My dream as an elementary student was to become a game warden some day. (at my 30th H.School reunion some years ago, I was reminded of this by former schoolmates!) A person who made a difference in this decision was our local Pennsylvania Game Protector in Dauphin County. The year was 1965 or '66 when I was 13 or 14. My friends and I played ice hockey on a pond in the middle of a local game refuge, posted of course with many No Trespassing signs. The pond was about ½ mile inside the refuge. We found a dead deer, frozen into the ice, and thought that we should tell SOMEBODY...like the local game protector. Of course, I was chosen and made the call. Fully expecting to have him chew me out and show up at our home to arrest me as I 'confessed' our trespass, I was very happy to have a calm discussion with him. He thanked me for the information, advised me that it was dangerous to ice skate on such a remote pond where no one might ever find us if we got in trouble, and encouraged me in my love of the outdoors. I don't know his name and never met him. But, that day confirmed in my heart that I would become a 'game protector' too. I've never forgotten his even-tempered approach, calm demeanor, and desire to help a young man when he could have verbally let me have it. It took many years to attain that goal, but I believe his example has helped me as I have dealt with the public daily for the past 25 years.

Sincerely,
Captain Doug Huckins
Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game
Monterey, CA

With human populations exploding, our planet is becoming crowded, polluted, more civilized, less wild. How can natural gifts be preserved for future generations? WHO'S PROTECTING THE GREAT OUTDOORS?

On the front line of natural resource protection, often working alone, routinely facing dangerous situations are GAME WARDENS. Risking and sometimes sacrificing their lives for conservation, they are NORTH AMERICAN HEROES.

Our project, the North American Game Warden Museum, has two missions: to HONOR these heroes and EDUCATE the public about their work.

NEWS

Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony, September 5, 2009

The Annual Golf Tournament is set.  See details here.

The Manitoba Natural Resource Officers Association has enlisted Glen Scrimshaw, an internationally known artist, to complete a print on their behalf with a portion of the proceeds to go to the Museum. This is not a fundraiser for the Association as they will not be receiving any benefit from the sales.  In the last couple of years the print has raised over $2000 for the museum. Click here to view the print.

Museum Photo Album

Also visit the Officer Down Memorial page.