Wardens of the North

A Michigan conservation officer investigates a confidential tip about illegal bear hunting. With one dead bear, three conflicting stories, and a rare discovery in the wild, the case takes unexpected turns.

Hunters in Michigan eagerly participate in a random draw for prized hunting spots. With geese and ducks aplenty, officers ensure fair play and patrol for violations, all aiming to foster a high-quality hunting experience.

Wardens take to the skies, spotting illegally baited areas from above. On the ground, officers monitor firearm deer season, uncovering a common violation: a deer with a tag purchased after it was killed.

Michigan's Conservation Officers unite to protect the state's resources amid winter's chill and a busy deer season. Great Lakes officers aid divers recovering a Tuskegee Airmen's plane, leading to a moving monument unveiling.

Michigan conservation officers monitor elk hunters across early and late seasons. A blind hunter secures a prized bear tag with help from a group of kids and veterans. Meanwhile, officers patrol snowmobilers and ice anglers braving frigid conditions.

Michigan conservation officers patrol Silver Lake State Park during peak season, enforcing rules and alcohol bans. On the dunes they check seatbelts, helmets, and flags, ensuring a safe experience. They don't have to go far to find offenders.

A conservation officer responds to an untagged deer case in District One’s southern section. A hunter used his girlfriend’s tag to continue hunting after tagging a deer of his own. He’s fined, and his rifle, unused tag, and deer are confiscated.

During the second elk hunting season, all harvested elk go to check stations, where conservation officers investigate kill sites. In District 3, officers analyze a successful kill, tracking blood trails in the snow for potential violations.

February marks the start of Michigan’s rare lake sturgeon fishing season. It’s the only time hunters can legally use spears to catch these prehistoric fish. Conservation rules are strict—only six fish can be caught from among several hundred anglers.

Michigan’s firearm deer season kicks off, marking the busiest patrol time for conservation officers. In the days leading up, they search for violators using illegal deer shining tactics, ensuring a fair and legal hunt across the state.

Michigan conservation officers patrol state land, ensuring hunting blinds are properly marked and removed at season’s end. They discover a blind with multiple violations, sparking an investigation into the hunter’s compliance with regulations.