111 Ethan Justinger – Utah

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. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers 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 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices