Ricardo Grisolini, a New York State Environmental Conservation Officer with roots in northern Italy, brings a sharp eye and a sharp wit to wildlife law enforcement. From chasing down poachers to setting up decoy deer that even landowners can’t resist, his stories are packed with twists, laughs, and lessons. In this episode, Ricardo shares some of his most unforgettable and entertaining cases from two decades on the job. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line PodcastDon Noyes ChevroletNorth American Game Warden MuseumHunt RegsSecureIt Gun StorageXS Sights“A Cowboy in the Woods” BookMaine's Operation Game ThiefInternational Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss:·       Growing up in Northern Italy’s “laces”·       Raised and hunted birds from an early age·       Slow cooked pulled turkey·       “This job is not a job; it's a career.”·       Working in Madison County is “a game warden’s dream.”·       The charter captain’s Christmas fish and the Salvation Army police·       Donating confiscated fish and meat·       A VERY convincing decoy setup nets multiple charges·       A substantial illegal baiting operation on private property·       Poacher insists he used a crossbow·       Trail cams tell a different story·       “The point was out of respect for the animal.”·       Social media can be a warden’s best friend·       New York ECOs don’t wear a traditional badge  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