deer does without the proper permits.

Dangerous log jams on the Flathead River threaten unprepared boaters and tubers.

A slew of un-licensed anglers catch the attention of Game Wardens.

The Warden's day starts early with an opportunity to capture a convicted game violator who has dodged the law for over 3 years. But just as one case closes another begins - forcing them to work late into the night.

Region 4 Wardens are called in to round up a 1000 pound bully. But this youngster is not leaving the safety of his home. The Wardens turn to drastic measures to secure the situation.

Region 1 Wardens come across a squatter on public land that leaves them speechless. And Region 5 Wardens are on high alert at the annual Yellowstone River Boat Float.

Birds, bucks and missing licenses. This week the Wardens watch a clear violation take place in Region 5. Property lines are crossed in pursuit of upland game and a license check comes up empty.

There is often a fine line between false information and the truth. Veteran Region 5 wardens use their sixth to bring game violators to justice.

Fourth of July in Montana's Flathead Lake is where the party is at. But with the heat tempers flare and the free flowing alcohol combines to make a dangerous situation.

When the game ranges are opened up for Antler Shed Hunting its all hands on deck for the Montana Game Wardens. Reports of Bears, Mountain Lions and lost hunters keep the wardens busy.

When Jet skis get too close to boats things can turn dangerous. And Warden Bryan Golie questions an angler in search for the truth.

Wardens often go the extra mile to investigate a report of illegal activity, help a hunter or protect landowner rights. This week Wardens go that extra mile with an unexpected outcome.

In 2012, the small community of Whitefish, Montana was shocked by the useless killing of over 20 deer. Region 1 Wardens think outside the box to put a stop to this heinous crime.

Protecting Montana Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species is a top priority for Montana FWP. But when AIS check stations are set up in Region 1 and 3 it's up to the Wardens to educate the public.

When Wardens respond to a call sometimes getting there is most of the battle. And we pay tribute to an honorary warden that will truly be missed.

Montana Game Wardens have their hands full with headless deer, trophy bull elk being poached and illegally tagged deer. But the Future of hunting is bright with a new batch of hunters.

With a massive Winter storm bearing down on Northern Montana Wardens aren't backing off. Wardens catch one guy in a web of lies at a check station while miles away they chase down a decoy shooter that refuses to give up.

This week Warden Lesofski searches out a hunting party that left their elk to rot. While Region 2 Wardens rush into a volatile situation after their decoy is shot from the road.

A riverside check station catches four minors with no life jackets and a lot of alcohol. Then Warden Golie stops two cars full of minors that should not be behind the wheel.

A check station outside of Billings stops a guy who refuses to tell the truth. Investigating who shot the deer reveals a long history of game violations.

Someone shot and stashed the head of a trophy bull elk. Wardens spend months staking out the head. Once it is moved they use high tech equipment to locate the head and capture the suspect.

Wardens step into the world of CSI this week in determining where a deer was killed. But when uncoverin

The illegal killing of multiple animals over the past 5 years by a family of poachers is going to trial. Wardens on on the witness stand hoping for a guilty verdict and a Case Closed.

Region 4 Warden Bryan Golie chases down hunters that dodged a game check station. A nearly four hour investigation reveals exactly what they were hiding.

Region 5 Warden Nick Taylor is in the crosshairs when a hunter points a gun directly at him. And in Region 2 Wardens find a huntress with a secret she is hiding.

Region 3 Wardens chase down a check station runner only to find the hunters have shot a deer – but what and where is the question?

The drought conditions in Montana threaten to close down hunting and fishing in the Treasure State. But dead fish and restrictions are the least of the Warden's worries when the Bears come to town.

Block Management is one of the keys to great hunting in Montana but the rules are set. If you are going to break them the Wardens will be there to hold you accountable.

When a report of an illegal buck surfaces, Warden Joe Kambic goes to work to find the shooters. Things heat up for Warden Rick Smauch when he responds to a fire; and Bryan Golie fights the winter weather just to patrol his area.

Drownings happen every Summer on the lakes and rivers of Montana U.S.A. Region 1 Warden Chris Crane steps in to save a person in a kayak, while Region 2 Wardens catch friends fishing in the wrong spot.

Something is killing deer in the Missoula Valley of Montana U.S.A. and it has Fish, Wildlife and Parks working overtime to find the culprit.

Montana wardens are on the look out for an offender on opening day when a few shed hunters are willing to break the law for sheds of large antlers.

In Montana, wardens use everything from a deer decoy to a K-9 to make sure hunters are following the rules.

During opening week, COs and brothers Bill and Shane Webster patrol the state using different strategies. Bill takes to the air to look for illegal bait piles while Shane works the web to track down offenders.

The opening week of firearm deer season is one the year's busiest. Officers in Districts 3 and 6 tackle road hunting issues in rural Michigan.

Officers in both the lower and upper peninsula of Michigan work to stop hunters from baiting for bear too early.

Warden Bryan Golie investigates a call of shots fired on private property during the big game season and is in for a long night.

A ten officer patrol works the Walleye Opener weekend making sure everyone is safe and obeying the law in District Six.

All across Michigan officers spend the 16 days of the firearm deer season responding to all manner of calls from trespassing to poaching.

Hunters have their downed elk attacked by a grizzly bear and Warden Koeppen investigates a separate dead elk, left in a field.

There are two distinct elk seasons in Michigan, one in August and one in December. Patrolling those two seasons couldn't be more different for the officers in District 3.

C.O.s in Michigan sometimes rely on aerial surveillance to crack down on illegal baiting during the firearm whitetail season.

Game Warden John Lesofski starts his day before sunrise and doesn't wrap up until well past sunset.

Michigan's District 3 is home to the state's only sturgeon spearing season. The limit is low, but the reward can be a fish of a lifetime.

Michigan Conservation Officers in the U.P. have a lengthy snowmobile season to patrol. From sound checks to safe riding on trails, it's never a dull day in the snow.

There's no shining for wildlife on public ground during the month of November in Michigan. To combat that, an aerial patrol at night is utilized.

Michigan hunters harvested the second most whitetails in the country. Keeping track of everyone in the field requires near 24/7 surveillance.

Hunting blinds can not be left on state land year-round. When officers find blinds that need to be removed, they search high and low for the owners.

It can take 7 years to draw a bear tag in Michigan's U.P. Conservation Officers make sure everyone plays by the same rules, so no one has an advantage.

The westside of Michigan has some of the state's best fishing spots. From inland rivers to the Great Lakes, C.O.s know their fall will be spent watching anglers.

Michigan's archery deer season lasts 77 days and the regular firearm season is 16 days long. Over that time period, C.O.'s use a variety of tactics to make sure everyone is playing by the rules.

The state of Michigan is highlighted through a contest to win hunting licenses and over $4000 in prizes. Officers also patrol during a summer boating festival and the firearm deer season.

Conservation Officers patrol fishermen and women on the Detroit River, on the border between Michigan and Canada during the spring spawning run for walleye.

An officer on Michigan's east side meets a driver on the road without a license and an officer on the state's west side patrols during a waterfowl hunt on a state game area.

Conservation Officers on patrols during fall fishing season as well as spring turkey season encounter suspects that have set fires in conditions where they shouldn't have.

Michigan Conservation Officers employ numerous tactics to enforce the state laws. Some of them include using aerial patrols to look out for illegal activitity as well as keeping an eye out for blinds on state land that have been in place too long.

Conservation Officers fish in plain clothes to see if anglers are snagging fish.

Part 2 of a night time patrol to stop anglers from keeping fish that are foul-hooked.