POPULARITY
Maine Warden Service Pilot Daryl Gordon was known for his faith, his love of family, fishing and flying, and his steadfast dedication to the people and natural resources of his home state. While flying over the North Maine Woods after a busy day of service, Pilot Gordon's Cessna went down in a snow squall, prompting a massive search. Warden Preston Pomerleau, whose K9 service partner is named in Gordon's honor, shares his memories of that day, and reflects on how the entire Maine Warden Service continues to honor and remember their friend. “It is not how these officers died that made them heroes; it is how they lived.” ~ National Law Enforcement Memorial, Washington, DC Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine's Operation Game Thief International Wildlife Crimestoppers Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden's Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our final episode celebrating Women's History Month 2025, we're excited to welcome Maine game warden Mindy Rugg. Inspired by our very own podcast, Mindy transitioned from a successful career as a vet tech to become a game warden in 2021. Join us as she shares her journey, the challenges she faces, and the unique perspective women bring to the job. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine's Operation Game Thief International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here's what we discuss: · Gained many skills in her previous career as a vet tech · Needed to be outside · Listened to the Warden's Watch podcast · Not everyone loves the game warden · Hired in 2021, full-time in 2022 · Checking hundreds of boats a day · On the job experience can be the best communication training · People react well if you treat them fairly · Strategies to manage dyslexia · Spell check, Grammarly, and text-to-speech · Working in Western Maine – close to home, but not too close · “Every single day I learn something new.” · Mindy's favorite Warden's Watch episode · Maine Warden Service now has seven female officers · Many companies don't make clothing for women in law enforcement · Don't talk yourself out of it - make it happen · It's no longer a shock to meet a female game warden · Women can bring a different perspective to the job Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden's Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The message was delivered on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Kate Braestrup, Guest Minister and New York Times Best-Selling Author. DESCRIPTION Rev. Kate Braestrup, a distinguished author and the chaplain of the Maine Warden Service, takes us on the journey to the heart of Maine's wilderness with a sermon that ventures far beyond the church walls. She reveals the profound power of tangible, immediate love in action, expressed through dedication and service and through offering a hand to hold and a shoulder to lean on in moments of deep vulnerability. Let's explore the strength and beauty of loving locally, in the here and now, where it matters most. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:
This week, Drewby and Yergy head down I-95 to Portland to discuss the case of Amy St. Laurent, a beautiful young woman living in Southern Maine, who was abducted in plain sight on a night out in the Old Port. After two months of massive search efforts by the Portland Police Department, the Maine State Police and the Maine Warden Service, Amy was found buried in the woods off Route 22 in Scarborough. She had been beaten, her body showed signs a sexual assault had taken place and she had been shot to death. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/me-supreme-judicial-court/1306796.html https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75552076/amy-elizabeth-st_laurent https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75552076/amy-elizabeth-st_laurent/photo https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2002/10/21/mother-amy-st-laurent-uses/51285397007/ https://www.google.com/books/edition/Finding_Amy/PB6DjCVWrhMC?hl=en&gbpv=1 https://www.amystlaurentfoundation.org/amys-story https://mainecrimewriters.com/2011/10/10/remembering-amy-st-laurent/ https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/mbb201_amy_st_laurent/1_index.html https://margeniblog.typepad.com/margery_niblock_/2007/05/joseph_k_loughl.html https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2003/07/04/st-laurent-s-killer-sentenced/51273399007/ https://patch.com/maine/across-me/maine-cop-who-searched-murder-victim-honored https://www.kentandpelczarfh.com/obituary/2413170 https://www.fosters.com/story/news/2006/05/11/police-thought-murder-victim-as/52551943007/ https://www.wmtw.com/article/special-report-psychics-playing-role-in-solving-crimes/1988534 https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2002/03/25/homicide-victim-died-after-being/51291992007 https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2001/12/11/body-s-identity-confirmed/51296029007/ https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2003/01/14/prosecutors-no-physical-evidence-links/51279326007/ https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2001/11/03/missing-person-case-moves-ahead/51298097007/ https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2002/10/21/mother-amy-st-laurent-uses/51285397007/ https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2001/12/16/mourners-gather-for-st-laurent/51295349007/ https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2003/01/16/mother-takes-stand-in-son/51277399007/ https://www.facebook.com/AmySt.LaurentFoundation/ https://www.gettyimages.fi/photos/jeffrey-gorman https://www.gettyimages.ca/photos/amy-st-laurent
For twenty years, Bill Livezey led a double life rubbing shoulders with some of Maine's worst wildlife offenders; the kinds of people who not only live by the poacher's mantra “if it's brown, it's down,” but many who were dangerously unstable felons, alcoholics, and drug abusers - his success at putting bad guys out of business stemming largely from his early years as one of them. Since retiring in 2020 as the Maine Warden Service's longest-tenured covert operative, he has co-written Let's Go For a Ride, a captivating chronicle of both a life undercover, and a life transformed. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here's what we discuss: · “Let's go for a ride” - the universal bad guy code · Desire for wealth sent his father down a dark road · From successful businessman to meth dealer · Hired a hit man to kill his own brother · Ultimately died in a confrontation with police · Young Bill loved sports and the outdoors, but was using drugs regularly by 15 · Spiraling out of control: “I was broken.” · Positive influences and an invitation from a teammate changed everything · Unity college and riding with the game warden · An extra-long warden service polygraph · Applying as many times as it takes · The young game warden who knew all the tricks · Experience as a juvenile lent itself to undercover work · Befriending, then arresting poachers was a psychological struggle · “Pull over! I'm an undercover game warden!” · Relationships have to feel real; some were easy, some not so much · Undercover work was difficult to step away from · Some cases were especially taxing · The fear of being discovered · The book brings the reader into each case Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Patreon Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murder Of Missing Woman, Investigation And Arrest. Conceptions About Police Shootings. He talks about the gripping investigation into one of the most shocking murders in recent Maine history. The abduction and murder of Amy St. Laurent. Plus, the misconceptions and lies about Police Officer involved shootings. Joseph K. Loughlin, retired assistant chief of police for the City of Portland, Maine, is our guest. Joe talks about the Amy St. Laurent case, the intricacies and challenges of the investigation, arrest and conviction of her killer. He also talks about how the murder and investigation had a profound impact on the police officers involved. She disappeared following a night out in Portland, Maine's Old Port district, during which she had taken an acquaintance for a night on the town. She was spotted at a pool hall, indulged in pizza, and concluded her evening at a dance club. It was unusual for Amy to leave the dance club with two men she had just met that night, but she did so and headed to an apartment to attend a birthday party. Tragically, Amy was never seen again. Amy's family and friends grew increasingly worried when they failed to receive any communication from her the following day, and their concern deepened when she didn't arrive for work. After an intensive two-month search led by the Portland Police Department, with assistance from the Maine State Police and the Maine Warden Service, Amy was ultimately discovered concealed in the woods. Tragically, she had suffered a brutal assault, showed signs of sexual assault, and had been fatally shot. Her murderer was subsequently found guilty and handed a 60-year prison sentence. Joe also discusses the lies and misconceptions spread by the media about officer-involved shootings. Plus the two books he co-authored with Kate Clark Flora, "Finding Amy: A True Story of Murder in Maine" and "Shots Fired: The Misunderstandings, Misconceptions, and Myths about Police Shootings". Details and more information can be found at his website. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our website. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the final episode of season 7, Emily talks with Game Warden Corporal Kris MacCabe to take a deeper look at the delicate and often complicated tradition of public access to private land in Maine. Kris is one of two Corporals within Maine Warden Service who focus on landowners relations, providing support to private landowners across the state and helping to educate and inspire outdoor users of all types to be responsible and appreciative private land users. Listen in and then learn more at mefishwildlife.com/outdoorpartners
In this episode Emily heads into the field to meet with newly hired Game Warden Mindy Rugg. Mindy shares her experience navigating the lengthy hiring and training process with the Maine Warden Service, discussing what kept her inspired and motivated, even when she faced unexpected challenges and roadblocks.
Joel Wilkinson spent 28 years serving the state of Maine, including twelve years as Colonel of the Maine Warden Service. Now retired, Col. Wilkinson sits down with Wayne to reflect on an extraordinary career that began when he was just a teen. In this episode, we discuss his swift rise through the ranks, a television show that almost wasn't, the challenges and rewards the outdoors can provide, and some valuable lessons learned along the way. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here's what we discuss: Captain to Colonel Remembering Maj. Gregg Sanborn Choosing quality leaders Every day was an education We all started in the same place Empowering people through Operation Game Thief (OGT) The wall of shame Fundraising to offer larger rewards International Wildlife Crimestoppers provided fresh ideas The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact OGT trailers manned at all times; “we have to tell the stories.” Blazing the North Woods Law trail Turned down the original request What are our fears? What are our goals? It had to be authentic without being disrespectful A gentlemen's agreement Popularity brought some unexpected situations Ending the Maine story in the best way possible Didn't want to be seen as making money The diversity educated the public Inspiring kids to become game wardens Passing the torch to New Hampshire The North Woods Throwdown Back Woods Law?!? Bluefin tuna fishing takes more than skill You have to do a lot of little things right It's all about respect for the animal Confidence comes with experience Plan to be successful The abundance mentality Life after retirement Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
92 – Col. Joel Wilkinson (Ret.) – Maine – Part I Joel Wilkinson spent 28 years serving the state of Maine, including twelve years as Colonel of the Maine Warden Service. Now retired, Col. Wilkinson sits down with Wayne to reflect on an extraordinary career that began when he was just a teen. In this episode, we discuss his early years as a game warden, including an intense turn in covert operations that resulted in some of the agency's most significant prosecutions of the time. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here's what we discuss: Maine has used the term ‘game warden' since 1880 No time to hunt or fish. Learned about the outdoors from a girlfriend's father Started riding with game wardens at 16 Became a deputy warden at 19 Tried to sneak in a little early “This is all I wanted to do.” 2000 applicants, few positions Tried appealing to the Colonel Joined a local police department to gain experience Trained with many Maine wardens at the academy Finally hired by Maine Warden Service at 22 No warden in his area for 11 years Caught first night hunter eight days after graduating Moving to a new area, population: 4 Chris Simmons becomes the boss… and moves in across the road A memorable Thanksgiving night Shifting into covert investigations A big case, but some unnerving moments Targets often under the influence of alcohol and drugs Seeing the other side “It changed how we did business.” Making Captain at 32 Learned many administrative skills The Maine whitewater rafting industry Many companies offer rafting, hiking, and rock climbing Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Yergy and Drewby delve deep into the mysterious disappearance of Ludger Belanger, which has gone unsolved for the last 45 years. Belanger lived in Washington, Maine with his wife Linda at the time of his disappearance. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic at Bridge Construction in Windsor, working on diesel engines, but at the time of his disappearance was between jobs, and Linda had a job as a waitress at Ho Ho Chinese Restaurant on Western Avenue in Augusta. They had three daughters - Michelle, Traci, and Angel, whom was only four months old. At 9:00 a.m. on November 25, 1975, after a morning of hunting with Linda and his brother (and possibly his father according to Open Season), Ludger was dropped off half a mile from their home on Route 105 so he could go deer hunting. Belanger had a good home life and marriage at the time of his disappearance, and isn't believed to have left of his own accord. Linda thinks he was murdered. Police had allegedly two suspects: David Svenningsen (Suspect A) and Danny Collins Jr. (Suspect B). The latter being the only one alive and still living in Maine. This year on November 5th would have been Ludger's 70th birthday. As of the date of this release, Ludger will have been missing for 45 years. “Open Season: True Stories of the Maine Warden Service,” by author Daren Worcester dedicates an entire chapter to Ludger's case for anyone interested in further reading. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Maine State Police at (207) 624-7143 or (800) 452-4664. You can also reach out to Ludger's family via their FB page “Justice for Ludger Belanger.” A very special thank you to Dani for the invaluable information she generously shared with two complete strangers that went out on a limb to reach out! Thank you to Daren for helping us with our questions regarding Open Season: True Stories of the Maine Warden Service , and the vast amount of information he covered. And of course, to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #podcast #themiserymachine #truecrime Source Materials: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01NATIZJP&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_QAbZFbX0KGERS https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=justice%20for%20ludger%20belanger https://lcnme.com/currentnews/mvhs-graduates-1975-disappearance-remains-unsolved/ http://charleyproject.org/case/ludger-r-belanger https://www.pressherald.com/2015/11/21/hunters-disappearance-decades-ago-haunts-family https://www.facebook.com/Justice-For-Ludger-Belanger-387173201682994 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111144212/david-brackenridge-svenningsen https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache%3A0D0YpXggY1oJ%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fknox.villagesoup.com%2Fmobile%2Fp%2Ffamily-of-washington-man-seeks-justice-43-years-after-his-apparent-murder%2F1791792%20&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&fbclid=IwAR1F9n3cl1cbdYAvUmBJZrD408z0VIruXR3f-evgoolcxRqHoIDlI4m6p64 https://newspaperarchive.com/kennebec-journal-jul-31-1976-p-1/ https://youtu.be/O4Gyt-cS28U
You might recognize Eric Blanchard from North Woods Law. Eric recently took top honors as Maine's Warden of the Year, and it comes at no shock. Eric is smart and well educated and holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Wayne talks with Eric about his career, North Woods Law, and various intriguing and unforgettable cases on this episode of Warden's Watch. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Hunt of a Lifetime Guidefitter Maine's Operation Game Thief NH Wildlife Heritage International Wildlife Crime Stoppers Here's What We Discuss: Blanchett or Blanchard Concord NH Police Officer Stood Out in Kentucky 1997 Drug Unit Duck Hunting and Coastal Ducks A Youth Turkey Season Bowhuntingand GoPro, First Bird Video Catching the Intentional Violator Adrenaline Like a 10 Pointer Hunting the Poacher Catching 1%, We're the Threat Sometimes You Get Them a Few Times Math Class and Physics Mechanical Engineer Accelerometer, Studying Crash Sites A Warden's Podcast is Breaking New Ground North Woods Law, Great Guys Bit by a Dog Poaching a Deer to Be on TV Kids Love North Woods Law North American Hair Sheep - Field Dressed Who Shot the Sheep? I Can Record Anyone in Maine Without a Warrant A Retired UPS Driver DNA and a Bow Release Following a Guy to a Bar Warrant for a Mouth Swab Grant Writer to Professor DNA is Crucial These Days - Forget Fingerprints Warden Christmas Party Recruitment Today, 800 to 35, A Problem Quality and Trustworthy Find More Here: Website Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Twitter Instagram Stitcher Tunein Libsyn Google Play YouTube RSS
Hitting clean up is Kris MacCabe as part of our interview series of North Woods Law Warden's as a lead up to the North Woods Law Throwdown Softball Game. Kris is a competitive guy with a passion for the woods of Maine and the Maine Warden Service. Our Sponsors: Wireless Partners Guidefitter RODgeeks North Woods Law Softball Game Here's What We Discuss: The Maine Warden Services A Name Back to 1880 Vacationland vs Live Free or Die Search and Rescue, Police in the Woods Competitive 2 Weeks to 2.5 Year Search A K-9 and Return to Base Warden Search vs Volunteer Search Sighting and False Sightings Hunting and Search for Closure Not a Job, It's a Lifestyle The Earle of Errol The People's Game Warden A Warden's Reputation - Healthy Fear Role Reversal, Mrs MacCabe Hunting Under the Influence The Red Coats My Neighbor was a Really Good Night Hunter A Decoy and a Backyard Case A Preemptive Warrant A Birthday Gift with Deer All Around The Canadian Did It Red Handed Night Hunt Standby to Standby, Nerve Racking Manhunt for Corp Cole's Killer FBI Agents and Clearing the Cabin North Woods Law Game Wardens are Curious We Always Have the Best Spots Nothing Good Happens After Midnight Airing in Germany, Less Commercials in Europe Find More Here: Website Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Twitter Instagram Stitcher Tunein Libsyn Google Play YouTube RSS
From the 2019 Maine Moose Lottery, we sat down with Sgt Aaron Cross from the Maine Warden Service. As regular on the North Woods Law television program, Aaron has many stories to share that reflects his career as a Maine Warden, his involvement with Operation Game Thief, and International Wildlife Crime Stoppers. Our Sponsors: Trailerrunner Wireless Guidefitter RODgeeks North Woods Law Softball Game Here's What We Discuss: The Moose Lottery Operation Game Thief Hired Prior to Finishing College Whitewater Rafting Swift Water Training Tricked into a Date The Game Warden Story Frequent Flyers and an Arrest Warrant Walking Toward Shore, Bickering Felons Family Member Tickets 2032 Graduation and Retirement Night Hunting Beaver Losing the Decoy Locked in with a Moose Decoy and No Suspect Another _______ Minivan Checking the Gun, a 22 Mag is a Poacher's Choice Killed Before Court in a Bar Fight Duck Hunters in Boxer Shorts Good People Make Mistakes Too Smelting on Kingsbury Pond Being on the Job How to Be a Game Warden in Maine Knowing the Activity A Possible Hunting Incident -Dead Guy in the Driver's Seat A Drug Deal Gone Bad Cold Cases and Missing Persons A Deer Hunting Case in March It All Comes Around Aug 3 Maine OGT North Woods Law Softball Game Find More Here: Website Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Twitter Instagram Stitcher Tunein Libsyn Google Play YouTube RSS
This month’s podcast features an interview with Deborah Palman , discussing how to work with agencies having jurisdiction Deborah Palman retired in 2008 after 30 years service as a game warden with the Maine Warden Service, the law enforcement division of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Twenty-eight of those years were as a K-9 handler and over 25 were as the K-9 administrator and trainer for the Warden Service K-9 Unit. Deborah is a certified Master Trainer with the International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA) and can offer certifications though IPWDA for cadaver detection, wilderness air scent search, evidence or article search, tracking, trailing, and water search. She is a Level II certified trainer with the United States Police Canine Association. Deborah is also a Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) certified K-9 trainer and can offer credentialing through the MCJA if the dog handler is a MCJA certified law enforcement officer.
Be it the deep forests of Baxter State Park, the pine groves of Acadia, the 100-mile Wilderness, or the familiar trees in your own backyard, take a walk INTO THE WOODS with us today! Join us as we talk with Lindsay Bourgoine from the Appalachian Mountain Club about conserving our woodlands for future generations and Corporal John Macdonald from the Maine Warden Service who will discuss how to recreate safely and happily in the outdoors. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2012/07/into-the-woods-44/