In this episode of Warden’s Watch, Wayne sits down with Ben Martin, founder of the Hunt Regs app, and Hayden Cook, a Tennessee Wildlife Officer, for a deep dive into warden-hunter interactions, safety in the field, and the story behind one of Tennessee’s most infamous poaching cases - the Maserati Buck. From practical advice for hunters to insights on wildlife law enforcement, this conversation is packed with real-world lessons and strategies to stay compliant in the field. 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:·       Ben’s journey as a first-generation hunter and why he created Hunt Regs·       “How do I make a game warden comfortable?” - the question every hunter should ask·       Hayden Cook on professionalism: “We serve the hunters and fishermen of Tennessee.”·       Hunter safety tips during license checks and why nervousness can lead to mistakes·       Hunt Regs app: anonymous poaching reports and real-time regulations·       The Maserati Buck case: a 229-inch deer poached under a streetlight near a luxury car dealership·       “Antlers make people do crazy things.” - Hayden on poaching motives·       Honest mistakes vs. intentional violations: why self-reporting matters·       Digital licensing pitfalls and why preparation is key·       Building trust and positive relationships between hunters and wardens 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