94 Wild Tech - with Steve Beltran and Eric Richey

Steve Beltran is an award-winning Conservation Police Officer with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources who combines his passion for both technology and the outdoors through his Timber-Tech column, a regular feature in International Game Warden Magazine. Eric Richey is the founder and CEO of Sovereign Sportsman Solutions (S3), an industry leader in customized electronic license and permitting innovations throughout North America. Join us as they discuss recent outdoor technology developments, and some exciting possibilities for the future.    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: “Probably the largest, most unknown tech company in the industry” Systems are built and branded to the specific state’s requirements Mobile platforms allow officers access to real-time information S3 developed the first mobile solution for conservation officers Technology has typically been marketed to large law enforcement agencies Access to data in the field increases efficiency – no need to go to the office for info QR codes allow access even when offline RFID advancements could allow coastal officers to gather all license info from a nearby vessel without having to board Tech and the outdoors don’t need to be mutually exclusive Electronic data can allow officers to quickly get a complete picture  Potential for faster access to license revocations under the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact  Each state currently uses its own format A standardized system could identify violators on the spot Violations in one state can result in different restrictions in different states Timber-Tech column helps bridge the technical gap Taking the tech into the field to determine exact needs Why not use every tool that we have? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices