Wardens

Michigan's District 3 is home to the state's only sturgeon spearing season. The limit is low, but the reward can be a fish of a lifetime.

There's no shining for wildlife on public ground during the month of November in Michigan. To comabt that, an aerial patrol at night is utilized.

There's no shining for wildlife on public ground during the month of November in Michigan. To comabt that, an aerial patrol at night is utilized.

Michigan hunters harvested the second most whitetails in the country. Keeping track of everyone in the field requires near 24/7 surveillance.

Hunting blinds can not be left on state land year-round. When officers find blinds that need to be removed, they search high and low for the owners.

It can take 7 years to draw a bear tag in Michigan's U.P. Conservation Officers make sure everyone plays by the same rules, so no one has an advantage.

The westside of Michigan has some of the state's best fishing spots. From inland rivers to the Great Lakes, C.O.s know their fall will be spent watching anglers.

Michigan's archery deer season spans 77 days, while the regular firearm season is 16 days. Conservation officers employ diverse tactics to ensure compliance with regulations.

Michigan's essence is showcased in a contest for hunting licenses and $4,000+ in prizes. Officers patrol during a summer boating festival and the firearm deer season.

Conservation Officers patrol fishermen and women on the Detroit River, on the border between Michigan and Canada during the spring spawning run for walleye.

A Michigan officer encounters a driver without a license on the east side, while another patrols a waterfowl hunt on the west side's state game area.

Conservation Officers patrol during fall fishing and spring turkey season, encountering suspects responsible for setting fires in inappropriate conditions.

Michigan Conservation Officers use aerial patrols to spot illegal activities and monitor blinds on state land for compliance.