142 Wonder Wardens - With Melissa Gauthier & Therese Bogatko

Back in 2018, a small group of female officers from Alberta Fish and Wildlife saw the need toengage with each other more actively and support community causes at the same time. This dedicated team has since participated in charity fundraisers, launched an outdoor education camp for young women, and is now working to establish a scholarship to help even more women join conservation law enforcement. Let’s meet Alberta’s Wonder Wardens!Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line PodcastDon Noyes ChevroletNorth American Game Warden MuseumHunt RegsSecureIt Gun StorageXS Sights“A Cowboy in the Woods” BookMaine's Operation Game ThiefInternational Wildlife CrimestoppersHere’s what we discuss:· The beginnings of the Wonder Wardens·  Camaraderie and promoting women in conservation law· Polar dipping in uniform for charity· Summer camp for future female game wardens· Wildlife identification, hunting & fishing checks, drills and a mock investigation· The break-in period· “We complement each other.”· Self-confidence matters· People often make assumptions· Plans to expand Wonder Wardens·   Proceeds from merch sales will fund a scholarship· “We’re small but we’re mighty.”·   The importance of agency support·   NAWEOA offers an opportunity to connect and share· Uniforms and equipment are changing·   Shooting competitions – an all-female team·   Close encounters during grizzly relocations·   Hunters are sometimes surprised to encounter a female warden teamCreditsHosts: Wayne Saunders and John NoresProducer: Jay AmmannWarden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley HannettResearch / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonGoogleWaypointStitcherTuneInMegaphoneFind More Here:WebsiteWarden’s Watch / TGL StoreFacebookFacebook Fan PageInstagramThreadsYouTubeRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices