S6-E135: 5 Things to do When Being Checked by a Game Warden

North American Outdoors

There is a specialized law enforcement department that has the sole responsibility of protecting our natural resources. Collectively referred to as game wardens or conservation police officers, these men and women are the ones who interact with hunters and fishermen to make sure those taking our natural resources are following the rules. Ensuring that hunters and fishermen are following the laws regarding the hunting seasons, bag limits, means, and methods, are just some of the duties game wardens are tasked with.
Unfortunately, we now live in a society where disrespecting law enforcement is becoming the norm for many individuals in our communities. There are many individuals in our society that actively seek to harm our law enforcement officers. If you are in the field often enough, you will eventually encounter a game warden. How you react to that encounter can set the tone on how the interaction will go.
Game wardens are almost all in agreement in what you can do to keep yourself as well as the officer safe, and to avoid any misunderstandings. When you encounter a game warden you should display a safe firearm, have all your documents ready for inspection, have a good attitude, comply with request, and do not look to be offended.
Attitude is contagious. If you have a good one, you’ll quickly infect others with it!

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