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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
Contact us at our Canadian business office:
Game Warden Museum
PO Box 1239
Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0
204-642-6011
Seasonal Phone Number US Memorial Day to US Labor day;
701-263-4829
Contact
us at our US business office:
Game Warden Museum
Rural Route #1, Box 116AA
Dunseith, ND 58329
204-642-6011
Seasonal Phone Number US Memorial Day to US Labor day;
701-263-4829
Comments
about our project or our web site:
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North American Game Warden Museum
Board of Directors
David Grant (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board President
Chief Natural Resource Officer
Construction Director
Contact for Fallen Officer Jurisdictional Plaques.
Manitoba Conservation, Regional Investigator
(204)--642-6011
"I knew two of the fallen officers from Manitoba
personally…I am proud to help provide a place where those who
have lost their lives in the line of duty can be honored for their
sacrifice."
Paul Freeman (send an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Vice-President
North Dakota Game & Fish Department Warden Supervisor
(701)-662-3617
Jason Scott (send an email)
Game Warden Museum Board US Treasurer
North Dakota Game & Fish Department Game
Warden
(701) 239-7246
Dennis Hlady (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Canadian Treasurer
Manitoba Conservation,
Boissevain District Supervisor Retired
(204)-534-7234
"I strongly believe in the goals of the museum.
I believe that each and every Natural Resource Officer should try to educate
our youth regarding the roles of Natural resource Officers and the proper
use of our Resources".
Marion Hoffman (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Secretary
and Communications Director
Environmental Conservation Police Officer
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(845) 331-6975
Delbert Tibke (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Past President
North Dakota District Game Warden,
retired 1996
(701) 845-3780
"I belive it is very important
that we have a museum to educate the public about
the vital roll of Game Wardens and a Memorial Garden to honor our
fallen officers."
Gary Rankin (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Director
North Dakota Game & Fish Department District Game
Warden
(701) 343-2096
Tom Greene (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Director
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management,
Division of Law Enforcement Deputy Chief Retired
(401) 885-5002
Dwayne Strate (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Director
Manitoba Conservation, Natural Resource Officer
(204) 734-4596
"This project is challenging, it's international…I
believe in the museum for the same reasons I believe in and encourage
community policing. By establishing a reputable presence in the community,
and by educating the public, we will be more successful in achieving the
end goal of strong public support for sustainable natural resource management."
Paul Hopkins (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Director
Manitoba Conservation, Natural Resource Officer
Will Bowlin (send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Director
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Conservation Officer
662-266-0300
Kevin Holland(send
an email)
Game Warden Museum Board Director
Montana
Fish Wildlife and Parks Game Warden
406-254-1450
Randy Hancock(send
an email)
Fundraising Liaison
(719)-395-2888