Wardens of the North

Conservation Officers crack down on boaters not complying with the law. A routine fishing patrols has officers tracking down over-the-limit anglers. A kayaker is reminded that lifejackets work best when worn, even when close to home.

When a deer hunt results in shots fired into a nearby home, someone will be left to answer for the reckless discharge of a firearm. During snowmobile season, riders enjoy the winter wonderland, but unsafe driving puts a damper on the fun for some drivers.

A major search warrant has officers investigating a suspect who’s allegedly been hunting deer illegally for years. The bear season has some hunters covering their tracks, while others are hiding recreational drugs.

An undercover patrol catches law-breaking anglers red-handed. Conservation officers set up a three-point patrol along tributaries that channel into Lake Michigan, and they uncover a number of foul-hooked lake whitefish.

On a busy weekend officers set up a speed patrol to track how fast boaters are traveling, and when they catch up with those over the limit the sparks fly. Officers find that as waterfowl season begins, hunters don't always have the necessary permits.

During firearm deer season a hunter insists he’s searching for coyotes when he’s caught using an unauthorized gun. Officers track down a man who killed a deer first and bought his license later. Hunters raise concern when they’re too close to houses.