130 Lukas Madsen – Alberta, Canada

130 Lukas Madsen – Alberta, Canada Ahead of NAWEOA 2024 in British Columbia, Canada, Wayne discusses warden life across the border with special guest Sgt. Lukas Madsen, a Fish & Wildlife officer in the neighboring province of Alberta. Sgt. Madsen discusses his path from growing up in the rugged beauty of the Northwest Territories to becoming a game warden, Alberta’s many outdoor opportunities, and shares a few adventures he’s had along the way. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum 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: ·       What Canadian accent? ·       Originally set out to become a biologist ·       Growing up in Yellowknife; one road north, one road south ·       Great Slave Lake is one of the deepest in Canada ·       Outdoor experience creates an advantage ·       Education never stops ·       Had to build experience to be hired full-time ·       Working as a park ranger - aka the Party Police ·       Adventures in bear trapping ·       Sometimes euthanasia is the only option ·       The Western Conservation Law Academy ·       “The best job in the world.” ·       Alberta has an abundance of wildlife ·       A couple of unethical outfitters ·       Wildlife crimes in another country can result in big problems ·       NAWEOA: “We all have the same stories.” ·       Always move forward, always try to do better 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 Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices