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133 Tony Latham – Fire, Fish & Game and Fiction
Manage episode 436358101 series 2813420
133 Tony Latham – Fire, Fish & Game and Fiction
Tony Latham is an author known for his engaging stories that draw from his extensive experience as an
Ohio game warden and years spent fighting wildfires in Alaska. His career has been as adventurous as
the characters in his books - including a lengthy undercover operation documented in his 2012 debut
novel, Trafficking: A Memoir of an Undercover Game Warden. Now, several books later, he sits down to
discuss his rich background, current projects, and more.
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International Wildlife Crimestoppers
Here’s what we discuss:
Grew up dreaming of becoming a game warden, just like his great uncle
From fighting wildfires in Alaska to 22 years as an Idaho game warden
Helped a local warden with a poaching case in high school
“I was in awe of that truck.”
Early warden experiences laid the foundation for undercover work
A deadly poisoning case
A lawyer’s gamble that paid off – for law enforcement
Began writing after retirement
First book was a short guide to examining and matching firearms evidence
Fight or flight mode in undercover officers
The challenge of writing fiction after years of factual case reports
Game wardens never quite retire
Writing can bring unexpected rewards
A sneak peek at the latest work in progress: The Charley Cove series
Wildlife crime is often tied to more serious crimes
If you see something, say something – always
Returning home to 26 “hot tips”
Sharing skills learned
Chasing wildfire in Alaska
“I wanted to be a game warden.”
Getting into undercover work
Uniformed one week, undercover the next
The prolific poacher who would not say ‘elk’
Most cases can be handled by uniformed officers
Visit Tony online
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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196 episodes
Manage episode 436358101 series 2813420
133 Tony Latham – Fire, Fish & Game and Fiction
Tony Latham is an author known for his engaging stories that draw from his extensive experience as an
Ohio game warden and years spent fighting wildfires in Alaska. His career has been as adventurous as
the characters in his books - including a lengthy undercover operation documented in his 2012 debut
novel, Trafficking: A Memoir of an Undercover Game Warden. Now, several books later, he sits down to
discuss his rich background, current projects, and more.
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:
Grew up dreaming of becoming a game warden, just like his great uncle
From fighting wildfires in Alaska to 22 years as an Idaho game warden
Helped a local warden with a poaching case in high school
“I was in awe of that truck.”
Early warden experiences laid the foundation for undercover work
A deadly poisoning case
A lawyer’s gamble that paid off – for law enforcement
Began writing after retirement
First book was a short guide to examining and matching firearms evidence
Fight or flight mode in undercover officers
The challenge of writing fiction after years of factual case reports
Game wardens never quite retire
Writing can bring unexpected rewards
A sneak peek at the latest work in progress: The Charley Cove series
Wildlife crime is often tied to more serious crimes
If you see something, say something – always
Returning home to 26 “hot tips”
Sharing skills learned
Chasing wildfire in Alaska
“I wanted to be a game warden.”
Getting into undercover work
Uniformed one week, undercover the next
The prolific poacher who would not say ‘elk’
Most cases can be handled by uniformed officers
Visit Tony online
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
Subscribe:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Amazon
Waypoint
Stitcher
TuneIn
Megaphone
Find More Here:
Website
Warden’s Watch / TGL Store
Facebook Fan Page
Threads
YouTube
RSS
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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