Lee Ellis knew he wanted to be a South Carolina game warden from the time he was a teenager. His son Hunter considered a few different occupations before realizing his destiny was in his father’s footsteps. Listen as they discuss their respective career paths, the unique benefits and challenges of growing up in a game warden family, and the changes they’ve each seen through the years. They may be Captain and Officer, but at the end of the day, they’re family.
Our Sponsors:
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH
International Wildlife Crimestoppers
Here’s what we discuss:
- Not the first South Carolina father/son warden team
- Hunter always wanted to be a game warden… sort of
- Not a lot of dads can say they work with their kids
- Perseverance paid off for Lee
- The Swiss army knife of law enforcement
- Shrimp baiting
- It’s all about preserving nature
- Education and enforcement go hand in hand
- Take One Make One program
- Non-traditional law enforcement role; it’s a lifestyle, not a job
- Family support is essential
- Cat and mouse
- Everyone knows the game warden
- Adapt using technology, but keep your roots
- How to catch an alligator
- President of International Wildlife Crimestoppers
- Hosting the 2021 IWC conference
- Telling wardens’ stories is key
- Promoting positive interactions
- Encouraging the next generation
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Social Media: Stacey DesRoches
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