Wardens

Michigan conservation officers patrol during the deer openers for both archery and firearm season. A DNR employee enjoys visiting state parks with her family.

A conservation officer in Michigan's District 6 encounters a captive fawn while officers in D2 patrol walleye anglers. An officer also works as a college professor while he's off-duty.

Michigan conservation officers in the state's District 7 patrol during a late-summer boat party and also monitor watercraft that may be exceeding the speed limit for boats. Also, a look at geocaching in state parks.

A Michigan conservation officer in D-6 patrols on the opener for teal and geese. D-5 officers recount a turkey case that they never would have been aware of without a tip from a caller. Also, a look at the DNR's efforts to stock waters with Great Lakes muskie.

Two Michigan conservation officers patrol bear hunters, waterfowlers, and ORV operators in the state's Upper Peninsula during the busy month of September. Also, a look at volunteers cutting shooting lanes for an accessible blind.

One Michigan conservation officer patrols users of off-road vehicles during the Memorial Day weekend. Other officers check on whitefish anglers in chilly conditions. Also, a look into a walleye survey at a large inland lake in the UP.

A Michigan conservation officer in D-7 checks on snowmobilers and ice anglers during a chilly February weekend. Another officer in D-7 and one in D-1 check on hunters during the firarm deer season and a look at a class that the state offers for hunter safety instructors.

Two Michigan conservation officers in the state's District 8 look into a case of trespassing and violating the safety zone law during the firearm deer season. Two experts in wild mushroom foraging go hunting for edibles and share their knowledge. A look at potential scenarios for recruits that are training to be certified conservation officers.

Michigan conservation officers in the southeast part of the state check on deer hunters that may be trespassing and within the safety zone of an occupied dwelling during the firearm deer season. A sergeant in the western Upper Peninsula receives an award from the Department of Defense and volunteers donate their time and equipment to give rides in ORVs to people with disabilities.

A Michigan conservation officer looks into an illegal deer during firearm deer season. The state's DNR offers tips on how to bag a bear and conservation officer recruits receive lessons in operating snowmobiles.

Michigan conservation officers in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas monitor hunters during the firearm deer seaon, as well as a look at the state's efforts to help the sturgeon population in state waters.

Michigan conservation officers patrol walleye anglers on the Detroit River and a DNR class focuses on getting more women into the outdoors.

Outdoor Channel donates a check for a memorial to honor fallen conservation officers and a look at what it takes to be a Michigan CO as well as some of the out-of-the-box missions that the job requires.