In this episode, we talk with Sgt. Blake Patterson, a Conservation Officer from Swan River, Manitoba, and President of the North American Game Warden Museum. Blake shares insights from his 17 years in the field and discusses the museum’s role in honoring game wardens and conservation officers across North America.Located at the International Peace Garden, the museum highlights the challenges of the profession and commemorates those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line PodcastDon Noyes ChevroletNorth American Game Warden MuseumHunt RegsWiseEyeSecureIt Gun StorageXS Sights“A Cowboy in the Woods” BookMaine's Operation Game ThiefInternational Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss:·       The museum is a place every game warden should visit ·       Joined board in 2010·       It’s elk hunting season in Manitoba!·       A unique moose lottery fundraiser·       Manitoba moose population decline·       “I’ve seen those game warden shows. I know I’m done.”·       Fun regional expressions·       The Fallen Officer Memorial Service·       Many museum exhibits feature seized items·       Antique snow machines and hand-powered rail cars·       Always looking for older tools of the trade, uniforms and paraphernalia·       Potential interactive exhibit featuring fallen officer biographies·       A night hunting helicopter chase CreditsHosts: Wayne Saunders and John NoresProducer: Jay AmmannWarden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley HannettResearch / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonGoogleWaypointStitcherTuneInMegaphoneFind More Here:WebsiteWarden’s Watch / TGL StoreFacebookFacebook Fan PageInstagramThreadsYouTubeRSSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices