After more than 30 years with Georgia DNR, Sgt. Shawn Elmore joins Warden’s Watch for a long‑awaited conversation filled with humor, hard lessons, and unforgettable cases. From hunting alongside his dad as a child to becoming one of Georgia’s leading boating‑incident investigators, Shawn shares a mix of heartfelt family stories, outrageous poaching cases, and high‑stakes investigations that helped change state law. Join us for a candid, funny, and deeply human look at life behind the badge. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line PodcastDon Noyes ChevroletNorth American Game Warden MuseumHunt RegsWiseEyeSecureIt Gun StorageXS Sights“A Cowboy in the Woods” BookMaine Operation Game ThiefNew Hampshire Operation Game ThiefNorth East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs AssociationInternational Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss:·        Finally recording after four years of trying·        Shawn’s 30+ year career with Georgia DNR·        Growing up hunting with his dad·        “That’s what I’m gonna do for a living.” ·        His son becoming interested in law enforcement·        Catching multiple in‑laws over the years·        “It takes you a long time to build your credibility… and a snap of a finger to lose it.”·        People claiming to “know” wardens to get out of trouble·        Losing friends after catching them or their kids·        Multi‑year landfill hunter case with warnings, tickets, then arrest·        A later case involving another family connection·        Hunting traditions, beagles, rabbits, and swamp rabbits·        Southern sayings and the “Lost in Translation” team·        The convicted felon firearm case: “Let me guess - the bullet fairy put this in your pocket.”·        Reading body language as a critical warden skill·        “Our mouths can get us into trouble, and they can keep us out of trouble.”·        The 501‑charge poaching investigation·        Conspiracy, false statements, and multi‑year suspensions·        Charging only what can be won in court·        Identifying violators based on decades of local knowledge·        His role with Georgia’s boating reconstruction team·        Early fatal boating cases and long‑lasting emotional impact·        High‑profile boating incident involving police officers·        The Jake and Griffin Prince case and Georgia’s BUI law change·        Challenges unique to boating investigations: sinking, drifting, disappearing evidence·        Teaching reconstruction and impaired‑operation detection nationwide·        The Georgia Outdoor News “Hall of Shame” bait case 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